Where are these Lancashire celebrities exactly from?

How well do you know your Lancashire celebrities? Take our quiz and see if you know where they come from

Q1. Jenna Coleman is a household name for her acting career. She is best known for her roles in Emmerdale, Doctor Who, Victoria, and The Serpent. But where was she born?

Q2. Andy Summers, born Andrew Somers, is best known for his time as a guitarist in rock band The Police. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame due to his time spent in the band. Where in Lancashire is he from?

Q3. Jon Richardson is a comedian best known for his appearances on shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Can you guess where the funnyman was born?

Q4. Mary Anne Hobbs hosts the BBC Radio 6 Music weekday mid-morning show and a 6 Music Recommends show every Wednesday night. Where did she grow up?

Q5. Actor and comedian Steve Pemberton is best known as a member of The League of Gentlemen. He also co-wrote and starred in Psychoville. Other TV credits include Doctor Who, Benidorm and Shameless. Which Lancashire town is he from?

Q6. Leon Osman is a former Everton footballer. He also made two appearances for England during his career. Can you guess where he is from?

Q7. During his amazing career, Sir Ian McKellen starred in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, the X-Men films, and Richard III. Although he lived in Bolton and Wigan as a child, where did his life actually start?

Q8. Stuart Bennett is best known for his WWE wrestling days under the ring name Wade Barrett. He is also a commentator on WWE brand NXT. Although he moved to Wales at a young age, he started life in Lancashire, do you know where?

Q9. Cecil Parkinson was a Conservative politician who served as Secretary of State for Trade and Industry under Margaret Thatcher's tenure as Prime Minister. He was forced to resign from the role following revelations that his former secretary, Sara Keays, was pregnant with his child during an extramarital affair. Where was he from?

Q10. Wallace Hartley was the violinist and band leader on the RMS Titanic during its doomed maiden voyage. He became famous for leading the band during the sinking of the ship; an event he died in. Can you guess where in Lancashire he was born?

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