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5. Platform for fame
Film star Donald Pleasence, pictured on Swinton station in May 1991, where he once worked as a clerk. Donald, who was born in Worksop, went to Ecclesfield Grammar School. However, his daughter Angela, a well-known actress, was born in the city. Perhaps best known as classic Bond villain Blofeld, his other memorable roles include The Great Escape and the Halloween series. Photo: Dennis Lound
6. Call for Judy
Call the Midwife star Judy Parfitt, seen here with Francis Matthews, was born in Sheffield in 1935 and was a pupil at Notre Dame School. Photo: Submitted
7. Newsroom knight
Sheffield-born News at Ten newsreader Sir Alastair Burnet, second from right, had a long and distinguished career at ITN and even appeared on Spitting Image. Incidentally, his colleague, Carol Barnes, also pictured, studied at the University of Sheffield and was the ex-partner of former Rotherham MP Denis MacShane. Photo: PA
8. Famous Blade
Keen Blades fan Ray Ashcroft is pictured scowling at having to play a Leeds United fan in soap Emmerdale in February 2003. Ray is also fondly remembered by many for his role in police series The Bill but has appeared in many other TV roles, as well as treading the boards at the Crucible Theatre during his stage career. Photo: Chris Lawton