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Famous People who are associated with the Isle of Wight
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We tell you every week about why we love the Isle of Wight and why you should visit and we are not alone, throughout the years there have been a number of famous people who have been born here, lived here or famously visited.

What we will tell you about in this episode

  • Famous people born on the Isle of Wight including;
    • Bear Grylls
    • Jeremy Irons
    • Phil Jupitus
    • Anthony Minghella 
  • Famous people who live here now & in the past;
    • Melvyn Hayes
    • Alan Titchmarsh
    • Ellen McArthur
    • Queen Victoria
  • Famous people in history who have visited the Isle of Wight
    • Winston Churchill
    • Oliver Cromwell
    • Lord Nelson 
    • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Infamous people detained on the Isle of Wight
  • Famous Star Spotting including;
    • Robert Pattinson
    • Kirsten Stewart
    • Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Martin Freeman

In the News

Ali's news covers a topic which may or may not have been covered before! A brand new attraction coming to East Cowes, Random Rooms - Escape Rooms. Get padlocked into a room with a handful of your closest friends and try to find your way out.

In a rather slow news week Tony brings Gull Proof recycling bag news.

Food & Drink 

In the food and drink segment we were really impressed by the service at Dimbola Lodge in Freshwater Bay. Also a great selection of cakes and very good coffee.

Links you may find helpful 

Islebuy.co.uk

Dimbola Lodge 

Buy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee.

 

Direct download: Episode_49.mp3
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