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Russell Tovey was born on 14 November 1981 in Billericay Essex, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012), The Good Liar (2019) and Grabbers (2012).

Ben Wheatley was born in May 1972 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He is a director and writer, known for Free Fire (2016), Kill List (2011) and Sightseers (2012).

John was born in Billericay in Essex in 1981 to a couple of teachers, one of four brothers. He became interested in theatre as a young boy watching The Animated Shakespeare Tales on television and, when his parents separated and he moved with his mother to a village near to Stratford-on-Avon he spent his teen-age years watching productions of Shakespeare. After a three year university course he enrolled at the Webber Douglas Drama school in London, also taking on work experience as an usher at the Royal Shakespeare Company and, having graduated, he played walk-on roles with the company, being on stage for the RST Complete Works of Shakespeare Festival. His subsequent stage career includes appearing with the English Touring Theatre's 'Hamlet', in the National Theatre's 'Major Barbara'. earning him third place at the Ian Charleson Awards for Most Promising Young Actor and in the black comedy 'The Physicists' at the Donmar Warehouse. before playing the title roles in 'Edward II' for the National Theatre in 2013 and in 2015 'Oppenheimer' for the R.S.C. and Macbeth for the Young Vic. Having made his television debut in 2006, he has, during the 2010s, become an increasingly familiar face in either sinister roles ('Luther' as a killer). period pieces ('Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell', 'The Suspicions of Mr Whicher' and lawyer Jaggers in 'Dickensian') or both ('Ripper Street'.)

Richard Osman was born on 28 November 1970 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He is a producer, known for Another Plan from Outer Space: The Doomed, The Thursday Murder Club (2025) and Boyz Unlimited (1999). He has been married to Ingrid Oliver since 3 December 2022.

Chris Haywood was born on 24 July 1948 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor and production manager, known for Sleeping Beauty (2011), Quigley Down Under (1990) and Muriel's Wedding (1994).

David James Gandy was born in Billericay, Essex, England, to Brenda Janet (Rabey) and Christopher A. Gandy, who ran a property and freight company. He is of English, and some Scottish, descent. After winning a television modeling competition at the age of 21, David Gandy was signed to Select Model Management in London. Selected as the lead male by Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana, David starred in numerous D & G campaigns and runway shows between 2006 and 2012. He became best-known as the face of their fragrance, "Light Blue". The duo featured Gandy in two special projects: their 2008 Calendar and "David Gandy by Dolce & Gabbana," a 280-page photographic book dedicated to their six years of collaboration.

Once David achieved international name recognition, he diversified into other activities such as regularly writing a blog for British Vogue and car reviews for British GQ. Twice Gandy has represented British style and the men's fashion industry as a speaker at the Oxford Union. In 2012, he was appointed to serve on the British Fashion Council's Committee for London Collections: Men.

Spanish Glamour awarded David "Most Beautiful International Male" in 2008. British Fashion Council has nominated him for "Model of the Year" twice: 2010 and 2012. During the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, he was the only male to model British fashion alongside Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and other female models. In 2012 and again in 2013, Gandy was included in the Evening Standard's "1,000 Most Influential People in London." British GQ has repeatedly named him one of the "50 Best Dressed Men in Britain."

David's other pursuits include racing in the Mille Miglia, creating two mobile apps (the David Gandy Men's Style Guide and the David Gandy Fitness Guide) and charity work with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home as their first celebrity Ambassador. Gandy also launched his own non-profit foundation, the "Blue Steel Appeal" to raise money for Red Nose Day/Comic Relief.

Neal Asher was born on 4 February 1961 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. Neal is a writer, known for Love, Death & Robots (2019).

Mark Williams-Thomas is an investigative reporter and former police officer who is best known for posthumously exposing the broadcaster and charity fundraiser Sir Jimmy Savile as one of the UK's most prolific child molesters. His investigation in turn led to a sequence of events which brought to light the historic sex crimes of other broadcasters Stuart Hall and Rolf Harris and publicist Max Clifford, all of whom went on to be convicted and jailed.

As a police officer since 1989, Williams-Thomas was a detective and family liaison officer. He launched the investigation into the child abuse of the music industry figure Jonathan King, leading to his successful conviction and imprisonment in 2001. As something of a renegade, Williams-Thomas would disclose information to the press if he considered such disclosures were in the public interest. If those disclosures happened today, Williams-Thomas would be facing arrest or suspension. Willams-Thomas has made public his resentment of changes brought in which restrict police officers from talking to the media following the Elizabeth Filkin report on Metropolitan police links with journalists.

Williams-Thomas left the police in 2000 and set up his own independent child protection firm, WT Associates. His reputation was immensely enhanced by his independent investigation into the depraved crimes of the late Sir Jimmy Savile, in which he spent six months properly examining the rumours and testimonies which had tragically never been done by the police during the so-called "national treasure"'s lifetime. Williams-Thomas is a frequent guest on British television offering comment and analysis on stories regarding child protection issues and remains a committed crusader who will not rest until every paedophile in Britain has been brought to justice.

Nick Cater was born on 7 July 1958 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He is married to Rebecca Weisser.

Ronald Spencer was born on 15 July 1924 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He is an assistant director and producer, known for The Behaviour Game (1969), Project Z (1968) and Look at Life: Man of the Desert (1968). He has been married to Adele Reynolds since 1963.

Louis Haslar was born on 20 February 1925 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Avengers (1961), The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) and ITV Television Playhouse (1955). He was married to Jenny Bos and Julie Stafford. He died on 27 December 2003 in Denville Hall, Northwood, London, England, UK.

Mike H.G. Bates was born on 11 June 1970 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He is known for Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Creep (2004) and Kill List (2011).

Sarah Dines was born on 27 May 1965 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. She is married to David Hoile. They have four children.

Peter Bone was born on 19 October 1952 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He has been married to Jeanette Sweeney since 1981. They have three children.

Andy Coulson was born on 21 January 1968 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He has been married to Eloise Patrick since 2000. They have two children.

John Gunter was born on 31 October 1938 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He was a production designer and costume designer, known for Great Performances (1971), Stevie (1978) and Otello (2012). He was married to Micheline McKnight. He died on 22 March 2016 in England, UK.

Kieran Worboys was born on 20 May 1996 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. Kieran is an editor, known for Housewife (2017) and Gogglebox (2013).

Mike Drew was born in 1938 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. Mike is known for Superman (1978), The Dirty Dozen (1967) and The Wicker Man (1973). Mike died in 1980 in Richmond upon Thames, London, England, UK.

Vom was born on 6 August 1964 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Die Toten Hosen - Rock am Ring 2004 - LIVE (2004), Die Toten Hosen: You're Dead (1999) and Die Toten Hosen: Schön sein (1999).