They are the famous faces who studied in Leeds on the road at stardom. Each studied at either the University of Leeds, Leeds Met or Leeds Beckett before being catapulted into the spotlight in their chosen field. Notable names from the world of politics, media, sport and entertainment all featured in this gallery of who’s who. Did you go to uni with any of the 14 faces featured? READ MORE: 24 famous faces you may not realise went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Gavin Esler
The former presenter of BBC current affairs show Newsnight for 12 years studied Anglo-Irish Literature at the University of Leeds in the mid 1970s | Charlotte Graham Photo: Charlotte Graham
8. Jenni Falconer
The television presenter studied Spanish and Italian at the University of Leeds in the 1990s. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
9. Alice Levine
Radio presenter and writer Alice Levine, pictured left, studied media at the University of Leeds. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
10. Naga Munchetty
The former BBC Breakfast presenter studied English Literature and Language in 1997 at the University of Leeds. | .Third Party Photo: Third Party
11. Anita Rani
The radio and television presenter and journalist studied media at the University of Leeds. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. Jay Rayner
The writer and restaurant critic studied Political Studies at the University of Leeds in 1987. | Neil Silk Photo: Neil Silk