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

13. Alan Yentob
The late British television executive and presenter studied law at the University of Leeds in 1968. | BBC Photo: BBC

14. Ricky Wilson
The Kaiser Chiefs frontman studied at what was then Leeds Metropolitan University. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme

15. Lucy Bronze
The Lioness earned her sports science degree from Leeds Beckett. | Third Party Photo: Third Party


