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Leslie Grantham stays at £15-a-night B&B
Published Sunday, Jun 4 2006, 11:01 BST | By Daniel Kilkelly
Leslie Grantham has been staying at a £15-per-night Blackpool guest house.
The former EastEnders actor, who played Dirty Den Watts on the soap, joined guests for English breakfasts each morning and spent time in the TV room.
A fellow guest told The People, "It was a real shock to see him when we checked in. The place only costs £15 a night and you'd think somebody who must have a bit of money in the bank would stay somewhere a little bit more refined.
"The facilities are pretty basic - there's nothing flash about the place at all. Leslie used to be one of the biggest names on TV so you don't expect to see him in a little B&B. There are lots of bigger hotels in the town and it's a bit of a surprise he didn't stay in one of them. I don't know if he was being careful with his money but he seemed right at home there and was happily chatting away to all the staff."
The former EastEnders actor, who played Dirty Den Watts on the soap, joined guests for English breakfasts each morning and spent time in the TV room.
A fellow guest told The People, "It was a real shock to see him when we checked in. The place only costs £15 a night and you'd think somebody who must have a bit of money in the bank would stay somewhere a little bit more refined.
"The facilities are pretty basic - there's nothing flash about the place at all. Leslie used to be one of the biggest names on TV so you don't expect to see him in a little B&B. There are lots of bigger hotels in the town and it's a bit of a surprise he didn't stay in one of them. I don't know if he was being careful with his money but he seemed right at home there and was happily chatting away to all the staff."
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