Genealogists, here is a mission for you. The Evening Standard reported that Sylvia Young, founder of the London theatrical school, believes she is related to Leon Trotsky.

Her grandmother had referred to the revolutionary Russian as "little Uncle Leo" and her father once told her that there was a family connection to the name Bronstein (Trotsky's surname) but she would like to learn more.

Mrs Young has schooled many a talent, including daughter Frances Ruffelle (Roxie in Chicago). Frances's daughter is upcoming pop star Eliza Doolittle (right).