Nottingham Post published TV star and Ilkeston's most famous son Robert Lindsay given...

It was a far cry from TV creation Wolfie Smith shouting "Power to the people" in a memorable sitcom nearly 40 years ago. In a dignified ceremony in a council chamber, that series' star actor Robert Lindsay was made freeman of the borough of Erewash.That enables him to wear a badge of office, complete with plush ribbon, as well as a framed scroll to hang on the wall. The honour marks his place as Ilkeston's most famous son.By contrast, Citizen Smith styled himself as the leader of the...