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Each programme is dedicated to one of the Top Ten Great Britons voted for by the public throughout the last year. Well-known modern-day Briton try to persuade you that their choice is the one to vote for.
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- 1. The Top 100Now viewing2002-10-201hThe top ten is revealed and a debate on the merits of each ensues in the studio.
2. Brunel2002-10-221hJeremy Clarkson argues the case for Isambard Kingdom Brunel.- 3. Darwin2002-10-251hDid The Origin of Species make Charles Darwin the greatest ever Briton? Andrew Marr makes his case in the Galapagos Islands - where Darwin first witnessed evolution at work.
- 4. Diana2002-10-291hWriter and broadcaster Rosie Boycott makes the case for choosing Diana, Princess of Wales, as the greatest Briton of all time.
- 5. Cromwell2002-11-011hHistorian Richard Holmes assesses the achievements of Oliver Cromwell, the military leader whose passionate belief in the rights of the common man saw him sow the seeds of modern-day parliamentary democracy.
- 6. Nelson2002-11-051hHistorian and writer Lucy Moore makes the case for choosing Horatio Nelson as the greatest Briton of all time.
- 7. Shakespeare2002-11-081hActress Fiona Shaw explores the author's identity and applauds him for writing about life in a way that all could understand.
- 8. Elizabeth I2002-11-121hConsigned to the Tower of London in her youth, Elizabeth I survived to turn Britain into a world power. Michael Portillo argues the case for the queen as being the most remarkable leader this country has ever had.
- 9. Newton2002-11-151hIsaac Newton is best remembered for the story of the falling apple - the inspiration for his theory of gravity. Historian Tristram Hunt argues, however, that there was much more to Newton than this.
- 10. Lennon2002-11-191hFirst with the Beatles, then as a solo star, John Lennon revolutionised 20th-century music. Jonathan Creek's Alan Davies celebrates an icon for the post-war generation who communicated in a universal language - pop music.
- 11. Churchill2002-11-221hIn the summer of 1940, Britain looked to Prime Minister Winston Churchill to stem the imminent invasion by Hitler's forces. Since he fulfilled his destiny and led Britain to victory, Mowlam proposes Churchill as the greatest Briton.
- 12. The Greatest of Them All2002-11-241hAnne Robinson is joined by the celebrities who championed the ten nominees while the final votes are cast.
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Great Britons has 1 season and 12 episodes.
When did Great Britons first air?
Great Britons first aired in 2002.
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Great Britons is classified as Documentary.