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About Great Britons

Great Britons is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC Two on October 20, 2002. It has 1 season and 12 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 12 "The Greatest of Them All", aired on November 24, 2002.

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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Episodes

12 episodes · 1 season

Series 1

2002 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 23 years ago

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  1. E12

    12. The Greatest of Them All

    Finale

    Anne Robinson is joined by the celebrities who championed the ten nominees while the final votes are cast.

  2. E11

    11. Churchill

    In 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.

  3. E10

    10. Lennon

    First 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.

  4. E9

    9. Newton

    Isaac 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.

  5. E8

    8. Elizabeth I

    Consigned 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.

  6. E7

    7. Shakespeare

    Actress Fiona Shaw explores the author's identity and applauds him for writing about life in a way that all could understand.

  7. E6

    6. Nelson

    Historian and writer Lucy Moore makes the case for choosing Horatio Nelson as the greatest Briton of all time.

  8. E5

    5. Cromwell

    Historian 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.

  9. E4

    4. Diana

    Writer and broadcaster Rosie Boycott makes the case for choosing Diana, Princess of Wales, as the greatest Briton of all time.

  10. E3

    3. Darwin

    Did 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.

  11. Great Britons S1 E2 still E2

    2. Brunel

    Jeremy Clarkson argues the case for Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

  12. E1

    1. The Top 100

    The top ten is revealed and a debate on the merits of each ensues in the studio.

Cast & crew

  • Anne Robinson

    Anne Robinson

    Herself - Presenter

  • Jeremy Clarkson

    Jeremy Clarkson

    Himself

  • Andrew Marr

    Andrew Marr

    Himself

  • Rosie Boycott

    Herself

  • Richard Holmes

    Himself

  • Lucy Moore

    Herself

  • Fiona Shaw

    Fiona Shaw

    Herself

  • Michael Portillo

    Michael Portillo

    Self

  • Tristram Hunt

    Tristram Hunt

    Self

  • Alan Davies

    Alan Davies

    Himself

  • Mo Mowlam

    Mo Mowlam

    Herself

Great Britons FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Great Britons?

Great Britons has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 24, 2002.

When did the latest episode of Great Britons come out?

The most recent episode of Great Britons, Season 1 Episode 12 "The Greatest of Them All", aired on November 24, 2002.

How many seasons of Great Britons are there?

Great Britons has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.

When did Great Britons first air?

Great Britons first aired on BBC Two on October 20, 2002.

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