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Ep 1 2002-10-20

The Top 100

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

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Ep 2 2002-10-22

Brunel

Jeremy Clarkson argues the case for Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

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Ep 3 2002-10-25

Darwin

Did The Origin of Species make Charles Darwin the greatest ever Briton? Andrew Marr makes …

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Ep 4 2002-10-29

Diana

Writer and broadcaster Rosie Boycott makes the case for choosing Diana, Princess of Wales, as …

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Ep 5 2002-11-01

Cromwell

Historian Richard Holmes assesses the achievements of Oliver Cromwell, the military leader whose passionate belief …

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Ep 6 2002-11-05

Nelson

Historian and writer Lucy Moore makes the case for choosing Horatio Nelson as the greatest …

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Ep 7 2002-11-08

Shakespeare

Actress Fiona Shaw explores the author's identity and applauds him for writing about life in …

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Ep 8 2002-11-12

Elizabeth I

Consigned to the Tower of London in her youth, Elizabeth I survived to turn Britain …

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Ep 9 2002-11-15

Newton

Isaac Newton is best remembered for the story of the falling apple - the inspiration …

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Ep 10 2002-11-19

Lennon

First with the Beatles, then as a solo star, John Lennon revolutionised 20th-century music. Jonathan …

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Ep 11 2002-11-22

Churchill

In the summer of 1940, Britain looked to Prime Minister Winston Churchill to stem the …

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Ep 12 2002-11-24

The Greatest of Them All

Anne Robinson is joined by the celebrities who championed the ten nominees while the final …

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First Air Date

2002-10-20

Last Air Date

2002-11-24

Status

Ended

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Episode Runtime

60 min

Rating

7.0 / 10

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Network

BBC Two

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