Great Britons (2002) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Great Britons online in HD.
Great Britons — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Great Britons — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2002-10-20 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7/10 (1 votes) |
Great Britons — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: The Top 100 (2002-10-20) — The top ten is revealed and a debate on the merits of each ensues in the studio.
- E2: Brunel (2002-10-22) — Jeremy Clarkson argues the case for Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
- E3: Darwin (2002-10-25) — 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.
- E4: Diana (2002-10-29) — Writer and broadcaster Rosie Boycott makes the case for choosing Diana, Princess of Wales, as the greatest Briton of all time.
- E5: Cromwell (2002-11-01) — 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-d
- E6: Nelson (2002-11-05) — Historian and writer Lucy Moore makes the case for choosing Horatio Nelson as the greatest Briton of all time.
- E7: Shakespeare (2002-11-08) — Actress Fiona Shaw explores the author's identity and applauds him for writing about life in a way that all could understand.
- E8: Elizabeth I (2002-11-12) — 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
- E9: Newton (2002-11-15) — 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
- E10: Lennon (2002-11-19) — 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 communic
- E11: Churchill (2002-11-22) — 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 victor
- E12: The Greatest of Them All (2002-11-24) — Anne Robinson is joined by the celebrities who championed the ten nominees while the final votes are cast.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Great Britons have? 1 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Where can I watch Great Britons? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
