BBC Great Britons

Great Britons The great debate
Great Britons is a major new series for BBC TWO this autumn, following on from last year's unprecedented public search for the greatest Briton of all time. The series will reveal the top ten nominations, in 10 one hour programmes, each dedicated to one of the following: Brunel; Churchill; Cromwell; Darwin; Diana; Elizabeth I; Lennon; Nelson; Newton; Shakespeare.

Each programme is fronted by a high-profile presenter, arguing passionately about why their chosen Briton is the greatest. These will run on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9pm from 22nd October.

During the series, viewers will be invited to vote for whom they regard as the greatest ever Briton by:

• Visiting the Great Britons website www.bbc.co.uk/greatbritons
• Telephoning 090 11 22 1066 (calls will cost 25p)
• Online at a local library
• Ballot boxes at the National Portrait Gallery

The series culminates in a live studio show in November, when the greatest Briton, as voted by the general public, will be announced.

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