Series 1

01 The Top 100 Episode 120th October 2002 The top ten is revealed and a debate on the merits of each ensues in the studio. 02 Brunel Episode 222nd October 2002 Jeremy Clarkson argues the case for Isambard Kingdom Brunel. 03 Darwin Episode 325th October 2002 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. 04 Diana Episode 429th October 2002 Writer and broadcaster Rosie Boycott makes the case for choosing Diana, Princess of Wales, as the greatest Briton of all time. 05 Cromwell Episode 51st November 2002 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. 06 Nelson Episode 65th November 2002 Historian and writer Lucy Moore makes the case for choosing Horatio Nelson as the greatest Briton of all time. 07 Shakespeare Episode 78th November 2002 Actress Fiona Shaw explores the author's identity and applauds him for writing about life in a way that all could understand. 08 Elizabeth I Episode 812th November 2002 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. 09 Newton Episode 915th November 2002 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. 10 Lennon Episode 1019th November 2002 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. 11 Churchill Episode 1122nd November 2002 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. 12 The Greatest of Them All Episode 1224th November 2002 Anne Robinson is joined by the celebrities who championed the ten nominees while the final votes are cast.