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Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century

Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century

Description: The twentieth century saw many great changes, from those brought about by war, shifts in cultural values, and great progress in science and technology. Seven well-known figures explore the achievements and contributions of some of the greatest figures of the twentieth century including scientists, writers, artists, entertainers, athletes, activists, and leaders. Each episode explores four key figures from a field, and at the end of the episode the public vote on their favourite. The twentieth century saw many great changes, from those brought about by war, shifts in cultural values, and great progress in science and technology.
Year Released: 2019
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: January 8, 2019
Production Locations: Indigo at The O2 (live final)
Network: BBC Two
Cast: Nick Robinson, Claudia Winkleman
Presented By: Nick Robinson (live final), Claudia Winkleman (live final)
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