Icons (2019)

  • : 2019
  • : 8
  • : 2
  • BBC Two
  • 21
  • Documentary

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Leaders
Episode overview
08, 2019
The series begins with leaders, and sees a well-known figure, passionate about the subject, examining the achievements and legacies of the people whose decisions affect all our lives. .. show full overview
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Explorers
Episode overview
09, 2019
The second in series charts the story of exploration in the 20th century. 20th-century exploration began with flag planting in the name of empire, and over the decades, improvements in .. show full overview
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Scientists
Episode overview
14, 2019
This episode sees naturalist Chris Packham assess the lives of the 20th century's greatest scientists. Chris examines the lives of Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Alan Turing and Tu You .. show full overview
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Entertainers
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15, 2019
The fourth in the series, this episode charts the story of entertainment in the 20th century. This episode sees Hollywood star Kathleen Turner examine the achievements and legacies of .. show full overview
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Activists
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21, 2019
Sanjeev Bhaskar explore the lives of the 20th century's greatest activists, examining the lives of Emmeline Pankhurst, Mahatma Gandhi, Helen Keller and Martin Luther King Jr. He'll .. show full overview
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Sports
Episode overview
22, 2019
Clare Balding examine the achievements of four of the 20th century's most influential sports stars. Clare will be assessing the legacies of Pele, Muhammad Ali, Billie Jean King and Tanni .. show full overview
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Artists & Writers
Episode overview
29, 2019
This episode sees actress Lily Cole examine four of the 20th century's greatest artists and writers. Lily explores the lives of Pablo Picasso, Virginia Woolf, Alfred Hitchcock and Andy .. show full overview
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Live Final
Episode overview
05, 2019
The live final of the series exploring the achievements of some of the greatest figures of the 20th century. The public vote for who they believe should be called the greatest.

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