Greatest Britons was a one-off awards show on ITV, celebrating the best of British talent. It is distinct from 100 Greatest Britons.
Greatest Britons recognises the most creative and successful people from across the UK who've achieved worldwide fame within their professional fields. The winners of most of the awards are decided by an expert panel of judges. The award of Greatest Living Briton is voted for by the public.
The awards aired on Monday 21 May 2007, with Kate Thornton as host, and they were produced by Shine Limited in association with The Sun and Marks & Spencer.
Panelists Duncan Bannatyne Andrea Catherwood Lord Coe Richard Curtis Zac Goldsmith Colin Jackson Kelly Hoppen James King Trevor Nelson Kelly Osbourne Zandra Rhodes Stuart Rose June Sarpong
2007 Awards Greatest Living Briton Winner: HM The Queen Nominees: Dame Julie Andrews; Sir Paul McCartney; Baroness Margaret Thatcher; Robbie Williams The Arts Winner: Banksy Nominees: Antony Gormley; Sam Mendes Business Winner: innocent Drinks Nominees: Simon Fuller; Gordon Ramsay Campaigner Winner: Duncan Goose Nominees: Kierra Box; Shami Chakrabarti Fashion Winner: Giles Deacon Nominees: Christopher Bailey; Stella McCartney Film Winner: Dame Helen Mirren Nominees: Sacha Baron Cohen; Daniel Craig Import Winner: David Beckham Music Winner: Amy Winehouse Nominees: Sir Elton John; Take That Sport Winner: Sir Ranulph Fiennes Nominees: Joe Calzaghe; Lewis Hamilton Television Winner: Ricky Gervais Nominees: Simon Cowell; Ashley Jensen
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