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Where to watch "The 101 Who Made The Twentieth Century"
8. Episode 8
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What would the world look like without our Top Ten? In making the twentieth century they have indelibly influenced the world we know today. In our final episode we reveal our picks for the most significant people "Who Made the Twentieth Century". The results will surprise many. Some will disagree with the choices, everyone will remain gripped up to the final reveal.
7. Episode 7
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From a painter who changed the face of modern art to the most recognized figure of WWII, this episode highlights people of such profound influence that they can reasonably be termed "iconic". Whether they're reshaping a nation or reinventing the tools that will forever change the way we live, no one could argue that the Top Twenty are all people who made the twentieth century.
6. Episode 6
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This episode features major players from war and peace, from east and west. From inventors who have changed the way we live and fight to artists who have given us reasons to do both, we count 35 to 24 and cover some of the most influential and infamous people who made the twentieth century - a long reigning monarch, a murderous dictator and the "father of the Atom Bomb". Quite a mixture!
5. Episode 5
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Revolutionaries come in many different forms. All of our subjects have been pioneers and leaders in their fields and have changed everything, from the way we watch films to how we connect and work. For some the word revolutionary might only be a title but for others, such as Castro and Ghandi, it is far more real. This episode features some of the most famous and infamous faces.
4. Episode 4
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Counting down from 62 to 50 we list scientists, revolutionaries, Generals... and even "the king". But Elvis Presley isn't the only surprise in this episode as he stands shoulder to shoulder with Amelia Earhart, Edwin Hubble and more. This episode touches on some issues which remain vital today and choices that changed the world and the way we live.
3. Episode 3
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In Episode Three we count down from 75 to 63 and showcase some of the most surprising characters in our showcase. From Josephine Baker, who walked along Paris streets with her pet cheetah, to leaders who have forever changed their countries and our idea of politics. If nothing else this episode shows us that influence can come in many different flavours... some nicer than others.
2. Episode 2
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From the creators of the world's first superhero to the most successful female pop artist of the twentieth century, this episode is one of the most dynamic and diverse in the series. But it doesn't end at pop icons. Peacemakers, warmongers and athletes all claim a place in the second episode.
1. Episode 1
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Our first episode proves without a doubt that no one on this list is inconsequential, starting with some of the most infamous faces of the twentieth century and ending with a bang... or a bombshell. Marilyn Monroe features alongside Margaret Thatcher, Marie Curie and more as we count down from 101 to 89 in what is sure to be a controversial start to the series.