100 Greatest (TV series)

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100 Greatest is a long-running television strand on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom that was originally broadcast from 11 September 1999 to 10 October 2015. The lists presented are generally the result of public polls, and reflect the votes of visitors to the Channel 4 website. However, the results of some are determined by experts. The programmes are usually broadcast in the weekend schedule, in three- or four-hour blocks, throughout the year. Although the strand has never been officially retired, there have been no new editions since 2015. They are also repeated on E4 on Saturday or Sunday nights.

GenreArchive show, Countdown list show
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Country of originUnited Kingdom
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100 Greatest
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GenreArchive show, Countdown list show
Presented by
Narrated by
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes60
Production
Running timeVaries
Production companies
Original release
NetworkChannel 4
Release11 September 1999 (1999-09-11) â€“
10 October 2015 (2015-10-10)
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No.TitlePresenter(s)Original release date Viewers
(millions)
1"TV's 100 Greatest Moments"Graham Norton11 September 1999 (1999-09-11)[1]2.71
Top 10
2"The 100 Greatest TV Ads"Graham Norton29 April 2000 (2000-04-29)[2]4.02
3"100 Greatest TV Moments from Hell"Zoë Ball9 September 2000 (2000-09-09)[4]3.42
4"The 100 Greatest Number One Singles"Graham Norton6 January 2001 (2001-01-06)[6]4.30
5–6"100 Greatest TV Characters"Ardal O'Hanlon5 May 2001 (2001-05-05) (part one)[8]
6 May 2001 (2001-05-06) (part two)[9]
2.47 (part one)
3.46 (part two)
7"The 100 Greatest Kids' TV Shows"Jamie Theakston27 August 2001 (2001-08-27)[11]3.92
Top 10
  1. The Simpsons (1987 onwards)
  2. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
  3. Danger Mouse (1981–1993)
  4. Bagpuss (1974)
  5. Grange Hill (1978 onwards)
  6. Mr Benn (1971)
  7. Rainbow (1971–1992)
  8. Scooby-Doo (1969 onwards)
  9. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
  10. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1982)[12]
8"The Ultimate Chart"Avid Merrion16 November 2001 (2001-11-16)Unknown
9–10"100 Greatest Films"Graham Norton24 November 2001 (2001-11-24) (part one)[13]
25 November 2001 (2001-11-25) (part two)[14]
2.56 (part one)
3.56 (part two)
11"100 Greatest TV Treats of the Year"Jamie Theakston29 December 2001 (2001-12-29)[16]2.33
12–13"100 Greatest Sporting Moments"Vinnie Jones (presenter)
Dickie Davies (narrator)
12 January 2002 (2002-01-12) (part one)[17]
19 January 2002 (2002-01-19) (part two)[18]
1.98 (part two)
Top 10
  1. Steve Redgrave goes for his fifth gold (Sydney Olympics, 2000)
  2. Germany vs England (World Cup Qualifier, Munich 2001)
  3. England vs West Germany (World Cup Final, Wembley 1966)
  4. Manchester United vs Bayern Munich (Champions League Final, Barcelona 1999)
  5. Ian Botham at Headingley (England vs Australia, The Ashes 1981)
  6. Maradona's Hand of God (England vs Argentina, World Cup 1986)
  7. The Rumble in the Jungle (Ali vs Foreman, Zaire 1974)
  8. Torvill and Dean's Bolero (Sarajevo Winter Olympics, 1984)
  9. Taylor and Davis's Black Ball finish (Embassy World Snooker Final, 1985)
  10. Borg and McEnroe's tie break (Wimbledon Men's Singles Final, 1980)[19]
14"100 Greatest World Cup Moments"Bob Mortimer18 May 2002 (2002-05-18)2.62
Top 10
  1. Maradona's second goal (England v Argentina, Mexico 1986)
  2. Michael Owen's solo goal against Argentina (England v Argentina, France 1998)
  3. Germany 1–5 England (World Cup Qualifier, 2001)
  4. Some people are on the pitch (England v W Germany, England 1966)
  5. Brazilian teamwork (Brazil v Italy, Mexico 1970)
  6. Pearce and Waddle miss (England v W Germany, Italy 1990)
  7. Only Bergkamp can do this (Holland v Argentina, France 1998)
  8. The hand of God (England v Argentina, Mexico 1986)
  9. Pele's dummy (Mexico 1970)
  10. Ireland's penalty shoot out (Ireland v Romania, Italy 1990)[20]
15"100 Greatest TV Treats of 2002"Harry Hill31 December 2002 (2002-12-31)[21]2.02
16–17"100 Greatest Movie Stars"Richard E. Grant4 May 2003 (2003-05-04) (part one)[23]
5 May 2003 (2003-05-05) (part two)[24]
2.33 (part one)
2.92 (part two)
18"100 Worst Britons"Jimmy Carr10 May 2003 (2003-05-10)2.77
19"The Ultimate Pop Stars"Smashie and Nicey22 February 2004 (2004-02-22)Unknown
20–21"The 100 Greatest Scary Moments"Jimmy Carr25 October 2003 (2003-10-25) (part one)[27]
26 October 2003 (2003-10-26) (part two)[28]
2.53 (part one)
2.58 (part two)
22"100 Greatest Sexy Moments"Anna Chancellor29 November 2003 (2003-11-29)3.06
23"The 100 Greatest TV Treats of 2003"Jimmy Carr24 December 2003 (2003-12-24)2.33
24–25"100 Greatest Musicals"Denise Van Outen26 December 2003 (2003-12-26) (part one)
27 December 2003 (2003-12-27) (part two)
2.15 (part one)
3.83 (part two)
26"100 Worst Pop Records"Jimmy Carr (presenter)
Ann Bryson (narrator)
1 January 2004 (2004-01-01)2.99
27–28"The Ultimate Film"John Cleese (presenter)
Fern Britton (narrator)
27 November 2004 (2004-11-27) (part one)
28 November 2004 (2004-11-28) (part two)[34]
2.31 (part one)
3.32 (part two)
Top 10
  1. Gone with the Wind (35m admissions, 1940)
  2. The Sound of Music (30m admissions, 1965)
  3. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (28m admissions, 1938)
  4. Star Wars (20.76m admissions, 1978)
  5. Spring in Park Lane (20.5m admissions, 1948)
  6. The Best Years of Our Lives (20.4m admissions, 1947)
  7. The Jungle Book (19.8m admissions, 1968)
  8. Titanic (18.91m admissions, 1998)
  9. The Wicked Lady (18.4m admissions, 1946)
  10. The Seventh Veil (17.9m admissions, 1945)[35]
29"100 Greatest Christmas Moments"Jimmy Carr24 December 2004 (2004-12-24)2.04
Top 10
  1. Band Aid – "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (1984)
  2. Father Ted – "A Christmassy Ted" (Christmas Eve 1996)
  3. The Snowman (Boxing Day 1982)
  4. The Office Christmas specials (26 and 27 December 2003)
  5. Only Fools and Horses Christmas specials (1981–2002)
  6. The Vicar of Dibley Christmas specials (1996–present)
  7. Slade – "Merry Xmas Everybody" (1973)
  8. Wallace and Gromit – A Close Shave (Christmas Eve 1995)
  9. Blackadder's Christmas Carol (23 December 1988)
  10. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)[36]
30"The 100 Greatest TV Treats of 2004"Jimmy Carr26 December 2004 (2004-12-26)[37]1.80
31"The Comedian's Comedian"Jimmy Carr1 January 2005 (2005-01-01)[39]2.63
32"The 100 Greatest Pop Videos"Jimmy Carr6 February 2005 (2005-02-06)[40]2.25
Top 10
  1. "Thriller" – Michael Jackson (1983)
  2. "Sledgehammer" – Peter Gabriel (1986)
  3. "Take On Me" – A-ha (1985)
  4. "Bohemian Rhapsody" – Queen (1975)
  5. "Like a Prayer" – Madonna (1989)
  6. "Rock DJ" – Robbie Williams (2000)
  7. "Billie Jean" – Michael Jackson (1983)
  8. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" – The Verve (1997)
  9. "Vogue" – Madonna (1990)
  10. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" – Nirvana (1991)[41]
33"The 100 Greatest Tearjerkers"Jimmy Carr13 February 2005 (2005-02-13)2.08
34"100 Greatest Cartoons"Jimmy Carr27 February 2005 (2005-02-27)3.14
Top 100
  1. The Simpsons (1987–present)
  2. Tom and Jerry (1940–present)
  3. South Park (1997–present)
  4. Toy Story/Toy Story 2 (1995 & 1999)
  5. Family Guy (1999–present)
  6. Shrek/Shrek 2 (2000 & 2004)
  7. The Lion King (1994)
  8. Spirited Away (2001)
  9. The Incredibles (2004)
  10. Bugs Bunny (1938–present)[43]
35"50 Greatest Comedy Sketches"Tom Baker3 April 2005 (2005-04-03)3.30
36"100 Greatest Albums"Alexander Armstrong17 April 2005 (2005-04-17)[45]2.30
37–38"100 Greatest War Films"Sean Pertwee14 May 2005 (2005-05-14) (part one)[47]
15 May 2005 (2005-05-15) (part two)
1.63 (part one)
2.34 (part two)
39"50 Greatest Documentaries"Zoë Wanamaker9 October 2005 (2005-10-09)N/A
40–41"100 Greatest Family Films"Bob Hoskins22 December 2005 (2005-12-22) (part one)[49]
23 December 2005 (2005-12-23) (part two)[50]
2.26 (part one)
2.93 (part two)
42"50 Greatest Comedy Films"Stephen Fry1 January 2006 (2006-01-01)2.21
43"The Ultimate Sitcom"Alexander Armstrong2 January 2006 (2006-01-02)Unknown
44"100 Greatest Funny Moments"Rob Brydon26 February 2006 (2006-02-26)N/A
45"50 Greatest One Hit Wonders"Justin Lee Collins7 May 2006 (2006-05-07)[53]1.86
Top 10
  1. "Kung Fu Fighting" – Carl Douglas (September 1974)
  2. "99 Red Balloons" – Nena (March 1984)
  3. "Because I Got High" – Afroman (October 2001)
  4. "Sugar, Sugar" – The Archies (October 1969)
  5. "Can You Dig It?" – The Mock Turtles (April 1991)
  6. "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" – Monty Python (April 1991)
  7. "Spirit in the Sky" – Doctor and the Medics (June 1986)
  8. "Who Let the Dogs Out?" – Baha Men (October 2000)
  9. "The Safety Dance" – Men Without Hats (November 1983)
  10. "Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Please" – Splodgenessabounds (June 1980)
46"50 Films to See Before You Die"Richard Teideman22 July 2006 (2006-07-22)[54]N/A
47"30 Greatest Political Comedies"Charles Kennedy & Michael Howard (presenters)
Miranda Richardson (narrator)
11 December 2006 (2006-12-11)N/A
Top 10
  1. Yes Minister (BBC2, 1980–1984)
  2. Spitting Image (ITV, 1984–1996)
  3. Bremner, Bird and Fortune (Channel 4, 1998–2006)
  4. Have I Got News for You (BBC1/BBC2, 1990–present)
  5. Drop the Dead Donkey (Channel 4, 1990–1998)
  6. Little Britain (BBC, 2003–present)
  7. That Was the Week That Was (BBC1, 1962–1963)
  8. The New Statesman (ITV, 1987–1992)
  9. Not the Nine O'Clock News (BBC2, 1979–1982)
  10. Dead Ringers (BBC2, 2002–present)[55]
48"50 Greatest Television Dramas"Miriam Margolyes3 February 2007 (2007-02-03)N/A
49"100 Greatest Sex Symbols"Anna Chancellor24 February 2007 (2007-02-24)N/A
50"The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups"Ann Bryson18 March 2007 (2007-03-18)2.88
51"The World's Greatest Comedy Characters"Simon Pegg14 April 2007 (2007-04-14)1.70
52"Greatest Comedy Catchphrases"Ardal O'Hanlon4 January 2008 (2008-01-04)2.00
Top 10
  1. "Nice to see you, to see you ... nice!" (The Generation Game)
  2. "Am I bovvered?" (The Catherine Tate Show)
  3. "I don't believe it!" (One Foot in the Grave)
  4. "Suit you sir!" (The Fast Show)
  5. "And now for something completely different." (Monty Python's Flying Circus)
  6. "Drink, Feck, Arse!" (Father Ted)
  7. "Is it cos I'm black?" (The 11 O'Clock Show)
  8. "Yeah, but, no, but..." (Little Britain)
  9. "Cha'mone Motherfucker!" (Bo' Selecta!)
  10. "This is a local shop" (The League of Gentlemen)
53"50 Greatest Pop Videos"Kimberley Walsh16 May 2010 (2010-05-16)N/A
54"100 Greatest Toys"Jonathan Ross19 December 2010 (2010-12-19)2.63
55"50 Funniest Moments of 2010"Matt Berry21 January 2011 (2011-01-21)N/A
Top 10
56"50 Greatest Wedding Shockers"Tom Allen23 April 2011 (2011-04-23)N/A
Top 10
Missing
57"100 Greatest Gadgets"Stephen Fry29 August 2011 (2011-08-29)2.22
58"Channel 4's 30 Greatest Comedy Shows"Sharon Horgan25 August 2012 (2012-08-25)N/A
59"50 Funniest Moments of 2012"Matt Berry28 December 2012 (2012-12-28)1.71
Top 10
Missing
60"50 Funniest Moments of 2013"Matt Berry28 December 2013 (2013-12-28)1.67
Top 10
  1. Harlem Shake
  2. Miley Cyrus's video for "Wrecking Ball"
  3. Horse meat scandal
  4. Dogging Tales
  5. Directioners rage Twitter war on GQ
  6. Russell Brand's acceptance speech at the GQ Men of the Year Awards
  7. Michael Douglas blames his throat cancer on oral sex
  8. Miley Cyrus at the MTV Video Music Awards
  9. Kanye West
  10. Birth of Prince George
61"50 Funniest Moments of 2014"Matt Berry27 December 2014 (2014-12-27)1.20
Top 10
Missing
62–63"Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms"Tamsin Greig3 October 2015 (2015-10-03) (part one)
10 October 2015 (2015-10-10) (part two)[57]
0.95 (part two)
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