BBC viewers were polled, and a list of the top 100 Britons of all time was created. It includes such varied names as Boy George, Queen Victoria, Johnny Rotten, and Winston Churchill. Three of the four Beatles are listed (poor Ringo). Oddly enough, John and George each simply have "former Beatle" given as a reason; Paul's also includes "singer/songwriter." Um, and John and George weren't? The list includes people like Charles Dickens and William Blake, but doesn't have Wordsworth. It has the Queen Mother, but not Colin Firth (like he isn't a national treasure!). It's a very odd list. I can see the difficulty; it would be hard coming up with the 100 top Americans of all time. But still, strangeness. I recommend you give it a look.
Current song in my head:
"Heaven on Their Minds" from Jesus Christ Superstar