Sir Winston Churchill has been named the greatest British gentleman of the last century in a new poll.The former Prime Minister, who inspired the nation to stand in defiance of Hitler during World War Two, topped the survey of 4,000 people to uncover the greatest gentlemen in modern memory.
Runner-up went to Sir David Attenborough, Britain’s best-known natural history film maker who brought the hidden secrets of the world to living rooms across the country with programs like Life, The Blue Planet and Frozen Planet.
Churchill will forever be remembered for embodying the strength and spirit of Britain in one of its darkest periods, rousing the public with stirring speeches and broadcasts that gave hope to millions.
Bronze went to Stephen Fry, whose intelligent and amusing contributions to our TV screens and Twitter feeds have made him a national treasure. More
No comments:
Post a Comment