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Pop culture dominates Britain's Top Ten Living Icons as revealed by 大象传媒 Two's The Culture Show
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The Culture Show announces the top ten greatest British Living Icons - as nominated entirely by the public - on 11 November on 大象传媒 Two at 7.10pm.
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The list honours a diverse range of talent, including four music superstars - Sir Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Kate Bush and Morrissey.
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National treasures Alan Bennett and Sir David Attenborough make the top ten, as does tabloid favourite Kate Moss.
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Stage, screen and the catwalk are represented by Stephen Fry, Sir Michael Caine and Dame Vivienne Westwood.
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Although we live in a world obsessed with celebrity and headlines, the list suggests that the British public admires talent, intelligence and creativity.
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More than 500 different Brits were suggested as icons, but the ten most popular have all made a unique contribution to British culture.
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All ten have also earned their reputation over several decades - even the youngest name on the list, Kate Moss, began her career nearly 20 years ago.
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Moss is one of only three women to make the male-dominated list. Her inclusion, alongside Dame Vivienne Westwood, reflects the status of British fashion within our culture.
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The full list comprises (in alphabetical order):
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Sir David Attenborough
Alan Bennett
David Bowie
Kate Bush
Sir Michael Caine
Stephen Fry
Sir Paul McCartney
Morrissey
Kate Moss
Dame Vivienne Westwood
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"It's a striking list - no Queen, no Maggie, no JK Rowling. Best of all this is a totally open race. Any of the ten could win," says The Culture Show Producer, Edward Morgan.
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Members of the public can vote for their favourite in the top ten by phone (09015 22 33 44), text (icon + surname of your icon to 83199) or online at bbc.co.uk/livingicons.
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Voting closes on Monday 27 November 2006 at noon.
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The top three contenders will be announced on the 2 December edition of The Culture Show, and portraits of these top three will be displayed in both the National Portrait Gallery in London and at the National Gallery in Edinburgh.
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The overall winner will be announced on the final Culture Show before Christmas on 16 December.
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Notes to Editors
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Over the next three weeks, ten advocates will make the case for their Living Icon.
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Sir David Attenborough - advocated by TV presenter, Bill Oddie
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Alan Bennett - advocated by broadcaster, John Sergeant
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David Bowie - advocated by actor, Alan Cumming
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Kate Bush - advocated by Mercury Music Prize winner, Antony Hegarty
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Sir Michael Caine - advocated by comedian, Phil Cornwell
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Stephen Fry - advocated by comedian, Ed Byrne
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Sir Paul McCartney - advocated by musician, Katie Melua
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Morrissey - advocated by broadcaster, Jeremy Vine
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Kate Moss - advocated by journalist, James Brown
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Dame Vivienne Westwood - advocated by musician and TV presenter, Mica Paris 听
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