Synopsis

Clare Balding and Sanjeev Bhaskar have initiated a vote to determine the most significant and influential person of the 20th century. They inform Matt Baker and Alex Jones about the final Icons shortlist and explain how viewers can cast their votes for their preferred nominee. Dame Kelly Holmes recounts her experience of reaching a devastating low point when injury jeopardized her athletic career, while JJ Chalmers welcomes the New Year from a daring and unconventional locale.