Connery is top British hero
Sir Sean Connery has topped a poll of great British heroes. The Bond star beat the likes of David Beckham and Bob Geldof to the accolade.
Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave was second and TV chef Jamie Oliver was third, thanks to his campaign to improve school meals.
Bob Geldof and Sir Richard Branson were next, followed by David Beckham and Robbie Williams.
TV presenter Jonathan Ross, actor Ewan McGregor and Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes completed the top 10.
The top 20 included Little Britain star David Walliams, who recently raised £1million for Sport Relief by swimming the Channel.
The survey was carried out by Thorpe Park, which is to name 20 seats on its new Stealth rollercoaster after the nation's favourite heroes.
The £12 million ride is the fastest in Europe. The Surrey amusement park is holding a charity auction offering members of the public the chance to have their names emblazoned on the seats alongside those of the celebrities. All proceeds go to the NSPCC.
