In 2005 Radio 1 and Canvas started their search for the greatest Belgian in history.

In the beginning of 2005 a list of one hundred Great Belgians was published, people who were born and/or (have) live(d) within the borders of nowadays Belgium and made an exceptional and constructive contribution to Belgian society and/or humanity. The viewers could add eleven names to that list.

Next, viewers nominated ten people from that list. These ten nominees each got a wise and motivated promoter. Promoters could make a plea for their greatest Belgian in a documentary.

On the 1st of December 2005 Father Damian was elected as greatest Belgian.

Details

Channel: Canvas
Genre: Docu
Broadcasting Period: 2005