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This winter on BBC Two, the nation will decide the ultimate question - who is Britain's favourite practicing homosexual, whether alive or dead?

The familiar format features popular faces advocating the great gays they believe deserve your vote, in short, punchy films. Every episode will eliminate three gays down to one by public vote. The winners will proudly enter the grand final, where six legendary homosexuals face off for the public's vote.




With Neil Morrissey proposing Kenneth Williams, Jeremy Paxman advocating Oscar Wilde and Stephen Fry suggesting himself, it's all to play for, and early bookie's favourites include Elton John and Will Young.



The programme has not been without controversy, however, with George Michael himself starting a Facebook protest group at his controversial exclusion, while Michael Barrymore's inclusion has concerned some.



Elsewhere, sole lesbian nominee Sandi Toksvig has complained about the lack of lesbian faces. "What about Clare Balding?", she moaned.