Jo Rowling is one of Britain's heroes - Poll conducted by the BBC

Summary:
A UK nationwide poll has voted JK Rowling in its top 100.

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In a nationwide BBC poll, Jo Rowling has been voted as one of 100 Greatest British Heroes of all time.

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Note: They're not in rank order, it's just a compiled list of the 100 greatest British people in history.

Source: BBC and TLC.