Famous Britons

She helped popularize chick lit with her fun and fast-paced books.

She and her husband hosted the travel documentary Great Canal Journeys.

His music drove hits like “Tainted Love” and “Say Hello, Wave Goodbye.”

She also had memorable roles in “The Brood” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”

He wrote and sang lead on songs like “I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band).”

She was one of the U.K.’s most beloved actresses.

Her unorthodox methods brought us unprecedented understanding of chimpanzees.

He wrote and sang hits like “Goodbye Stranger” and “Bloody Well Right.”

His long career included BAFTA nominations for “Billy Budd” and “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.”

He co-founded Black Sabbath and set the template for heavy metal music.