For the first time ever, Wayne is away on holiday, but the show must go on! So Nick from the @EpicFilmGuys graciously steps into the Wayne-shaped space to assist Paul in counting down the best 10 epic dramas. Covering everything from huge battles to incredible performances, this is one countdown that has a little something for everyone - including Paul shaking his head in disbelief at Nick's shoe-horning in of at least one reviled trilogy.

Nick also brings his love of the TV show Lost to The Countdown, and leads Paul in a Top 5 listing of the show's best characters.

This is literally one show that could not have happened without Nick, so show the Epic Film Guys some love by rating or reviewing them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out their website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/

Other show promos spun in this episode are 1) those lovable, bodily-function focused larrikins from the @thepoopculture podcast and the excellent Pat and Jason Have a Podcast show @patandjason

If you’d like to give the boys some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, sound off on Twitter @thecountdownpc, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownpc or fire off a good ol' fashioned email to [email protected].

You can also help the show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2

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If you don't want to scan the episode looking for a aprticular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-10-epic-dramas/

SPOILERS for Nick's List:

10. Independence Day

9. Titanic

8. The Stars Wars series

7. Gladiator

6. The Pianist

5. Schindler's List

4. The Lord of the Rings trilogy

3. Braveheart

2. Saving Private Ryan

1. Citizen Kane