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  1. Only Men Aloud

    A look at Men Aloud - the male choir which won the BBC's Last Choir Standing in 2008.

    BBC Two

  2. How to Rob a Bank

    How a student helped himself to 40,000 pounds of banks' credit in just over a year.

    BBC Three

  3. The Archbishop

    A personal profile of The Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan.

    BBC Two Wales

  4. Leo Abse: The Member for Happiness

    The story of the flamboyant and unique Welsh MP who died in 2008.

    BBC Two Wales

  5. France on a Plate

    A gastronomic tour through French history, from Versailles through to ethnic fusion food.

    BBC Four

  6. Human Rights Now!

    Documentary to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

    BBC Radio 2

  7. Mum and Me

    Film-maker Sue Bourne tries to come to terms with her mother's Alzheimer's.

    BBC Two

  8. Filthy Rich and Famous

    Documentary exploring the world of celebrity from the eyes of their closest relations.

    BBC Three

  9. A' Dol Dhachaigh

    A poignant tale of homecoming to a remote Scottish island 70 years after its evacuation.

    BBC ALBA

  10. The New 10 Commandments

    Filmmakers and artists look at Scotland through the prism of human rights.

    BBC Two

  11. Sighthill Stories

    Following the fortunes of a few children from Sighthill Primary in Glasgow.

    BBC Two

  12. Who Is Kurt Wallander?

    How the work of Swedish writer Henning Mankell sheds light on his country.

    BBC Four

  13. On the Way to Bethlehem

    Kaye Adams talks to people who have made a special pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  14. The Story of Asthma Island

    How the island of Tristan da Cunha could hold the key to the genetic basis for asthma.

    BBC Four

  15. The Medici: Makers of Modern Art

    How the Medici family transformed Florence through sculpture, painting and architecture.

    BBC Four

  16. Bob Humphrys: A Tribute

    Friends, family and colleagues pay tribute to Bob Humphrys, who died in August 2008.

    BBC Two

  17. The Nags Head, Wollastan

    How U2 and Rod Stewart propelled a pub to a place in rock history.

    BBC Radio 7

  18. Pier Pressure

    One man's attempts to rescue and restore Colwyn Bay's Victoria Pier.

    BBC Two Wales

  19. RAF at 90

    Film exploring the 90 year history of Britain's ever-changing air force.

    BBC Two

  20. We Three Kings

    Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  21. SOS: The History of the RNLI in Scotland

    Phil Cunningham narrates the history of the RNLI in Scotland.

    BBC Two

  22. Reckless beyond Reason

    Winifred Robinson investigates the extent and effects of teenage drinking in Britain.

    BBC Radio 4

  23. The Swing Thing

    A film showing how swing music became the first worldwide pop phenomenon.

    BBC Four

  24. Isteach Chun an Oileain (Into the Island)

    Featuring the natives of Inishbofin Island off the coast of Donegal.

    BBC Two

  25. Carluccio and the Leopard

    Antonio Carluccio travels to Sicily to discover more about Lampedusa's novel The Leopard.

    BBC Four

  26. The Perfect House: The Life and Work of Palladio

    Documentary about the great Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.

    BBC Four

  27. David Hammond: A Time to Dream

    A celebration of the life and work of the late David Hammond, who passed away in 2008.

    BBC One

  28. A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe

    Terry Wogan celebrates the unique talent of Arthur Lowe.

    BBC Two

  29. A Christmas Gift to You: The Phil Spector Christmas Album

    Amanda Holden celebrates Phil Spector's popular album A Christmas Gift for You.

    BBC Radio 2

  30. The Summer of Love

    Scottish people celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Summer of Love.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  31. Malcolm McLaren and the Great Jukebox Racket: A Radio Movie

    Malcolm McLaren tells the story of the jukebox within organised crime and rock'n'roll.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  32. The Wonderful Sound of Woolies

    Brian Matthew looks at Woolworth's colourful musical history.

    BBC Radio 2

  33. From WAGs to Riches

    Documentary in which Annie Mac meets the winners and losers in the world of the WAGs.

    BBC Three

  34. Liza with a Z

    Liza Minnelli presents a selection of her favourite Kander and Ebb songs.

    BBC Radio 2

  35. The Adventures of Don Roberto

    A look at the life and achievements of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham.

    BBC Two

  36. The Carnoustie Exodus

    Billy Kay tracks down the descendants of Scotsmen who became golf professionals in the US.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  37. The McBeatles

    Iain Anderson explores the Fab Four's many Scottish connections.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  38. Shetland Lone Star

    A look at Scottish country musician Thomas Fraser.

    BBC Two Scotland

  39. Grampian - Toradh nam Bliadhna

    Nostalgic look back at Gaelic TV with Norman Macleod and Patsi Mackenzie.

    BBC ALBA

  40. I'm a Santa, Get Me Out of Here

    Quirky film revealing what really goes on behind the scenes in a Christmas Grotto.

    BBC One

  41. Star of Bethlehem

    Scientists try to find out if the star of Bethlehem was a real astronomical event.

    BBC Two

  42. Katherine Jenkins: A Girl From Neath

    Katherine Jenkins goes on a journey through the treasured places of her childhood.

    BBC Two Wales

  43. Sim MacCoinnich

    A' cuimhneachadh air Sìm. The life and work of actor Simon Mackenzie.

    BBC ALBA

  44. Sacred Music: The Story of Allegri's Miserere

    The story behind Allegri's Miserere, one of the most popular pieces of sacred music.

    BBC Four

  45. An Iolaire

    The moving story of one of Britain's worst maritime disasters.

    BBC ALBA

  46. Prog Rock Britannia: An Observation in Three Movements

    Documentary about progressive music and the generation of bands that were involved.

    BBC Four

  47. The Real Italian Job: James Martin's Mille Miglia

    James Martin competes in the gruelling Mille Miglia, a 1000-mile car race through Italy.

    BBC Two

  48. Comedy Songs: The Pop Years

    Documentary tracing the history of the comedy pop song from the 1950s to the present.

    BBC Four

  49. Sealladh air Siona

    In the year of the Beijing Olympics, a look at what life is like in China.

    BBC ALBA

  50. The Man Who Made Eric and Ernie

    A tribute to entertainment impresario Sir Bill Cotton, who died in 2008.

    BBC Two

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