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  1. The Naming of Genes

    Sue Broom cracks the code of the cryptic names that are given to genes by scientists.

    BBC Radio 4

  2. The Story of the Open University

    Documentary celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Open University, with Lenny Henry.

    BBC Four

  3. Earth to Earth: Potted Immortality

    Lars Tharp on our relationship with the urn, death and imortality

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  4. Double Jeopardy

    Reporter Richard Bilton re-investigates a vicious crime.

    BBC One

  5. The High Price of Alder Hey

    Sue Armstrong investigates the effect on pathology of the 1999 Alder Hey scandal.

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Maureen ann an Calgary

    Maureen MacLeod visits Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  7. The Art of Laughter

    Jerry Hall enlists the help of comedians to highlight the importance of laughter.

    BBC Radio 2

  8. 16: Too Young to Vote

    Documentary which attempts to find out whether 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote.

    BBC Three

  9. The Summer of Disco

    Programme celebrating the music, fashion, dance and social rituals of disco.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  10. Luting the Past

    Emma Kirkby tells the story of a 400-year-old lute, recently restored to its former glory.

    BBC Radio 4

  11. Henry Cyril Paget: Lord Of The Dance

    How was "dancing marquess" Henry Cyril Paget bankrupted by his love of theatre?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12. Burnley Are Back!

    Alastair Campbell explores the relationship between Burnley football club and the town.

    BBC One North West

  13. The 40th Anniversary of Woodstock

    Singer-songwriter John Sebastian marks the 40th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock festival

    BBC Radio 2

  14. The Horizon Guide to Pandemic

    Virologist Mike Leahy uses 50 years of BBC archive to explore the history of pandemics.

    BBC Four

  15. A Problem With Noise

    Sound recordist Chris Watson investigates man-made noise pollution and its effects.

    BBC Radio 4

  16. The Secret Kind of Blue

    Guy Barker explores the making and continuing legacy of Miles Davis' album Kind of Blue.

    BBC Radio 2

  17. How To Write An Instruction Manual

    Engineer Mark Miodownik explores the history of product guides - what's their future?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  18. I Want to Work in...

    Laurie Taylor takes an affectionate look back at 50 years of careers advice.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. In Search of the Wantley Dragon

    Poet Ian McMillan explores the bawdy 17th-century comic poem The Dragon of Wantley.

    BBC Radio 4

  20. The Autistic Me

    Documentary following three people with autism on the road to being accepted as an adult.

    BBC Three

  21. Odd Men In

    Actor Harry Towb describes his life as a Jewish boy growing up in Northern Ireland.

    BBC Two

  22. The Trouble With 40

    The hilarious and heartbreaking story of the generation who grew up during the Troubles.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  23. Train Tracks

    An exploration of the rhythms and themes of the railway train in music.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  24. Love at First Site

    Sarfraz Manzoor explores the world of matrimonial websites aimed at the Asian diaspora.

    BBC Radio 4

  25. Maureen ann an New York

    Maureen's trip round the world ends in New York.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  26. Says Who? The Rise of the Community Leader

    Kwame Kwei-Armah investigates the changing role of the community leader.

    BBC Radio 4

  27. 100 Years of Girl Guides

    A documentary delving into the Girl Guide movement's extraordinary archive.

    BBC Four

  28. The Great Climate Change Hijack

    Could climate change be diverting attention away from other environmental problems?

    BBC Radio 4

  29. An Interior Life

    The story of Bernard, an 86-year-old gay man who lost his partner in 2005.

    BBC Radio 4

  30. Bobby Robson - A Geordie Gentleman

    A special tribute to the North East's own footballing legend, Sir Bobby Robson.

    BBC One North East & Cumbria

  31. When Harry Met Sally at 20

    Film critic Sarah Churchwell celebrates the classic romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  32. Soundscape of 1969

    Johnnie Walker introduces an audio collage of news, music and media from 40 years ago.

    BBC Radio 2

  33. Sir Bobby Robson - A Tribute

    Gary Lineker presents a tribute to the late Sir Bobby Robson.

    BBC One

  34. Bryn Terfel Masters Wine

    Opera singer Bryn Terfel attempts to become a master sommelier.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  35. Maureen anns na Rockies

    Agnes Bethune and Donna Gillespie in Calgary, and Maureen meets a Canadian relative.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  36. Bobby Robson - Legend of Ipswich Town

    A look at the life of one of football's greatest managers and his impact on Ipswich Town.

    BBC One

  37. In the Beginning

    Holly Johnson visits Hamburg to explore the origins of the Beatles.

    BBC Radio 2

  38. Fuil a Chiuil

    Musical families discuss their influences and impact of their musical on their families.

    BBC ALBA

  39. Merry Widows

    Women whose much-loved husbands have died describe finding unexpected happiness afterwards

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  40. Divided Britain

    Lancashire headteacher Mike Tull attempts to bridge ethnic divisions through education.

    BBC Radio 4

  41. The Public Meeting

    John Beesley investigates the contribution of public meetings to democracy.

    BBC Radio 4

  42. Rebooting RBS

    Douglas Fraser goes inside RBS to discover how new management are turning the bank around.

    BBC Radio 4

  43. The Rules of Film Noir

    Bogey, Bacall and Mitchum play it tough as Matthew Sweet celebrates film noir.

    BBC Four

  44. Aig an Fhaing

    Tom MacIver joins crofters at a sheepfank.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  45. Biggles: Adventures Through Time

    Alexander Armstrong explores the enduring appeal of flying ace Biggles.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  46. The Beatles At The Beeb

    Bill Kenwright presents Beatles songs and interviews recorded at the BBC during the 60s.

    BBC Radio 2

  47. Can You Bank on Me?

    Two ex-bankers spend a week working with a struggling business hit by the credit crunch.

    BBC One

  48. In Search of the Holy Quail

    Three musicians explore the rugged terrain of Shetland in search of the quail.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  49. My Big Decision

    A look back at the journeys the teenagers went on in a bid to make their big decision.

    BBC Three

  50. Sorted for Es and Whizz

    Writer Ewan Morrison appraises the Scottish outdoor rave scene.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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