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  1. Rathlin's Black History

    Aileen Moynagh joins Mary, Frances and Michael Black as they return to Rathlin Island.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  2. The Eiger: Wall of Death

    A history of one of the world's most challenging mountains and its infamous north face.

    BBC Four

  3. Blackpool on Film

    The story of a remarkable British holiday resort told using moving images from the past.

    BBC Four

  4. A Family Business

    In February 2009 catering business P and C Morris went under.

    BBC Two Scotland

  5. Fighting and Winning: The Work-In at UCS

    A tribute to Jimmy Reid, the late trade unionist and journalist.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  6. In Search of the Singing Postman

    DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7. Labour Saving Devices

    Shaun Ley examines what Labour needs to do to revitalise itself in opposition.

    BBC Radio 4

  8. Juggling Chainsaws with Archaos

    Archaos - the touring French circus described as the sickest show on earth.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  9. Tales from the Blitz

    Comedian Roy Hudd hears the extraordinary stories of the people who survived the blitz.

    BBC One

  10. Hits of the Blitz

    Paul Morley explores the music people were really listening to during the Blitz.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  11. Bandits of the Blitz

    Duncan Campbell tells the story of gangsters, looting and crime on the home front in WWII.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12. The Miraculous Mitten

    Father Brian D'Arcy looks at the life and death of the controversial Saint Padre Pio.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  13. World Cup's Most Shocking Moments 2010

    Richard Bacon and David Seaman look back at the 50 greatest shocks from South Africa 2010.

    BBC Three

  14. Alex Higgins: The People's Champion

    Documentary charting the life of snooker legend Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins.

    BBC Two

  15. Dream Town: A Brief Anatomy of Blackpool

    Actor and Blackpool native David Thewlis revisits his childhood haunts in the town.

    BBC Two

  16. The Story of Badfinger: Without You

    James Dean Bradfield tells the turbulent story of Badfinger.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  17. Trackers

    Richard Bilton attempts to reunite people with their families - and their forgotten money.

    BBC One

  18. The Yorkshire Dales on Film

    Life in the Yorkshire Dales as seen on newsreels, documentaries and home movies.

    BBC Four

  19. Eddie Waring: Mr Rugby League

    Documentary about Eddie Waring, the man who helped raise rugby league's profile.

    BBC Four

  20. The Game That Got Away

    1969 documentary about rugby league, featuring access to a Featherstone Rovers match.

    BBC Four

  21. Making a Symphony for Yorkshire

    Composer Benjamin Till creates and shoots his latest musical work with 250 musicians.

    BBC One

  22. An Cabhsair a Tuath

    The story of the first Western Isles Causeway between North Uist and Benbecula.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  23. Edwin Morgan - A Tribute

    David Stenhouse looks at the achievements of Scottish national poet Edwin Morgan.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  24. Walled City Nights

    Mark Patterson explores the historic Walls of Derry late at night.

    BBC Radio Foyle

  25. Character Assassins

    Fiona Lindsay cross-examines famous authors who've killed off their most popular creations

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  26. The Strongest Girl in the World

    Cerys Matthews celebrates the rebel of Swedish children's literature, Pippi Longstocking.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  27. From John Paul to Benedict - A Tale of Two Popes

    Two popes - two different eras. Elizabeth Quigley reflects on papal visits to Scotland.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  28. Catrin o Ferain

    Portread o wraig hynod o gyfnod y Tuduriaid, Catrin o Ferain. Kathryn of Berain's story.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  29. The Case for God?

    The Chief Rabbi puts his faith on the line by debating with some of its sharpest critics.

    BBC One

  30. Peggy Mitchell: Queen of the Vic

    Special programme paying tribute to EastEnder Peggy Mitchell.

    BBC One

  31. The Wedding Band

    Organist Richard Coles meets the musicians who can make or break a bride's big day.

    BBC Radio 7

  32. Ball of Confusion: The Soundscape of the 70s

    A guide to the events of the decade with news clips and music.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  33. Vatican: The Hidden World

    A profile of the heart of the Catholic Church and the world's smallest sovereign state.

    BBC Four

  34. Wellington Bomber

    How a group of British workers smashed a world record for building a bomber from scratch.

    BBC Four

  35. Today I'm With You

    Filmmaker Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen takes a photographic journey through Byker Wall Estate.

    BBC Four

  36. The BBC and the Closet

    The battles within the BBC to make programmes about homosexuality in the 1950s and 60s.

    BBC Radio 7

  37. Newcastle on Film

    Featuring archive footage from the 1900s through to the present day.

    BBC Four

  38. Battle of Britain: The South Coast Trail

    Historian Howard Tuck uncovers traces of a terrifying planned invasion of Britain.

    BBC One South

  39. A Journey Back to Newcastle: Michael Smith's Deep North

    A prodigal son returning, Michael Smith goes in search of the Newcastle of his youth.

    BBC Four

  40. The Nose School

    A behind-the-scenes look at the ancient and secretive art of perfume-making.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  41. The Pope and the People

    People from the Midlands relive the special day in 1982 when the Pope visited Coventry.

    BBC One

  42.

    Dam Busters Declassified

    Martin Shaw retraces the 1943 raid which used bouncing bombs to destroy German dams.

    BBC Two

  43. Michael Johnson's Great North Run

    Runner Michael Johnson finds out about people's passion for the Great North Run.

    BBC One

  44. Edwin Morgan - Love and a Life

    Edwin Morgan, Scotland's first Makar or national poet, who died last month.

    BBC Two Scotland

  45. The Jimi Hendrix Experience

    Jerry Hall considers Jimi Hendrix and his legacy.

    BBC Radio 2

  46. The Story of Rumours

    Paul Sexton tells the story of the making of Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumours.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  47. Not Fade Away

    Stuart Maconie looks at how to end a piece of music

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  48. The Army Life for Me

    Despite the danger, more people are joining the army in Scotland. John Beattie asks why.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  49. Exit Strategy: Choosing a Time to Die

    Jenny Cuffe visits an organisation which holds paid seminars on how to end your own life.

    BBC Radio 4

  50. Who Was Joyce Hatto?

    The real story of Joyce Hatto, the pianist embroiled in a fakery scandal.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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