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  1. The First World War from Above

    The story of the First World War told from a unique new aerial perspective.

    BBC One

  2. Guerrillas of Pop

    Tim Samuels investigates how musicians are still being censored around the world.

    BBC Radio 7

  3. Remembrance: The Sikh Story

    Documentary examining how Sikh soldiers fought for Britain's freedom in two world wars.

    BBC One

  4. Dangerous Days: On the Edge of Blade Runner

    Documentary examination of the acclaimed science fiction favourite, Blade Runner.

    BBC Two

  5. Robert Plant: By Myself

    The Led Zeppelin frontman discusses his musical journey from Stourbridge to superstardom.

    BBC Two

  6. How Roald Dahl Shaped Pop

    David Tennant reveals how the stories of Roald Dahl have inspired pop songwriters.

    BBC Radio 2

  7. An Cuiltheann

    The Skye Cuillin has been a lure for mountaineers since the early 1800s.

    BBC ALBA

  8. Bird on a Wire

    Restored version of Tony Palmer's film about Leonard Cohen's 1972 European tour.

    BBC Four

  9. Neil Diamond: Solitary Man

    A look at Neil Diamond's life, from his childhood to his successes as a pop singer.

    BBC Two

  10. The Real Indian Doctors

    How immigrant doctors from the Indian subcontinent changed Welsh communities and the NHS.

    BBC One Wales

  11. Greek Myths: Tales of Travelling Heroes

    Historian Robin Lane Fox embarks on a journey in search of the origins of the Greek myths.

    BBC Four

  12. Norman MacCaig at 80: None a Stranger

    Documentary marking the centenary of Scottish poet Norman MacCaig's birth.

    BBC Four

  13. Donald Trump's Golf War

    A billionaire's battle to build a golf course on a protected stretch of Scottish coast.

    BBC Two Scotland

  14. Cumbria: After the Floods

    After the Floods: following Cumbria's recovery from its disastrous floods.

    BBC One

  15. Coventry Blitz: Out of the Ashes

    From raid to reconciliation, a new take on the tragic story of the Coventry blitz.

    BBC One

  16. The Making of Some Dogs Bite

    Documentary showing the work involved in producing the film Some Dogs Bite.

    BBC Two

  17. My Boyfriend the War Hero

    Documentary about a teenager whose soldier boyfriend lost limbs to a bomb in Afghanistan.

    BBC Three

  18. Delphi: The Bellybutton of the Ancient World

    Michael Scott uncovers the secrets of the Greek oracle at Delphi.

    BBC Four

  19. Love Me, Love My Face

    Film about a man with a genetic condition which affected how his facial bones developed.

    BBC Three

  20. Eadar Duil is Dochas

    Through the eyes of passionate football fans we get an insight into their world.

    BBC ALBA

  21. Ruadh Ginger Gene

    Proud redhead Catriona MacPhee tells her story.

    BBC ALBA

  22. Escape to Glasgow

    Sally McNair retraces the journey and lives of Britain's first evacuees.

    BBC One Scotland

  23. Bad Nature

    Jo Brand asks wildlife presenters what makes their flesh creep.

    BBC Radio 7

  24. In Search of Mimi

    Trevor Nelson takes a look at the life and times of singer Mariah Carey.

    BBC Radio 2

  25. Me and My Mobile

    Dom Joly explores life with mobile phones. After 25 years, could we go cold turkey now?

    BBC Radio 4

  26. Decoding Basquiat

    Benjamin Zephaniah explores the poetry in Jean Michel Basquiat's text-filled canvasses.

    BBC Radio 4

  27. Jimmie Macgregor - 80 Years Young

    A celebration of the life of 80-year-old musician and broadcaster Jimmie Macgregor.

    BBC One Scotland

  28. Can't Bully Me

    Documentary about four children trying to overcome the traumatic effects of bullying.

    BBC Three

  29. Alesha Dixon: Don't Hit My Mum

    Alesha Dixon explores the trauma and fall-out from domestic violence.

    BBC One

  30. Kim Howells - A Valleys View of the World

    The outspoken former Labour MP for Pontypridd Kim Howells reflects on his career.

    BBC One Wales

  31. The Art of Cornwall

    How the art colony of St Ives in Cornwall played a key part in the history of modernism.

    BBC Four

  32. Frederick the Great and the Enigma of Prussia

    Christopher Clark examines the life and achievements of Prussian king Frederick the Great.

    BBC Four

  33. Grand Slam 90

    John Beattie looks back at the gripping Five Nations rugby championship of 1990.

    BBC Two Scotland

  34. Philip Larkin and the Third Woman

    Sir Andrew Motion speaks to one of Philip Larkin's former lovers, Betty Mackereth.

    BBC One

  35. Killer on Call

    David Gray was killed by an doctor on call. His sons discover if it could happen again.

    BBC One

  36. Damilola's Friends

    Damilola Taylor's friends talk about how they have coped in the aftermath of his death.

    BBC One

  37. Yoko in Her Own Words

    Nina Myskow meets Yoko Ono for a frank conversation about life with, and without, John.

    BBC Radio 2

  38. 3D In Perspective

    Andrew Collins offers an historical perspective on our fascination with 3D.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  39. A Brave Medical Life: The Founder of Homeopathy

    Samuel Hahnemann's fight to establish homeopathy in early 19th century Germany.

    BBC Radio 4

  40. Donald Trump: All American Billionaire

    Emily Maitlis tells the story of Donald Trump, the world's most famous developer.

    BBC Two

  41. Limbo Babies

    Revealing the issue of thousands of stillborn babies who were denied a cemetery burial.

    BBC Two

  42. Beyond Walford: Roxy Mitchell

    Rita Simons - barmaid Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders - works at a real life East End pub.

    BBC Three

  43. The Joy of Ceps

    Alan Bennell of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh praises the humble mushroom.

    BBC Radio 4

  44. The Joy of Stats

    Documentary exploring the history of statistics and how they can help society today.

    BBC Four

  45. The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at 75

    Tracing the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's progression from a studio ensemble onwards.

    BBC Two Scotland

  46. Still Folk Dancing... After All These Years

    A journey around England, experiencing its living folk dance traditions in action.

    BBC Four

  47. The Real Sleeping Beauty

    Documentary about a teenager who suffers from rare sleep disorder, Kleine Levin Syndrome.

    BBC Three

  48. My Father, the Bomb and Me

    Lisa Jardine tells the story of her famous father, scientist Jacob Bronowski.

    BBC Four

  49. Thesiger At 100

    Frank Gardner marks the centenary of photographer and traveller Wilfred Thesiger.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  50. Inside the Life Drawing Class

    Anneka Rice shares her passion for art, and depicting the naked human body.

    BBC Radio 4

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