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  1. All About The Good Life

    What was it really like behind the scenes of The Good Life?

    BBC Two

  2. Being Ronnie Corbett

    Documentary charting Ronnie Corbett's long career in comedy.

    BBC Two

  3. How Science Changed Our World

    Robert Winston presents his top ten scientific breakthroughs of the past 50 years.

    BBC One

  4. The Roxy Music Story

    Jarvis Cocker presents the Roxy Music story, featuring key band members.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  5. Music, Money and Hip Hop Honeys

    Nel Hedayat explores the world of music videos and meets girls who dream of being in them.

    BBC Three

  6. Le Sunnd a Seoladh

    In the 1950s many young men from the islands used their seamanship to see the world.

    BBC ALBA

  7. The Vaccine Casebook

    Scientists uncover evidence about vaccines that may change public health care forever.

    BBC Radio 4

  8. At War: The Soldiers and their Families

    Following the Queens Royal Lancers on their tour of Helmand Province and their return home

    BBC News

  9. The Meerkats

    Dramatised documentary featuring the coming of age of a young meerkat pup.

    BBC Two

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    A Family Business: The Chaplin Legacy

    Tim Brooke-Taylor views Chaplin's legacy in the theatre of his grandson James Thierree.

    BBC Radio 4

  11. Frozen Scotland

    Jackie Bird asks how Scotland will cope for the rest of winter following recent snowfall.

    BBC One Scotland

  12. The Ibrox Disaster

    Documentary telling the story of the tragic event from 1971.

    BBC Two Scotland

  13. The Stunning Controversy

    An inquiry into why so many Americans die after being shot by 'safe' police stun guns.

    BBC Radio 4

  14. Buying Health Care

    How could proposed changes to the NHS affect patients? Penny Marshall investigates.

    BBC Radio 4

  15. In Search of the Villa Noel Fleuri

    What was David Dodge's inspiration for To Catch A Thief, filmed by Hitchcock?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. Surviving the Blitz

    Robert Hall meets those survivor of the Blitz and finds out how it changed Britain.

    BBC News

  17. Grasshead Racers

    Murray Walker explores the most democratic and spectacular motor sport - lawn mower racing

    BBC Radio 4

  18. Kenneth McKellar: Scotland's Great Tenor

    A celebration of the late Scottish tenor Kenneth McKellar.

    BBC One Scotland

  19. Pre-Teen Proms

    Documentary focusing on the growing popularity of the pre-teen prom.

    BBC One Scotland

  20. A Boy in Harris - An-Diugh

    Catch up with Donnie Macsween, the boy featured in the BBC's documentary from the 1960s.

    BBC ALBA

  21. Arthur Miller: The Accidental Music Collector

    The playwright tells how he taped North Carolina's poor singing Blues and spiritual songs.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  22. Fowles in Dorset

    Best-selling author John Fowles was also curator of Lyme Regis Museum and recorded locals.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  23. Children Who Kill

    Winifred Robinson looks at how serious offending by youngsters is tackled in this country.

    BBC Radio 4

  24. Vines On The Front Line

    In a country better known for war than wine Jeremy Bowen meets the winemakers of Lebanon.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  25. The Last Refuge

    We go inside refuges for men who experience domestic violence from their female partners.

    BBC Radio 4

  26. Eric and Ernie: Behind the Scenes

    Documentary on Morecambe and Wise's early years, with contributions from family and peers.

    BBC Two

  27. The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse

    Bob Monkhouse's life and career told through films, TV shows, letters and memorabilia.

    BBC Four

  28. What We Leave We Carry: The Legacy of John la Rose

    Burt Caesar on John La Rose, founder of Britain's first black publishing house.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  29. Imelda Marcos, Dictator of Taste?

    Mark Ellen asks why Imelda Marcos is emerging as an unlikely modern icon.

    BBC Radio 4

  30. Leila Webster 'I Minds the Time'

    The life and times of the much-loved comedienne, from vaudeville showgirl to stage star.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  31. Resolutions

    Athlete Lee Mcconnell reflects on her career and urges everyone to improve their fitness.

    BBC One Scotland

  32. Frozen Scotland

    Jackie Bird reviews one of the grimmest weeks of severe weather to hit Scotland in decades

    BBC One Scotland

  33. Five Meet to Make Up Myths

    Gyles Brandreth explores the creative connections between five Victorian authors.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. Triuir (Triplets)

    The the incredible story of the Campbell sister, the best known triplets in the Hebrides.

    BBC ALBA

  35. Stephen Boyd - The Man Who Never Was

    The story of actor and Glengormley native Stephen Boyd who featured in the epic Ben-Hur.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  36. The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe

    Documentary about gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who influenced the early rockers.

    BBC Four

  37. Midweek - An-Diugh

    An opportunity to see how the BBC's Midweek reported on the West Highland Free Press.

    BBC ALBA

  38. Charles Byrne - The Irish Giant

    The story of Charles Byrne the famous Irish Giant and some possible modern-day relatives.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  39. Ship of Spies

    Tom Mangold joins a spy-themed cruise round the Caribbean, speaking to 2 former CIA chiefs

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  40. Lost Voices of Afghanistan

    Jonathan Charles explores the new war poetry written by Afghanistan's civilians.

    BBC Radio 4

  41. The Sinking of the Laconia: Survivors' Stories

    Documentary on the sinking of the Cunard Liner Laconia in World War II.

    BBC Two

  42. Shooting the Hollywood Stars

    British fashion photographer Rankin reveals the rich history of Hollywood photography.

    BBC Two

  43. Is Oral Sex Safe?

    Lifting the lid on oropharyngeal mouth cancer and the dangers that lurk behind oral sex.

    BBC Three

  44. Red Arrow Rookies

    A look behind the scenes with the world-renowned Aerobatic team, the Red Arrows.

    BBC Radio 4

  45. Isaac Julien's Guide to Artists Filmmaking

    Artist filmmaker Isaac Julien charts the rise of artists working in the shadow of cinema.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  46. Exploding Cinema

    Filmmaker Asif Kapadia journeys deep into London's underground film scene.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47. Bruce Springsteen: The Promise - The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town

    Film exploring the three years it took to make Bruce Springsteen's fourth studio album.

    BBC Four

  48. Abortion Wars

    Following two women on opposite sides of Northern Ireland's abortion battle.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  49. Tiago and the Tunnel

    An update on Tiago Serrador, who captured the nation's heart five years ago.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  50. Fuil nan Innseanach (Transatlantic Ties)

    One man's transatlantic journey in search of his Canadian aboriginal roots.

    BBC ALBA

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