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  1. Bright Brand New Day

    The story surrounding Rev David Latimer's address at the Sinn Fein annual conference 2011.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  2. Narnia's Lost Poet: The Secret Lives and Loves of CS Lewis

    Biographer AN Wilson goes in search of the secretive man behind the Narnia books.

    BBC Four

  3. Friends with my Ex

    Three couples describe how they have managed to separate but remain friends.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  4.

    Hitler's Favourite Cowboy

    Joe Queenan on the German Wild West novels that inspired Adolf Hitler throughout his life.

    BBC Radio 4

  5. The Whitsun Weddings

    Poet Jean Sprackland takes the Hull train to recall Larkin's famous poem Whitsun Weddings.

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Cry Freehold

    We face a housing crisis, but is land the real issue? Chris Bowlby investigates.

    BBC Radio 4

  7. Laura Barton's Tomboys

    Laura Barton shares her fascination with the cultural phenomenon of tomboys.

    BBC Radio 4

  8. Under Milk Wood in Pictures: Peter Blake Does Dylan

    Following Sir Peter Blake as he completes his art works inspired by Under Milk Wood.

    BBC One Wales

  9. The Thin Lizzy Story

    Former member Midge Ure tells the story of the unique band fronted by Phil Lynott.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  10. Ever to Excel

    Celebrating 600 years of the University of St Andrews.

    BBC Two Scotland

  11. Michael Grade's Stars of the Musical Theatre

    Michael Grade sets out to define what it is that makes the great musical stars so great.

    BBC Four

  12. The Joy of Logic

    Professor Dave Cliff tells the story of the quest for certainty and sound reasoning.

    BBC Four

  13. Fear-naidheachd gu Searmonaiche

    A' leantainn Alasdair MacAmhlaigh air an t-slighe chun na ministrealachd.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  14. A Notebook on Aime Cesaire

    A portrait of Martinique's most famous son, poet and politician Aime Cesaire.

    BBC Radio 4

  15. A' Sireadh Uaigneas/In Search of Solitude

    Niall Iain Macdonald prepares for a solo row across the mighty North Atlantic.

    BBC ALBA

  16. Riding the Graphene Wave

    Can graphene developed in Manchester give the UK an edge in a new global market?

    BBC Radio 4

  17.

    Data, Data Everywhere...

    Timandra Harkness explores the benefits and challenges from huge amounts of recorded data.

    BBC Radio 4

  18.

    Inside the Fed

    Simon Jack tells the surprising story of the US Federal Reserve.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. Precious Metal

    Martin Ellis explores the work of contemporary silversmiths.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  20. Lionel Bart: Reviewing the Situation

    Documentary telling the story of Lionel Bart, composer of the musical Oliver!

    BBC Four

  21. Sons and Lovers

    Frank Cottrell Boyce marks the centenary of DH Lawrence's first masterpiece.

    BBC Radio 4

  22. In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey

    Documentary about the legendary guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey.

    BBC Four

  23. Young, British and Broke: The Truth about Payday Loans

    Miquita Oliver investigates payday loans, meeting people whose loans are out of control.

    BBC Three

  24. David Meade: Crowd Control

    David Meade attemps to control crowds using his mentalist abilities.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  25. One Wild Winter: Surviving Avalanches

    The results of the harsh weather during the winter of 2012 in the Scottish mountains.

    BBC One Scotland

  26. Knife Crime - Winning the War

    David Gillanders examines the interventions that helped Glasgow shed its violent past.

    BBC One Scotland

  27. Overland to Syria

    British Muslims are risking their lives to hand-deliver aid to Syria.

    BBC News Channel

  28.

    David Attenborough: My Life in Sound

    Exclusive BBC interview with David Attenborough about his life in wildlife sound.

    BBC Radio 4

  29. The Day We Won Wimbledon

    John Hurt tells the story of the day Andy Murray won the men's singles at Wimbledon.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  30.

    Maths and Magic

    Magician Jolyon Jenkins investigates the links between numbers and illusion.

    BBC Radio 4

  31. The Girl with Two Hearts

    How one young girl's battle with heart disease could lead to groundbreaking breakthroughs.

    BBC One Wales

  32.

    Lines in the Sand

    Mark Doyle investigates the new threat from Africa's Islamist militants.

    BBC Radio 4

  33. Cridhe Na Cuise - Capercaillie @ 30

    A profile of Capercallie, who have broadened the awareness of Gaelic culture worldwide.

    BBC ALBA

  34. Patisserie with Michel Roux Jr

    Michel Roux Jr explores the art, science and attraction of the perfect sweet delicacy.

    BBC Four

  35. Nigel Slater's Great British Biscuit

    Nigel Slater asks what makes Britain such a nation of ardent biscuit eaters.

    BBC Four

  36. The Joy of ABBA

    How ABBA raised the bar for pop and made us fall in love with Swedish melancholy.

    BBC Four

  37. The Beatles in Fife

    Edith Bowman travels back 50 years to the day The Beatles played Kirkcaldy.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  38. Prunella Scales Remembers Richard Briers

    Close friend and costar of Richard Briers, Prunella Scales talks about his life and career

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  39. The Briers Family Remember Richard

    Richard Briers' widow Ann Davies and his daughters talk about the actor's life and career.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  40. Michael Chaplin on Richard Briers

    The creator of Radio 4's Two Pipe Problems remembers working with the late actor.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  41. Ed Harris Remembers Richard Briers

    Dramatist Ed Harris talks about working with Richard Briers on The Moment You Feel It.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. Signs Taken for Wonders

    Vivienne Parry explores how literary vision has been shaped by scientific discovery.

    BBC Radio 4

  43. Return to Angola

    Mary Harper reports from Angola on the return of the Portuguese to their former colony.

    BBC Radio 4

  44.

    Scotland Meet Murray Lachlan Young

    Poet Murray Lachlan Young goes in search of his Scottishness.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  45. SWAGs

    With even more passion and zeal than the players, it's The Shinty Wives and Girlfriends.

    BBC ALBA

  46. Mr Cole Comes to Kensington

    Christopher Frayling on Henry Cole, the founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47. Michelle at the Mod

    Michelle McManus competes for the Silver Pendant for Gaelic learners at the 2013 Mod.

    BBC ALBA

  48. Stig at Fifty

    David Almond celebrates the 50th birthday of the classic children's book Stig of the Dump.

    BBC Radio 4

  49. The Only Way Is Up

    Simon Cox talks to those charged with turning round poor-performing organisations.

    BBC Radio 4

  50.

    Extreme Commuting

    Travelling with the extreme commuters; a modern phenomenon.

    BBC Radio 4

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