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  1. Christmas on Benefits

    Young jobseekers must organise a cracker of a Christmas party on a benefits budget.

    BBC Three

  2. 2013: Moments in Time

    The story of 2013 told through high-impact images of the year.

    BBC Two

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    Gypsy Pride and Prejudice

    Elinor Goodman examines the complex identity of England's Gypsies.

    BBC Radio 4

  4. Lou Reed Remembered

    A look at the transgressive life and career of one of rock 'n' roll's true originals.

    BBC Four

  5. Ko Un: The People's Poet of Korea

    Mike Greenwood explores the poetry of Ko Un and its unique window on to Korean life.

    BBC Radio 4

  6.

    The Man Who Fell to Earth

    Rob Walker investigates the mystery of a man found dead on a west London street.

    BBC Radio 4

  7.

    Bringing up the Grandkids

    Aasmah Mir meets the families in which grandparents are bringing up their grandchildren.

    BBC Radio 4

  8.

    Frost on 4

    A tribute to the broadcaster David Frost, who died in August 2013.

    BBC Radio 4

  9.

    Show Me the Way to Go Home

    BBC Amateur Scientist Ruth Brooks looks at how animals navigate, from cats to pigeons.

    BBC Radio 4

  10. Cunnart

    Disposing of landmines and bombs around the world.

    BBC ALBA

  11. Gaisgich na Camanachd/Shinty Heroes

    A look at the lasting effects of the Great War on shinty and on the Highlands.

    BBC ALBA

  12. Agus a'nochd (Na h-Entertainers)

    The weekend musicians who choose to compete with the pub jukebox.

    BBC ALBA

  13. Siubhal le Shepherd/Robbie Shepherd

    A profile of one of Scotland's favourite and most enduring broadcasters.

    BBC ALBA

  14. The Code of Life: Great Scientists in their Own Words

    The story of some of the most important genetic scientists of the modern age.

    BBC Four

  15. The Fir Tree

    Film telling the story of a Christmas tree through the 'voice' of the tree itself.

    BBC Four

  16. Sir John Tavener Remembered

    Tom Service presents a tribute to British composer Sir John Tavener.

    BBC Four

  17. Kindertransport: Journey to Life

    75 years after Kindertransport, those who came to Britain speak about their memories.

    BBC News Channel

  18.

    The Island at the End of the World

    A rare visit to Palmerston, the south Pacific island, where all are descended from one man

    BBC Radio 4

  19. M.R. James: Ghost Writer

    Mark Gatiss steps into the mind of M.R. James, English master of the supernatural story.

    BBC Two

  20. Len Goodman's Dance Band Days

    Len Goodman revisits the heyday of British dance bands in the 1920s and 1930s.

    BBC Four

  21. The Crash that Shook Scotland

    Samantha Poling tells the story of the Glasgow police helicopter crash.

    BBC One Scotland

  22. Great American Rock Anthems: Turn it up to 11

    Documentary celebrating the evolution of the American rock anthem from the 70s to the 90s.

    BBC Four

  23. Good Hair

    Comedian Chris Rock explores the world of African-American hair.

    BBC Two

  24. The World's Most Expensive Stolen Paintings

    Alastair Sooke investigates audacious heists and the murky world of art crime.

    BBC Two

  25. Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things

    A tribute to the comedian, actor, writer, director and producer, who died in July 2013.

    BBC Two

  26. Glasgow Big Night Out

    An affectionate portrait of Glasgow's rich entertainment history.

    BBC Two

  27.

    Immigration: Good for Whom?

    Residents of Birmingham discuss the impact of mass migration on community life in Britain.

    BBC Radio 4

  28. PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster

    Jeremy Clarkson tells the story of the Arctic convoys of WWII and their greatest disaster.

    BBC Two

  29.

    The Inheritance Collection

    The Rev Richard Coles picks from this year's crop of Saturday Live's Inheritance Tracks.

    BBC Radio 4

  30. How Auld Lang Syne Took Over the World

    A look at how Scotland's best-known musical export became a worldwide phenomenon.

    BBC One Scotland

  31. Open All Hours: A Celebration

    Documentary looking at the enduring appeal of the classic comedy series Open All Hours.

    BBC One

  32. Briers and the Bard

    Sir Kenneth Branagh reflects on Richard Briers' Shakespearean roles, Malvolio and Polonius

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  33. A Progress Through Politics

    A tribute to former BBC Political Editor John Cole looking back over 50 years of reporting

    BBC Parliament

  34. Christmas '77 with the Sex Pistols

    Interviews and 70s archive, framing The Sex Pistols' last UK concert with Sid Vicious.

    BBC Four

  35. Dream Me Up Scotty

    Alex Norton discover how showbusiness has handled the portrayal of the Scottish accent.

    BBC One Scotland

  36. Charles Chilton - It's a Stereophonic World

    Michael Bentine brings us an experiment in sound for 'people with ears six feet apart'.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  37. Charles Chilton - Lincoln Frees the Slaves

    The history of slavery and the American Civil War, through songs and eyewitness accounts.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38. Michael Palin in Wyeth's World

    Michael Palin explores the extraordinary life and work of American artist Andrew Wyeth.

    BBC Two

  39. Charles Chilton - Journey Into Space Again

    Charles Chilton and his cast recall 1953, when six million listeners were moon bound.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  40. Provincial Pleasures

    Eric Robson examines the unique and unjustly overlooked Cumbrian poet Norman Nicholson.

    BBC Radio 4

  41. Piano Movements

    The serious business of moving pianos. Laurel and Hardy need not apply.

    BBC Radio 4

  42.

    Natalie Haynes' Brave New Algo-World

    Natalie Haynes attempts to find the algorithm to determine the perfect joke.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  43.

    Hack My Hearing

    Frank Swain, aged 32, is losing his hearing. But could he create a new super sense?

    BBC Radio 4

  44.

    The State of... The 'Never Had It' Generation

    Are today's 18-25s the "Never Had It" generation? #neverhadit.

    BBC Radio 4

  45.

    Fructose: The Bittersweet Sugar

    Dr Mark Porter asks if fructose a 'toxic additive' or a healthy fruit sugar.

    BBC Radio 4

  46.

    Motown - Speaking In The Streets

    Alvin Hall on Motown's eight Black Forum spoken word records with the people behind them.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47. Staging a Revenge: The New Jacobean Theatre

    Isabel Sutton previews the new indoor Jacobean theatre on London's Southbank.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. Tribute to Nelson Mandela

    A chance to see Nelson Mandela's address to Parliament in 1996.

    BBC Parliament

  49. God's Cadets: Joining the Salvation Army

    Documentary filmed inside the Salvation Army's officer training college in London.

    BBC Four

  50. Jimi Hendrix: The Road to Woodstock

    The definitive documentary record of one of Jimi Hendrix's most celebrated performances.

    BBC Four

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