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  1. Rocket Science

    Documentary series following inspirational physics teacher Andy Smith

    BBC Two

  2. A Night in the Life

    Series exploring life after dark

    BBC Radio Wales

  3. From Edison to iTunes: A History of the Record Label

    Paul Morley charts the rise of the record label and looks ahead to an uncertain future.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  4. Third Reich & Roll

    Stephen Fry tells the story of how the Third Reich developed recording techniques

    BBC Radio 2

  5. Baroque! - From St Peter's to St Paul's

    Art critic Waldemar Januszczak explores the Baroque tradition in its key locations

    BBC Four

  6. Yellowstone

    A natural history portrait of a year in Yellowstone.

    BBC Two

  7. The Lost World of Communism

    Exploring the lives of ordinary people affected by the collapse of communism in Europe.

    BBC Two

  8. Air An Toir

    Series following the lives of Gaels whose journeys found them in extraordinary situations.

    BBC ALBA

  9. Banana Splits, Hopscotch and Conkers

    Huw Williams investigates the traditions of the Welsh schoolyard

    BBC Radio Wales

  10. Sofa Surfers

    Children's factual programme following the lives of homeless children.

    CBBC

  11. Hottest Place on Earth

    Hottest Place on Earth

    BBC One

  12. In the Shadow of Fujisan

    Documentary series looking at the role of wild animals in Japanese life, art and religion

    BBC Four

  13. Platform Shoes

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    BBC Radio Wales

  14. Lost Cities of the Ancients

    Documentary series which unearths the wonder of lost civilisations.

    BBC Four

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  15. Handel 250

    Alan Titchmarsh marks the 250th anniversary of the death of George Frideric Handel

    BBC Radio 2

  16. Alan Whicker's Journey of a Lifetime

    Alan Whicker travels the world on a journey reflecting his varied career

    BBC Two

  17. The Past Master

    Phil Carradice looks back at figures and moments in history

    BBC Radio Wales

  18. Andre Previn: All the Right Notes

    Celebrating the life and career of Sir Andre Previn

    BBC Radio 2

  19. Blonde on Blonde

    Mariella Frostrup celebrates iconic blondes: Doris Day, Diana Dors and Marilyn Monroe

    BBC Radio 2

  20. Hollywood Charmers

    Series profiling some of Hollywood's most charming leading men

    BBC Radio 2

  21. Na h-Eilthirich

    Eachdraidh eilthireach nan Gàidheal. The epic story of Highland migration

    BBC ALBA

  22. The Chiefs

    Documentary series looking at people whose influence touches thousands of lives in Wales.

    BBC One Wales

  23. Queens of British Pop

    Documentary celebrating female pop stars and icons who have influenced British pop music.

    BBC One

  24. My Voyage to Italy

    Martin Scorsese presents a two-part guided tour through the history of Italian cinema

    BBC Two

  25. Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast

    Julia Bradbury walks across northern England from the west to the east coast.

    BBC Four

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  26. Horse People with Alexandra Tolstoy

    Alexandra Tolstoy explores cultures that share a love of the horse.

    BBC Two

  27. In Search of England's Green and Pleasant Land

    A regional look at some of the country's most stunning areas.

    BBC One

  28. The First World War

    Ten-part series which tells the story of the First World War as never before.

    BBC Four

  29. Losing the Plot

    Humorous series following the characters who inhabit the Annadale allotments in Belfast.

    BBC Two

  30. Mud, Sweat and Tractors: The Story of Agriculture

    Documentary series looking at the history of 20th century farming in Britain.

    BBC Four

  31. Lifegivers

    Following patients going through life-saving operations

    BBC One

  32. My Life as an Animal

    Series in which two people volunteer to experience life as an animal for four days

    BBC Three

  33. The Weather

    Series taking a scientific look at different aspects of British weather

    BBC Four

  34. Professor Regan's...

    Professor Lesley Regan puts health and beauty products under the microscope

    BBC Two

  35. 70 Years of Cool

    Jamie Cullum tells the story of Blue Note Records and the rise of modern jazz

    BBC Radio 2

  36. Dancehall Sweethearts

    The stories of the couples who danced in some of Northern Ireland's favourite dancehalls.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  37. English Heritage

    Documentary series following the work of English Heritage

    BBC Two

  38. Stand Down Margaret: Music's Response to Thatcherism

    Jeremy Vine examines pop music's response to Thatcherism

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  39. The Making of Modern Medicine

    Narrative history series exploring over 2,000 years of western medicine

    BBC Radio 4

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  40. Divided Britain

    Series looking at racial divisions in the UK

    BBC Radio 4

  41. Billy Joel: All My Life

    Paul Sexton presents the story of American singer, songwriter and pianist Billy Joel

    BBC Radio 2

  42. 1707: In the Footsteps of Defoe

    Sarfraz Manzoor retraces the footsteps of Daniel Defoe, a supporter of the Act of Union

    BBC Radio 4

  43. Farewell To Ninian Park

    Fans and ex-players share fond memories of Ninian Park stadium

    BBC Radio Wales

  44. A Poet's Guide to Britain

    Owen Sheers explores six great works of poetry set in the British landscape.

    BBC Four

  45. Liberace: Mr Showmanship!

    Looking at the charismatic, flamboyant, American entertainer Liberace

    BBC Radio 2

  46. In Search of the Pope's Children

    Series examining the boom in the Irish economy in the early years of the 21st century

    BBC Four

  47. So Hard to Beat

    Two-part look at the history of Northern Irish rock and pop over the last four decades

    BBC Four

  48. Around Ireland in 80 Days

    Michael McGarrigle questions received wisdom about the nature of Ireland's society

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  49. Bonjour Mr Aznavour

    Petula Clark presents a profile of the great French chansonnier Charles Aznavour

    BBC Radio 2

  50. A Short Journey into Space Force, with Charles Chilton

    The BBC producer talks about his 1950s sci-fi trilogy 'Journey Into Space'

    BBC Radio 7

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