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  1. Freedom Sounds 2010

    Hugh Masekela explores the role of music in the freedom struggle of his home country

    BBC Radio 2

  2. Managing the Old Firm

    A series of documentaries about managing Glasgow's famous rival football clubs

    BBC Radio Scotland

  3. Purple Reign - The Story of Prince

    The story of the singer, songwriter and musician.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  4. Mountain

    Stories from the Welsh mountain of Cadair Idris.

    BBC Two Wales

  5. Edward the Black Prince

    Peter and Dan Snow follow in the footsteps of the chivalric hero of the 100 Years' War

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  6. The Curse of the Number Two

    Julia Langdon explores why, in British politics, the deputy hardly ever gains the top job

    BBC Radio 4

  7. The Clown Doctors

    Six people embark on a training course to become qualified clown doctors.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  8. A Century of Fatherhood

    The story of the revolution in modern fatherhood in Britain during the last 100 years

    BBC Four

  9. The David Bowie Story

    An in-depth look at the life and work of one of Britain's most important stars

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  10. The London Story

    Playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah explores how London became the vibrant world city of today

    BBC Radio 4

  11. London Nights

    Writer Andrea Levy presents ten anthologies of short pieces that capture London's Spirit.

    BBC Radio 4

  12. The London Nobody Knows

    Historian and broadcaster Dan Cruickshank goes off the beaten track in London

    BBC Radio 4

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  13. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

    Tracey McLeod tells the story of the girl group.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  14. What's the Story?: The Story of Oasis

    Mark Radcliffe tells the story of Britpop band Oasis.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  15. London: Just off the Plane

    Alan Dein talks to people newly arrived at Heathrow airport

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. Parklife - The Blur Story

    Documentary telling the story of Britpop band Blur.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  17. The Bionic Vet

    Documentary series looking at the work of 'bionic vet' Noel Fitzpatrick

    BBC One

  18. Alan Johnson: Failed Rock Star

    Alan Johnson goes in search of the life he thought he nearly had: as a rock star

    BBC Radio 4

  19. The Anatomy of the Musical

    Russell Davies examines what makes a good musical

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  20. Britain on the Bottle: Alcohol and the State

    Mark Whitaker traces the history of the politics of alcohol

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  21. Alternative 80s

    Mark Sutherland explores the alternative side of the 1980s music scene.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  22. John Sergeant on Tracks of Empire

    John Sergeant embarks on a 3,000 mile journey across India's vast rail network

    BBC Four

  23. Penguin Island

    Documentary following the penguins, rangers and scientists of Phillip Island.

    BBC One

  24. Live Aid

    The story of the build-up to 1985's Live Aid concerts and the day itself

    BBC Two

  25. The Story of Pop Radio

    The story of pop music's relationship with radio.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  26. The Graduate

    Sarfraz Manzoor charts the experiences of graduates looking for work

    BBC Radio 4

  27. The Trouble with Northern Ireland

    Series tackling the thorny issue of identity in Northern Ireland

    BBC One

  28. Baby Beauty Queens

    Series examining the UK's child beauty pageant and child model industry

    BBC Three

  29. Britain by Bike

    Clare Balding embarks on a trip across Britain to rediscover the world of 1950s cycling

    BBC Four

  30. Lee 'Scratch' Perry

    Documentary about the reggae pioneer.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  31. Holloway Dreams: The Joe Meek Story

    Tom Robinson tells the story of record producer and sonic innovator Joe Meek.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  32. Trojan Explosion

    Documentary about reggae label Trojan Records.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  33. A Quiet Invasion

    20 years after Iraq invaded Kuwait, Kirsty Norman tells her story of being taken hostage

    BBC Radio 4

  34. On Hannibal's Trail

    Three Australian brothers cycle on ancient warrior Hannibal's trail from Spain to Rome

    BBC Four

  35. Faking the Classics

    Jonathan Bate investigates fraudsters and hustlers

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  36. Alvin Hall's Generations of Money

    Financial guru Alvin Hall helps four different generations plan for an uncertain future

    BBC Radio 4

  37. Carry On Forever!

    Leslie Phillips celebrates the Carry On films and assesses their cultural impact

    BBC Radio 2

  38. The Alternative Histories of Celtic and Rangers

    A look at the histories of Celtic and Rangers from a series of alternative viewpoints.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  39. Only Boys Aloud

    The team behind Only Men Aloud try to recruit teen boys to sing at the National Eisteddfod

    BBC Two Wales

  40. Sunshine Superman - The Donovan Story

    Documentary telling the story of sixties folk singer Donovan.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  41. Home Movie Roadshow

    Dan Cruickshank and Kirsty Wark present 100 years of Britons' lives filmed in home movies

    BBC Two

  42. Dan Snow's Norman Walks

    Dan Snow sets off to see what the British landscape can teach us about the Normans

    BBC Four

  43. Ban the Boss

    Dr Paul Thomas is on a mission to prove Blaenau Gwent's binmen don't need bosses.

    BBC One Wales

  44. Gears and Tears

    Documentary series following two rival clans in the world of stock car racing.

    BBC One

  45. How The Mighty Have Fallen

    Dr Hilary Jones explores the history of obesity

    BBC Radio 4

  46. GPs Who Need GPS

    Dr Phil Hammond follows the work of fellow GPs who live in remote locations

    BBC Radio 4

  47. Talking to the Enemy

    How do you bring terrorists to the negotiating table? Jonathan Powell speaks to both sides

    BBC Radio 4

  48. Laurel Canyon

    Mickey Dolenz reflects on the LA area which became home to a diverse mix of musical stars.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  49. Island Rock

    Documentary with Brinsley Forde.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  50. Hope I Die Before I Get Old: The Cult of Death in Rock 'n' Roll

    Series evaluating the lives and careers of rock stars who have passed away.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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