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  1. In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin

    A major re-appraisal of the life and work of travel writer and novelist Bruce Chatwin

    BBC Two

  2. In Their Own Words: British Novelists

    The story of the British novel in the 20th century, as told by the authors themselves

    BBC Four

  3. Draoidhean Cheilteach

    Series on Celtic footballing legends

    BBC ALBA

  4. Aig Cridhe ar Ciuil

    The role of song in the world of the Gael

    BBC ALBA

  5. Hospital 24/7 Revisited

    A look at life on the wards at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

    BBC One Wales

  6. Home Movie Roadshow Uncut

    Extended footage from the Home Movie Roadshow

    BBC Two

  7. Ford Madox Ford and France

    Julian Barnes & Hermione Lee tell the story of Ford Madox Ford, author of The Good Soldier

    BBC Radio 4

  8. Les Paul: The Final Words of a Pioneer and Guitar Legend

    Duane Eddy's celebration of the man who helped pioneer the solid state electric guitar

    BBC Radio 2

  9. The Story of Pink Floyd - Wished You'd Been Here

    Bob Harris takes a look at the career of Pink Floyd.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  10. God's Ambassador

    Ruth Mcdonald follows Ambassador Francis Campbell's preparations for the Pope's UK visit

    BBC Radio 4

  11. Latha bha Siud

    People remember significant times in their lives

    BBC ALBA

  12. The Blitz

    Series telling stories of the Blitz from across the UK

    BBC Radio 4

  13. The U2 Story

    A documentary about Irish rock band U2.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  14. James and the Giant Tree House

    Following James Aldred as he builds a giant tree house in the rainforest in Gabon

    BBC Radio 4

  15. The Beach Boys Story

    Bob Harris charts the history of iconic surf band The Beach Boys.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  16. Uncertain Climate

    Roger Harrabin investigates whether the arguments over climate change can ever be won

    BBC Radio 4

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  17. Blonde on Blonde

    Mariella Frostrup celebrates more iconic blondes

    BBC Radio 2

  18. The Rolling Stones Story

    Bob Harris charts the history of the Rolling Stones

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  19. Churches: How to Read Them

    Richard Taylor examines the imagery, symbols and architecture of English parish churches

    BBC Four

  20. The Atlantic Records Story

    Johnnie Walker tells the story of the Atlantic Records label.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  21. Evan Loves Tax

    Evan Davis investigates Britain's complex tax system

    BBC Radio 4

  22. Scotland at Prayer

    Billy Kay tells the story of the traditions which shaped Christianity in this country.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  23. Can Pay, Will Pay

    Danny Finkelstein explores the factors affecting pay levels in the UK

    BBC Radio 4

  24. The Musical

    A series of documentaries celebrating the most successful form of theatrical entertainment

    BBC Radio 2

  25. People's Palaces: The Golden Age of Civic Architecture

    Jonathan Foyle explores the magnificent civic architecture of northern towns and cities

    BBC Four

  26. The Young Ones

    Six celebrities take part in an experiment that explores the prevention of ageing.

    BBC One

  27. Life with Fred

    Documentary series featuring the adventures of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah

    BBC Two

  28. Cladaigh Chonamara

    Part of the WITBN (World Indigenous Television Broadcasters Network) exchange scheme

    BBC ALBA

  29. The Big School Lottery

    Series offering an insight into process of selecting a child's secondary school

    BBC Two

  30. John Peel's Scottish Sessions

    Tom Ravenscroft explores John Peel's Scottish session recordings.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  31. Talking Music

    Series with exclusive access to the rehearsals of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

    BBC Two Scotland

  32. Special Deliveries

    Documentary series following a team of midwives at the Ulster Hospital in Belfast.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  33. Out of Tune

    Robert Sandall discovers the differences in musical tuning around the world

    BBC Radio 7

  34. The Radiohead Story

    Steve Lamacq's 2003 profile of the influential band.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  35. Fred

    Series about the events in the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah.

    BBC Four

  36. The Brown Years

    Steve Richards tells the inside story of Gordon Brown's time as prime minister

    BBC Radio 4

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  37. Michael Wood's Story of England

    Michael Wood tells the story of a small village throughout the whole of English history.

    BBC Four

  38. The Classroom Experiment

    Education theory and practice get tested when Professor Wiliam takes over one Year 8 class

    BBC Two

  39. Lost Land of the Tiger

    Documentary following a team searching for tigers in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.

    BBC One

  40. Are You Fitter Than a Pensioner?

    Unhealthy young Brits are immersed into the world of health-obsessed old age pensioners

    BBC Three

  41. Come to the Cabaret

    Paul O'Grady celebrates the magic of cabaret

    BBC Radio 2

  42. Take One Museum

    Paul Rose goes on a non-stop, 30 minute tour of the the best musuems in Britain

    BBC Four

  43. Jac Holzman's Elektra Story

    Paul Gambaccini presents a series charting the history of Elektra Records

    BBC Radio 2

  44. Time to Remember

    Pathe newsreel and voiceover from the 1950s documentary series Time to Remember

    BBC Four

  45. Africa at 50

    Robin Denselow reports on Africa, 50 years after many countries became independent

    BBC Radio 4

  46. Run up to the Ryder Cup

    Follows the preparations for the 2010 Ryder Cup in South Wales

    BBC Radio 4

  47. Jimmy Page and the BBC Sessions

    Shaun Keavney talks to Jimmy Page about the sessions Led Zeppelin recorded for the BBC.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  48. Wild Weather

    A regional look at Britain's most extreme weather.

    BBC One

  49. The Glory of Glam

    Gary Kemp explores the history of glam rock.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  50. Purple Haze

    Gary Moore charts the rise of Jimi Hendrix from session musician to global superstar.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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