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  1. Janis Jopin

    Documentary about singer Janis Joplin.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  2. Hey Bo Diddley

    Roger Daltrey profiles Mississippi-born maverick bluesman Bo Diddley.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  3. Joni Mitchell: Come in from the Cold

    Amanda Ghost interviews singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  4. The Beatles Story

    Brian Matthew presents a documentary about The Beatles.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  5. Big Game, Little Game

    Mark Stephen charts a job swap between gamekeepers from the Kalahari and the Angus Glens

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  6. The Real Tim Hardin

    Bob Harris tells the story of the brilliant singer-songwriter.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  7. Na Caibidealan Dearga

    Series examining events in twentieth century communist history

    BBC ALBA

  8. A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss

    Actor and writer Mark Gatiss celebrates the greatest achievements of horror cinema

    BBC Four

  9. High Life

    A look at the life of Divis Tower in Belfast

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  10. The Mancunian Way

    Documentary about the Manchester music scene.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  11. Apes in Danger

    Series looking at the global crises facing the world's last great apes

    BBC Two

  12. The Buzzcocks Story

    Mark Lamarr tells the story of The Buzzcocks.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  13. The Secret Life of the National Grid

    Series charting the development of Britain's national electricity grid.

    BBC Four

  14. Partaig

    What does the Partick of today look like and does it still retain a Gaelic identity?

    BBC ALBA

  15. Biff Bang Pow: The Creation Records Story

    Steve Lamacq looks back at the history of this unique label.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  16. Christie's Through the Looking Glass

    Miranda Sawyer goes behind the scenes at Christie's auction house

    BBC Radio 4

  17. A Life Without Work

    Richard Bilton follows up a one hundred year old investigation into unemployment

    BBC Two

  18. This Land

    Wales's natural beauty

    BBC Two Wales

  19. The Elvis Costello Story

    A profile of punk singer-songwriter Elvis Costello.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  20. Making Scotland's Landscape

    Professor Iain Stewart reveals how centuries of human activity have changed Scotland's landscape.

    BBC One Scotland

  21. Def Leppard

    Claire Sturgess presents the story of British heavy metal band Def Leppard.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  22. Africa at 50: Wind of Change

    Five Africans recount their experiences of independence in 1960

    BBC Radio 4

  23. My Top 10

    Famous musicians talk about their lives, careers and favourite pieces of music.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  24. Choirboys

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  25. Games Without Frontiers - The Peter Gabriel Story

    Documentary about Genesis frontman and solo artist Peter Gabriel.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  26. Freak Like Me

    Series which uncovers Britain's weird and wonderful habits and obsessions

    BBC Three

  27. 5 Climbs, 5 Islands

    Documentary charting the frustrations and triumphs of top rock athletes

    BBC Two Scotland

  28. Muilnean Beaga Leòdhais

    Finlay MacLeod traces the unique history of Norse mills found on the Isle of Lewis.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  29. Johnny Kingdom's Year with the Birds

    Johnny Kingdom films some of the bird species he finds near his home and on his land

    BBC Four

  30. Birds Britannia

    Series looking at the different birds that live in the UK

    BBC Four

  31. The Royal Mint

    Documentary about the Royal Mint, which is based in Llantrisant.

    BBC One Wales

  32. Ancient Worlds

    Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation.

    BBC Two

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  33. David Attenborough's First Life

    Sir David Attenborough goes in search of the very first animals

    BBC Two

  34. Can't Get Used To Losing You - The Untold Story of Pomus & Shuman

    ...Pomus & Shuman. Celebrating one of American pop's greatest ever songwriting teams

    BBC Radio 2

  35. Uaigneas

    The role of women in times of family crisis and trauma

    BBC ALBA

  36. Teensville

    Documentary series

    BBC Switch

  37. Iolo's Secret Life of Birds

    Iolo Williams explores the fascinating behaviour of birds in Wales

    BBC One Wales

  38. House on the Hill

    Series going behind the scenes to reveal the real life stories inside Stormont

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  39. The Beauty of Diagrams

    Exploring the stories behind the world's most familiar scientific diagrams.

    BBC Four

  40. The New MBAs

    How has the global ecomonic crash affected the courses taught in business schools?

    BBC Radio 4

  41. The Beatles' White Album Revisited

    Record producer Chris Thomas looks back on his work on the 1968 release by The Beatles.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  42. The History of Psychedelia

    Writer and comedian David Quantick examines the lasting impact of psychedelia.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  43. In My Life: John Lennon Remembered

    Simon Mayo looks back at the life and times of John Lennon.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  44. Lead Belly: A Secret History of Rock and Roll

    Eric Burdon of The Animals examines the life, music and legacy of Huddie Ledbetter.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  45. Mr Blue Sky: The Jeff Lynne Story

    Neil Hannon explores the illustrious 30-year career of Jeff Lynne.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  46. It's Like That: The Run-DMC Story

    Beverley Knight tells the story of Run-DMC from their humble beginnings in Queens onwards.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  47. Behind the Velvet Rope: Studio 54 Uncovered

    Boy George looks back on Studio 54, arguably the most decadent disco in history.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  48. Rewind the 60s

    Lulu presents a nostalgic look at the 1960s, with personal stories and celebrity guests.

    BBC One

  49. Laochra Loch Lao

    Documentary following the story Belfast's Irish speaking Gaelic football team

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  50. Na Lìogs

    Alex O'Henley discovers how the Uist and barra football league was formed.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

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