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  1. The Golden Age of Steam Railways

    Home movies tell how volunteers saved some of Britain's railway tracks and steam engines.

    BBC Four

  2. Peace of Mind

    Documentary series charting the lives of those with ongoing and chronic mental illness

    BBC One Wales

  3. The Baby Makers

    Series following couples undergoing fertility treatment in Northern Ireland

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  4. 60 Years of the Charts

    Paul Gambaccini presents a three-part series celebrating 60 years of British charts

    BBC Radio 2

  5. Grimm Thoughts

    Marina Warner explores the the Grimm brothers' stories from a new angle

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  6. The Value of Culture

    Melvyn Bragg explores the history of the idea of culture, and its value today.

    BBC Radio 4

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  7. David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul

    David Suchet undertakes an epic journey inspired by the travels of Paul the Apostle.

    BBC One

  8. Belle de Jour's History of Anon

    Brooke Magnanti, author of the Belle de Jour blog, explores anonymity through the ages

    BBC Radio 4

  9. The Riviera: A History in Pictures

    Richard E Grant follows in the footsteps of artists who have painted on the Cote d'Azur

    BBC Four

  10. Queen Victoria's Children

    Series exploring the reign of Queen Victoria through her personal relationships.

    BBC Two

  11. Wales in a Year

    Series charting a year in the lives of eight Welsh families.

    BBC One Wales

  12. Wolfland

    Documentary series looking at our fear and fascination of the Wolf in Ireland's history.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  13. Carved with Love: The Genius of British Woodwork

    Series looking at the British genius for woodwork over the centuries

    BBC Four

  14. Lost Kingdoms of South America

    Dr Jago Cooper reveals the history of some of South America's ancient civilisations

    BBC Four

  15. Tankies: Tank Heroes of World War II

    The story of the men who fought in tanks during World War II.

    BBC Two

  16. Speed Dreams: The Fastest Place on Earth

    British amateur engineers and racers travel to Utah to grab a land speed record.

    BBC Two

  17. The Polar Bear Family and Me

    Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons.

    BBC Two

  18. Heroes or Zeroes: Rock Icons Dismantled

    Mark Radcliffe asks whether musical icons are worthy of their status.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  19. Inside the Aid Industry

    Edward Stourton reports on the impact and effectiveness of international aid

    BBC Radio 4

  20. The Listening Project

    BBC Radio captures the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today

    BBC Radio Ulster

  21. Funny Business

    Revealing how top comedians can make a fortune from a wide range of comedy corporate gigs.

    BBC Two

  22. Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways

    Dan Snow examines the development of the railways.

    BBC Two

  23. Pop-Up Economics

    Tim Harford tells an audience stories about fascinating people and ideas in economics

    BBC Radio 4

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  24. Sexual Nature: A Brief Natural History of Sex

    Adam Rutherford explores the deep history of sex

    BBC Radio 4

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  25. The Alien Balladeer

    Murray Lachlan Young creates, in ballad form, a series of comments on modern-day life

    BBC Radio 4

  26. Pierrot Hero: The Story of Clifford Essex

    Tony Lidington tells the story of the founder of a troupe of English Pierrot entertainers

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  27. The Private Life of Plants

    David Attenborough documentary series exploring the life cycle of plants.

    BBC Two

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  28. Technicolour

    Tracey Logan explores the world of colour, from biology to fashion

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  29. In Search of the British Dream

    Mukul Devichand seeks to see Britain through the eyes of those who have recently arrived

    BBC Radio 4

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  30. Howard Goodall's Story of Music

    Howard Goodall traces the story of music from the ancient world to the modern day

    BBC Two

  31. The Mary Berry Story

    Mary Berry revisits some favourite recipes and talks candidly about her culinary career.

    BBC Two

  32. Monty Don's French Gardens

    Monty Don visits some of the most famous and interesting gardens in France.

    BBC Two

  33. Life on Earth

    The story of life, from the first cells to the plants and animals that now live around us.

    BBC Two

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  34. Grahame Dangerfield: Back to the Serengeti

    Grahame Dangerfield, veteran naturalist, revisits the place he thought was Eden

    BBC Radio 4

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  35. The Man Machine: The Story of Kraftwerk

    Jarvis Cocker presents the story of the influential German band and their contemporaries.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  36. Blood and Fire: Roots, Reggae and Rastafari

    Don Letts looks at the Rastafari movement and its influence on Jamaican music.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  37. Brain Doctors

    Documentary following work of the neurosurgeons at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital.

    BBC Two

  38. FIFA World Cup Official Film

    Officially sanctioned documentary films with all the action from football's biggest prize.

    BBC Two

  39. The Sound and the Fury: A Century of Music

    Three-part series on the revolution in 20th century music.

    BBC Four

  40. Feeling Good: The Nina Simone Story

    Nina Simone's daughter explores her mother's life and career.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  41. Deadly Mission Madagascar

    Eight British children travel to Madagascar to learn how they can help with conservation

    CBBC

  42. The Railway: Keeping Britain on Track

    Documentary series revealing the inner workings of Britain's railways.

    BBC Two

  43. The Living Planet

    David Attenborough examines how animals and plants adapt to their surroundings.

    BBC Two

  44. Battle for the Airwaves

    Nick Robinson presents a series on the relationship between broadcasters and politicians

    BBC Radio 4

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  45. Meet the Izzards

    Eddie Izzard traces the migration of his ancestors out of Africa and into Europe.

    BBC One

  46. Departure Diaries

    Following some of the thousands of people emigrating abroad in search of new lives

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  47. Dan Cruickshank's Written in Stone

    Dan Cruickshank explores some of Ulster's most remarkable buildings.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  48. In Defence of Bureaucracy

    Gus O'Donnell argues that bureaucracy is an essential part of a functioning democracy

    BBC Radio 4

  49. Who's the Pest?

    Entomologist Erica McAlister takes listeners on an adventure in insect world

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  50. Totally British: 70s Rock 'n' Roll

    Trawled from the depths of the BBC Archive, a collection of performance gems

    BBC Four

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