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Categories: Documentaries

  1. Food Fighters

    Documentary series following the work of a team of food inspectors.

    BBC One

  2. Suzi Quatro In Search of...

    Suzi Quatro embarks on a quest to discover the artist behind the myth

    BBC Radio 2

  3. Bob Dylan 70

    A series of programmes celebrating Bob Dylan's 70th birthday.

    BBC Radio 2

  4. Russia: The Wild East

    A history of Russia, written and presented by Martin Sixsmith

    BBC Radio 4

  5. Saving Species

    Examining the world of nature and the challenges of wildlife conservation

    BBC Radio 4

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  6. Voices from the Old Bailey

    Amanda Vickery presents dramatised extracts from 18th-century Old Bailey court cases

    BBC Radio 4

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  7. The Tribes of Science

    Peter Curran visits members of the many and varied disciplines of science

    BBC Radio 4

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  8. Radio 2's Summer of Soul

    A special season of programmes celebrating classic soul music

    BBC Radio 2

  9. Touchline Tales

    Des Lynam and Christopher Matthew visit sporting venues to reminisce and trade tales

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  10. Sgoil an Eòlais

    Social history series

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  11. Deadly 60 on a Mission

    Wildlife presenter Steve Backshall tracks down some of the world's deadliest animals.

    BBC One

  12. Barbara Windsor's Funny Girls

    Barbara Windsor celebrates the lives and careers of influential female comedy icons

    BBC Radio 2

  13. Santer

    Ulster Scots series

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  14. Old Grey Whistle Test 40

    Bob Harris celebrates 40 years of Whistle Test with live music and star interviews

    BBC Radio 2

  15. Freadaidh am Feadan

    Taic do sgoilearan aig a' chiad ìre den churraicealam a tha ag ionnsachadh mu cheòl

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  16. Cuimhneachain

    Memories of key events by the people who were there

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  17. Only Boys Aloud

    Conductor Tim Rhys-Evans trains a group of neophyte teenage singers to perform in public

    BBC One Wales

  18. Filthy Rotten Scoundrels

    Documentary series that highlights the work of environment officers across the UK.

    BBC One

  19. Grand Tours of Scotland

    Paul Murton explores the parts of Scotland that have charmed visitors for two centuries.

    BBC One Scotland

  20. Digging for Britain

    Prof Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs.

    BBC Two

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  21. Those Were the Days

    Series delving into the BBC archives to reveal how life in Northern Ireland has changed

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  22. Who Do You Think You Are? USA

    Lost connections and unknown histories are revealed as US stars trace their family trees.

    BBC One

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  23. Close Up

    Documentary strand getting to the heart of its subjects

    BBC

  24. How to Build...

    Britain's engineering companies reveal how they build the world's most amazing machines

    BBC Two

  25. Blethering Scots

    Well known Scottish faces reflect on the Scots language.

    BBC Two Scotland

  26. Rhys to the Rescue

    Documentary series with Dr Rhys Jones who works with some of Wales's wildest animals.

    BBC One Wales

  27. Behind the Scenes at Transport Scotland

    Radio Scotland reveals just what it takes to keep the roads and railways moving.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  28. Waterworld

    Darryl Grimason goes on a scuba diving adventure around the shores of Northern Ireland

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  29. Lost Kingdoms of Africa

    Gus Casely-Hayford explores the pre-colonial history of Africa's most important kingdoms

    BBC Four

  30. Beautiful Minds

    Scientists explain how their unique perspectives have redefined how we see the world

    BBC Four

  31. Two Greedy Italians

    Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo explore Italian culture and cuisine.

    BBC Two

  32. Strictly Soulmates

    Series in which members of different faiths look for their perfect partner

    BBC Three

  33. Decisive Weapons

    Series chronicling the impact of technology on the history of warfare.

    BBC Two

  34. Home Truths

    Documentaries about issues and people in and around Northern Ireland

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  35. Peter Jones Meets...

    Peter Jones interviews the country's most successful and inspirational business giants

    BBC Two

  36. Turn Back Time

    Modern families experience life in previous eras.

    BBC One

  37. World's Most Dangerous Roads

    Celebrities tackle some of the world's most infamous roads.

    BBC Two

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  38. Generation E

    Lucy Ash sees how young Europeans are facing up to a time of economic and political crisis

    BBC Radio 4

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  39. School for Stars

    Documentary following the pupils of the Italia Conti Academy for Performing Arts.

    CBBC

  40. Britain's Hidden Heritage

    Paul Martin and his team travel up and down the nation looking for undiscovered treasures.

    BBC One

  41. The Lock Up

    Series about Humberside Police's custody suite, which hosts Hull's young offenders.

    BBC One

  42. Short Cuts

    Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.

    BBC Radio 4

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  43. Volcano Live

    Find out about the power of volcanoes in some of the geologically active places on Earth.

    BBC Two

  44. Johnnie Walker's Long Players

    Johnnie Walker looks at classic albums

    BBC Radio 2

  45. Planet Dinosaur

    The stories of the biggest, deadliest and weirdest creatures ever to walk the Earth.

    BBC One

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  46. Beautiful Lives

    Powerful and emotional documenatries following children living with illness

    BBC One Wales

  47. Rolf on Welsh Art

    Series in which Rolf Harris explores the lives and works of Welsh artists

    BBC One Wales

  48. At the BBC

    Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives

    BBC Radio 2

  49. The Global Gap

    A UK person and someone from another country who does the same job compare their lives

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  50. Fix My Family

    Amanda Hamilton and her expert team try to help families overcome their difficulties.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

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