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  1. Books That Made Britain

    A look at how books have reflected and portrayed the different areas they are based in

    BBC One

  2. Saving Africa's Elephants: Hugh and the Ivory War

    Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall investigates the killing of African elephants for their ivory.

    BBC One

  3. Africa's Digital Poets

    Poet Thabiso Mohare looks at the way digital platforms are serving poets across Africa.

    BBC Radio 4

  4. The Pursuit of Power

    What is power, and how does it work? Bronwen Maddox talks to five people to find out.

    BBC Radio 4

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  5. It's a Yes From Me - The Simon Cowell Story

    Jonathan Shalit chats to the man who changed the face of showbusiness, Simon Cowell.

    BBC Radio 2

  6. Balach à Borghastan

    Sgeulachd-beatha Dhòmhnaill Chaluim MhicArtair fear-saidheans à Leòdhas.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  7. Arctic Live

    Gordon Buchanan, Kate Humble and Simon Reeve follow the remarkable story of the Arctic.

    BBC Two

  8. Dangerous Earth

    New camera technology reveals the inner workings of the Earth's natural wonders.

    BBC Four

  9. A' Ghaidhealtachd/Highlands

    Seumas MacDonald narrates a landmark series about the wildlife of the Scottish Highlands.

    BBC ALBA

  10. Gaisgich na Stoirme/Storm Heroes

    Series in which Donnie Mackay joins the heroes who battle through extreme weather

    BBC ALBA

  11. The Escaped Lyric

    Nick Berkeley shows how song lyrics help us articulate and negotiate aspects of our lives.

    BBC Radio 4

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  12. Black Is the New Black

    Exceptional figures from all walks of life share their thoughts on being black today.

    BBC Two

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  13. The River

    Series charting life along the River Tweed, a Borders land of characters

    BBC Scotland

  14. Black and British: A Forgotten History

    A look at the relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.

    BBC Two

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  15. JFK - Na Làithean Mora/JFK - 7 Days That Made a President

    Two-part documentary telling the story of JFK through seven key dates in his life

    BBC ALBA

  16. Inside the Merchant

    Going behind the scenes of the five-star Merchant Hotel in the centre of Belfast

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  17. Our Man in China: The Diaries

    Extracts from the extraordinary diaries of Sir Robert Hart, a Victorian diplomat in China.

    BBC Radio 4

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  18. The Forgotten Women

    Edi Stark tells the story of three women murdered in Glasgow in 1977.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  19. 24 Hours of Sunset

    Laura Barton walks the length of Sunset Boulevard in 24 hours, from city to coast.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  20. The Sound of Soweto

    Thabiso Mohare explores the musical life of Soweto.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  21. Trump: The Presidential Precedents

    Adam Smith on past presidents who divided America as they arrived promising radical change

    BBC Radio 4

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  22. Back in Time for Brixton

    A family experiences what life was like for the first Caribbean immigrants to Britain.

    BBC Two

  23. Sold! Inside the World's Biggest Auction House

    An inside look at Christie's, the world's biggest auction house.

    BBC Two

  24. The Last Miners

    Documentary following the workers at Kellingley Colliery in North Yorkshire.

    BBC One

  25. The Power of Negative Thinking

    Psychology writer and proud curmudgeon Oliver Burkeman explores the virtues of negativity.

    BBC Radio 4

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  26. Trish Deseine's Christmas Dishes

    Trish Deseine creates a sumptuous selection of festive food

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  27. School Swap: Korea Style

    Welsh teenagers experience South Korea's education system, one of the best in the world

    BBC One Wales

  28. Fair Isle: Living on the Edge

    Life on Fair Isle, Britain's most remote inhabited island, with a population of just 55

    BBC Scotland

  29. Letters from America

    After the US presidential election, five writers give their view on where America goes now

    BBC Radio 4

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  30. Bob Dylan: Changing Times

    A series assessing Bob Dylan's career at the end of three decades - 1969, 1979 and 1989.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  31. Life at LIPA

    Series that raises the curtain on the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.

    BBC Radio 4

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  32. The Art of Australia

    Academic Corin Throsby explores the rich cultural life of her native Australia.

    BBC Radio 4

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  33. The Council

    Following council staff who are on the frontline of providing services after budget cuts

    BBC One Scotland

  34. The Greatest Gift

    Three-part documentary charting the impact of presumed consent on organ donation

    BBC One Wales

  35. REM: Out of Time

    A look inside the making of REM's pivotal Out of Time album.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  36. The Scots in Hawaii

    Billy Kay celebrates the contributions made by Scots in Hawaii.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  37. Tommy Steele at 80

    Celebration of the life of singer and actor Tommy Steele as he reaches his 80th birthday.

    BBC Radio 2

  38. Everything You Think About Sport Is Wrong

    Simon Barnes presents a series challenging conventional thinking about sport.

    BBC Radio 4

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  39. Muslims Like Us

    Ten British Muslims with contrasting world views move into a house together.

    BBC Two

  40. Walt Disney

    Two-part documentary series about the life and legacy of Walt Disney.

    BBC Two

  41. The History of Secrecy

    Tiffany Jenkins presents a narrative history of secrecy.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  42. Jonathan Meets...

    Jonathan Davies spends time with some well-known faces

    BBC One Wales

  43. Objet Trouve

    True stories of chance discoveries.

    BBC Radio 4

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  44. Travels with Bob

    Paddy O'Connell and a small dog go in search of modern-day local pride in where we live.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  45. Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me

    Gordon Buchanan follows a herd of elephants in the Kenyan wilderness.

    BBC Two

  46. Imagining the New Truth

    Leading international artists on how they process the turbulent world through their work.

    BBC Radio 4

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  47. The New World

    Series of programmes examining the major forces that are changing the world around us.

    BBC Radio 4

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  48. Sword, Musket & Machine Gun: Britain's Armed History

    Dr Sam Willis traces the history of the weapons that have shaped Britain.

    BBC Four

  49. Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise

    Three-part documentary series exploring the tropical paradise of Thailand.

    BBC Two

  50. Britain's Ancient Capital: Secrets of Orkney

    Neil Oliver, Chris Packham, Andy Torbet and Dr Shini Somara explore the secrets of Orkney.

    BBC Scotland

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