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  1. Nightmare: The Birth of Horror

    Christopher Fraying presents literary series examining the 19th century horror novel.

    BBC One

  2. That Saturday Magic

    Series looking back at the history of Welsh football.

    BBC Two Wales

  3. A Welsh Viewpoint

    Series looking back at television, technology and the changes since the 1960s.

    BBC Two Wales

  4. Glimpses of God

    Investigations into mystical and religious experiences with Jane Lapotaire.

    BBC One

  5. Which Way to Turn

    Robert Pierson narrated series looking at issues affecting people in Wales.

    BBC Wales

  6. Mixed Emotions

    A frank look at sexual politics in modern multicultural Britain.

    BBC Two

  7. Naked City

    Four-part series looking at the financial operation of the City of London.

    BBC Two

  8. The Paras

    1983 series following a group of new recruits as they train with the Parachute Regiment.

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  9. Moment of Truth

    1985 series telling six stories of human courage, expertise and spirit.

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  10. Lost in Space

    Series in which avid science fiction fans discuss their favourite characters and shows.

    BBC Two

  11. Behind the Lines

    1985 series following the training of the Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre.

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  12. Breakaway

    1968 series looking at young people at a time of change in their lives.

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  13. How to Make a Royal Marines Officer

    Two-part documentary following 29 men hoping to become Royal Marine officers.

    BBC One

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  14. In Her Majesty's Service

    1977 film profiles of people who serve the Queen in a practical or ceremonial capacity.

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  15. In the Highest Tradition

    1989 series which delves into the world of British military tradition.

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  16. With us or against us

    The story of the coalition set up following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001.

    BBC Radio 4

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  17. Up for Hire Live

    Live interactive series tackling one of Britain's biggest issues - youth unemployment.

    BBC Three

  18. Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity

    Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the story of our quest to master the power of electricity.

    BBC Four

  19. Seven Artists

    1979 documentary series exploring the work of seven 20th century artists.

    BBC

  20. Inside America

    1965 series profiling 13 Americans, with insights into their professions and industries.

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  21. Against the Empire: The Boer War

    A personal view of the Boer War by Kenneth Griffith on the conflict's 100th anniversary.

    BBC Two

  22. The Story of Wales

    Huw Edwards presents a major television history of Wales.

    BBC One Wales

  23. Writing Scotland

    Scottish writing, its heritage and major influences explored in a landmark series.

    BBC Two Scotland

  24. Young Farmers

    This four part series looks at the Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  25. Wales: Power and the People

    Huw Edwards tells the story of how the Welsh people have tried to build a better future.

    BBC Two

  26. Valley of Song

    Documentary series about amateur Welsh orchestra Symphonica Tywi.

    BBC Two

  27. Vets

    Documentary series following the Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service

    BBC Two

  28. Ireland: A Television History

    Series chronicling Ireland's development from pre-Christian times up to the present.

    BBC Two

  29. This World of Wales

    Ednyfed Hudson Davies looks at the history of life, leisure, people and places in Wales.

    BBC One Wales

  30. Empire

    Jeremy Paxman travels the world exploring many different aspects of the British Empire

    BBC One

  31. Scotland the Wild

    Wildlife series exploring Scotland's animal kingdom.

    BBC One Scotland

  32. Our Crime

    Series exploring the consequences of youth crime today.

    BBC Three

  33. Titanic with Len Goodman

    Len Goodman discovers how the impact of the Titanic disaster is still felt a century later

    BBC One

  34. Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve

    Simon Reeve explores remote, dangerous and beautiful locations in the Indian Ocean.

    BBC Two

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  35. The King & the Playwright: A Jacobean History

    Professor James Shapiro re-examines the work of Shakespeare during King James I's reign.

    BBC Four

  36. Simon Schama's Shakespeare

    Simon Schama says to understand Shakespeare we must appreciate how he was of his time.

    BBC Two

  37. Carnival Street

    Series following residents from London's Notting Hill as they prepare for the Carnival.

    BBC One

  38. Eye To Eye

    Documentary programmes looking at aspects of contemporary British life.

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  39. City

    Series of documentaries focusing on inner city life throughout the UK.

    BBC Two

  40. Clive James

    Series of travel documentaries.

    BBC Two

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  41. Punk Britannia

    A brand new take on the most transformative force in British popular music history

    BBC Four

  42. Cities of Europe

    Life in different European cities.

    BBC

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  43. The Royal Year with Jennie Bond

    Jennie Bond looks back at the events that affected the Royal Family in the year 2002.

    BBC One

  44. Ours to Keep

    Series highlighting the efforts of individuals who defend historic buildings.

    BBC

  45. Rick Stein's Seafood Odyssey

    Series exploring places and flavours that have influenced the cooking of chef Rick Stein.

    BBC Two

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  46. The Human Body

    Medical scientist Professor Robert Winston examines how the human body has evolved.

    BBC One

  47. Full Circle with Michael Palin

    Travel series in which Michael Palin travels around the rim of the Pacific Ocean.

    BBC One

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  48. Walking with Cavemen

    Professor Robert Winston uses special effects to illustrate the drama of human evolution.

    BBC One

  49. Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure

    Michael Palin follows in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway across the world.

    BBC One

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  50. In Search of the Trojan War

    Michael Wood examines how far historical evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.

    BBC Two

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