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  1. Attenborough & Animals

    David Attenborough's first series for children introduces species from around the globe.

    BBC

  2. Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth

    Powerful currents, fierce hurricanes and undersea volcanoes make the Atlantic rich in life

    BBC Two

  3. Colour: The Spectrum of Science

    Helen Czerski goes in search of colour to reveal how it has written our planet's story.

    BBC Four

  4. The Unbreakables: Life & Love on Disability Campus

    A powerful and uplifting series about an extraordinary place: National Star College.

    BBC Three

  5. The Mad Death

    An infected pet cat sparks a terrifying outbreak of rabies in a Scottish community.

    BBC

  6. Wild Indonesia

    The story of one of the world's most fascinating regions and its diverse wildlife.

    BBC

  7. A La Carte

    The day to day challenges of the restaurant business.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  8. The Long Goodbye

    Bel Mooney presents an exploration of death and the grieving process.

    BBC

  9. Wild and Dangerous

    Meet people whose work brings contact with some of the world's deadliest animals.

    BBC

  10. Bible Mysteries

    Documentaries exploring great figures and events from biblical times.

    BBC

  11. Animals - The Inside Story

    Exploring both animals' habitats and their amazing physiology.

    BBC

  12. Body Chemistry

    Exploring the good, the bad and the surprising powers of hormones.

    BBC

  13. Mistresses

    Three candid documentaries on the subject of adultery.

    BBC

  14. Shopology

    Exploring how consumer culture has transformed shopping from necessity to leisure.

    BBC

  15. The Bollywood Story

    Shashi Kapoor looks at the history of the Hindi film industry.

    BBC

  16. Deep into the Wild

    Nick Baker attempts to get as close as he dares to some of the world's wildest animals.

    BBC

  17. The Hunt

    An intimate look at the worlds of predators and prey. Sir David Attenborough narrates.

    BBC One

  18. Music Moguls: Masters of Pop

    The secret story of pop and rock from the greatest producers, managers and PR giants.

    BBC Four

  19. Greece with Simon Reeve

    Simon Reeve travels across Greece, from the stunning islands to the mountainous north.

    BBC Two

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  20. Highlands - Scotland's Wild Heart

    Ewan McGregor narrates a landmark series about the wildlife of the Scottish Highlands.

    BBC One Scotland

  21. Angela Scanlon's Close Encounters!

    Angela Scanlon spends some time getting to know a range of performers.

    BBC Three

  22. Drugs Map of Britain - 2016

    A landmark series exploring the drugs of choice in different parts of the UK.

    BBC Three

  23. The Silk Road

    Historian Dr Sam Willis travels the most famous trade route in history, the Silk Road.

    BBC Four

  24. Trainspotting Live

    Excitement abounds as Peter Snow and friends revel in the pleasure of Trainspotting Live.

    BBC Four

  25. Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes

    Andrew Marr explores detective fiction, fantasy epics and spy novels.

    BBC Four

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  26. Scotland's Game

    The social history of Scottish football

    BBC One Scotland

  27. Making A Slave

    Three volunteers experience 24 hours of life as a modern day slave.

    BBC Three

  28. Getting High for God?

    Mawaan Rizwan explores whether hallucinogenic drugs can bring you closer to God.

    BBC Three

  29. Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream

    History of the city from the Romans, Babenbergs and Habsburgs until WWII.

    BBC Four

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  30. Segregated America: A School in the South

    Documentary series filmed over the course of one year at a high school in South Carolina.

    BBC Three

  31. Sex on the Edge

    A series about people who take sex to the edge of morality and legality.

    BBC Three

  32. The Refugee Diaries

    Syrian refugee Thaer updates us on his struggle to realise a safe life in the UK.

    BBC Three

  33. Reggie Yates: Hidden Australia

    Reggie Yates travels down under to explore the issues facing young Australians today.

    BBC Three

  34. Shark Encounters

    Michaela Strachan goes in search of the true nature of man-eating sharks.

    BBC One

  35. Dive to Shark City

    Neil Morrissey travels to the Pacific islands of Palau and Yap where he encounters sharks.

    BBC One

  36. Elvis' Rock Shrine

    Examining how Elvis fans commemorate the anniversary of his death.

    BBC Three

  37. John Lennon's Rock Shrine

    In Central Park, New York, fans gather to remember John Lennon.

    BBC Four

  38. George Michael: A Different Life

    Tracing the late singer's life and career, featuring interviews with the man himself.

    BBC Four

  39. The Story of Fairytale of New York

    Uncovering the stories behind The Pogues Christmas classic, Fairytale of New York.

    BBC Four

  40. Bashing Booze Birds

    Nicky Taylor hits the night spots to examine what happens with women on their nights out.

    BBC Three

  41. EastEnders Sweethearts: The Story of Sonia and Martin

    A look at the star-crossed history of Martin and Sonia.

    BBC Three

  42. The Real Dirty Dancing

    Documentary in which Burlesque expert Jo King tries to turn a group of women into dancers.

    BBC Three

  43. Masters and Commanders: No 10 and the Generals

    The tense and often explosive relationship between politicians and their generals.

    BBC Four

  44. Tell Me the Truth About Love

    A look at the theme of love in the life of poet W H Auden.

    BBC Four

  45. A Pocketful of Posies

    Documentary in which the nation's oldest men and women recount personal childhood stories.

    BBC Four

  46. Michael Palin on the Colourists

    Michael Palin presents a portrait of four Scottish artists known as the Colourists.

    BBC Two

  47. I Sold My Cadillac to Diana Dors: the Edmundo Ros Story

    Band leader Edmundo Ros talks to composer Michael Nyman about his rich life.

    BBC Four

  48. Nick Drake: A Skin Too Few

    Profile of Nick Drake, who died in 1974 but whose three albums have been very influential.

    BBC Four

  49. The Game of Their Lives

    Documentary charting North Korea's shock success in the 1966 World Cup.

    BBC Four

  50. Ravi Shankar: Between Two Worlds

    Documentary about the life of Indian musical innovator Ravi Shankar.

    BBC Four

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