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  1. The Poet of Albion

    Jenny Uglow investigates the life of the radical London artist and poet William Blake.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  2. Wheatstone, His Sighing Reed, and the Great Regondi

    Bernard Richardson recalls the man who developed the concertina and its greatest exponent.

    BBC Radio 4

  3. What Did You Do in the Great War, Daddy?

    Documentary telling the tragic story of the greatest loss of fathers in British history.

    BBC Four

  4. The Best DJ You've Never Heard in Your Life

    Martin Bashir profiles the controversial American broadcaster Howard Stern.

    BBC Radio 4

  5. The Comet's Tale

    Modern space missions reveal what comets are really made of and where they come from.

    BBC Four

  6. Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives

    Rock singer Mark Everett learns about the quantum physicist father he never really knew.

    BBC Four

  7. St Andrew's

    Documentary. A look behind the scenes of St Andrew's resort, the 'home of Scottish golf'.

    BBC Two

  8. Mela Drama

    Documentary following preparations for the 2007 Cardiff Mela arts festival.

    BBC Two

  9. Mad Mitch and the Last Battle of the British Empire

    One-off documentary marking the 40th anniversary of the British withdrawal from Aden.

    BBC Two

  10. Russia's Lone Rangers

    Lucy Ash explores Red Westerns, action films made in the former Soviet Union.

    BBC Radio 4

  11. The Castle: A Portrait in Sound

    Chris Watson's evocative and powerful soundscape of Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumberland.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Einstein's Fiddle

    Einstein said the most joy in his life came from his violin. Brian Foster investigates.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  13. Transplant Tourism

    Following a Welshman travelling to the Philippines to buy a kidney from a live donor.

    BBC One Wales

  14. On the Migrant Beat

    Ray Furlong meets Paul Higgs, a police officer who liaises with Cornwall's migrant workers

    BBC Radio 4

  15. Am Blàr a bha 's t-Earrach

    Sgeulachd Blàr Chuil Lodair air a h-innse tro dhràma, aithrisean agus òrain.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  16. Art in the Trenches

    David Snow joins an archaeolological dig in the WWI trenches in Thiepval Wood in France.

    BBC Radio 4

  17. One Hundred Years of Concrete

    Brazil: How architect Oscar Niemeyer brought his extraordinary building designs to life.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  18. The Satellite Story

    Documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first satellite, Sputnik.

    BBC Four

  19. Lost City of Craigavon

    Newton Emerson takes a celebratory yet irreverent look at Craigavon.

    BBC One

  20. Brass Factory

    Documentary following the Cory Band's preparations for a major brass-band competition.

    BBC Two

  21. Pop in Translation

    Mark Radcliffe learns how 1960s singers boosted their sales abroad.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Andy Cave's Expedition Underground

    Mountaineer Andy Cave joins the team working on the Thirlmere Aqueduct.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

    Tracey McLeod recalls the girl groups of the 1960s.

    BBC Radio 4

  24. Mr and Mrs Bin Laden

    Looking at the relationship between Jane Felix Browne and Omar Bin Laden.

    BBC One

  25. New Kids on the Blog

    Matt Frei looks at how the digital revolution is changing the face of American media.

    BBC Radio 4

  26. Russell Brand on the Road

    Russell Brand sets out across America's vast heartland in homage Jack Kerouac.

    BBC Two

  27. Laurie's Loose Change

    Laurie Taylor considers the future of money. Will cash disappear in favour of plastic?

    BBC Radio 4

  28. Hull and High Water

    Award-winning poet Sean O'Brien revisits his home town of Hull.

    BBC Radio 4

  29. The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink?

    Film about one of the biggest brand names and best-loved bands in the world, Pink Floyd.

    BBC One

  30. Cinderella's Ponies

    Following 100 Shetland ponies as they are transported to appear in pantomimes.

    BBC Radio 4

  31. Following Wainwright

    Mark Radcliffe discovers the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright, author and rambler.

    BBC Radio 4

  32. The People's Place

    Harry Enfield explores the history of the Royal Festival Hall through music and anecdotes.

    BBC Radio 4

  33. Dancing Round the Mediterranean

    Steve Carver puts on his dancing shoes and joins a cruise ship as a 'gentleman host'.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. The Perfect House

    Charlie Luxton celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of architect Andrea Palladio.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  35. Scotland's Music Hour Special

    John Purser picks a selection of favourite moments from his year-long exploration.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  36. Gordon Brown Speech

    Gordon Brown's speech on foreign policy at the Lord Mayor's Banquet, 12 November.

    BBC Parliament

  37. Sgt Pepper Recreated

    Musicians record their own interpretations of tracks from the classic Beatles album.

    BBC Radio 2

  38. Am Bàrd Bochd

    A true Gael who did exceptional work for Gaelic, but who was Norman MacLeod?

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  39.

    The Great Game in a Cold Climate: A Tale of Two Cities

    Adam Fowler visits Northern Canada to discover some potential benefits of global warming.

    BBC Radio 4

  40. Jack: 200 Years up a Beanstalk

    Michael Rosen explores Jack and the Beanstalk, one of Britain's classic folk tales.

    BBC Radio 4

  41.

    Metal at 40

    Emily Booth tells the story of heavy metal, the loudest and darkest form of rock.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. Dave Cameron's Incredible Journey

    Behind-the-scenes story of David Cameron's first two years as Conservative Party Leader.

    BBC Four

  43. Without You - The Badfinger Story

    James Dean Bradfield looks at the rise and demise of the Swansea-born band.

    BBC Radio Wales

  44.

    The Computer with a Poker Face

    Simon Singh witnesses the first man versus machine poker championship in Vancouver.

    BBC Radio 4

  45. Night Rescue

    Sarah Moore meets bird rescuer Jean Hains, who launches stricken birds off the cliff-tops.

    BBC Radio Wales

  46. Andrea Bocelli: The Story Behind the Voice

    World-famous singer Andrea Bocelli discusses his life and career.

    BBC Two

  47. James May: My Sisters' Top Toys

    James May celebrates the toys from his sisters' toy box that made his childhood hell.

    BBC Two

  48. The Cairngorms - Scotland's Arctic

    Dougie Vipond visits the Cairngorms, Britain's largest and newest National Park.

    BBC Two

  49. Richard Hammond Meets Evel Knievel

    Richard Hammond meets childhood hero Evel Knievel, shortly before the stuntman's death.

    BBC Three

  50. Vienna: City of Dreams

    Joseph Koerner explores the art, architecture and music of fin de siecle Vienna.

    BBC Four

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