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  1. White Gospel

    Documentary about white gospel, America's most enduring yet obscure musical subculture.

    BBC Four

  2. Prince Harry in Afghanistan

    A look at Prince Harry's 10-week tour in the southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.

    BBC One

  3. Why Democracy? Why Vote

    Documentary. A group of Chinese schoolchildren learn about democracy for the first time.

    BBC Parliament

  4. For the Love of Pod

    Colin Murray finds out why podcasting is changing listening habits the world over.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  5. Tall Tales and Musical Notes

    Modern day minstrel Declan Forde explores Ireland's troubadour tradition.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  6. Inside the British Council

    Emily Maitlis explores the workings of the British Council.

    BBC Radio 4

  7. Love Death and the Lady: The Life and Music of Shirley Collins

    Verity Sharp presents a profile of the great British folk singer.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  8. Shroud of Turin: Material Evidence

    Exactly what it is about the image on the Shroud of Turin that has defied imitation?

    BBC One

  9. Crime Scene Conman

    Documentary about the conman who passed himself of as a top forensic scientist.

    BBC One

  10. Secret Peacemaker

    Story of the contact who facilitated peace talks between the IRA and the government.

    BBC One

  11. Should I Smoke Dope?

    Journalist Nicky Taylor investigates the effects of cannabis.

    BBC Three

  12. After the Gold Rush

    Documentary exploring the archaeology, music and religion of Dolgellau.

    BBC Two

  13. David Ogilvy: Original Mad Man

    Documentary about pioneering ad executive and self-proclaimed genius, David Ogilvy.

    BBC Four

  14. The Harp

    Catrin Finch discovers the ancient and fascinating history of the harp.

    BBC Four

  15. Tax Me If You Can

    Allan Urry visits Liechtenstein, currently the subject of major tax evasion investigations

    BBC Radio 4

  16. Monsieur le Maire

    Susan Marling meets the only English mayor in France, as he campaigns for re-election.

    BBC Radio 4

  17. Brian Keenan: Back to Beirut

    Brian Keenan returns to the Lebanon and explores the country's landscape and history.

    BBC Two

  18. Clowns

    Daisy Asquith investigates the mysterious world of children's entertainers.

    BBC Two

  19. EastEnders: Ricky and Bianca

    Backstage look at the return to Albert Square of Ricky Butcher and ex-wife Bianca.

    BBC Three

  20. The Missing Penny

    In 1933, only a handful of pennies were minted. Phil Mussell sets about tracking one down.

    BBC Radio 4

  21. The Child Preachers

    John McCarthy investigates child evangelists in the US.

    BBC Radio 4

  22. My New African Farm

    Liz Carney reports on former Zimbabwean white farmers who are starting again in Nigeria.

    BBC Radio 4

  23. Welsh Eye: Philip Jones Griffiths

    The late Magnum photographer Philip Jones Griffiths on locations taht influenced his art.

    BBC Two

  24. Massacre at Virginia Tech

    How did Cho, a young man with no criminal history, became a mass murderer?

    BBC Two

  25. Stephen Fry and the Gutenberg Press

    Stephen Fry examines the story behind printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg.

    BBC Four

  26. Rosie and the Non-Doms

    Rosie Millard explores the world of the UK's non-doms, their lifestyle and their impact.

    BBC Radio 4

  27. The Embryo Wars

    Mark D'Arcy investigates the controversy over experiments using human embryos.

    BBC Radio 4

  28. The Saint and the Hanged Man

    How a Medieval Catholic court convened to determine a dead bishop's right to sainthood.

    BBC Four

  29. Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who

    Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey record The Who's first new music in more than 20 years.

    BBC Four

  30. The Chief

    Journalist Adam Lusekelo recently became a Nyakusa chief in southern Tanzania.

    BBC Radio 4

  31. Could I Stop Being a Muslim?

    Former Muslim radical Shiraz Maher questions the death penalty for apostasy.

    BBC Radio 4

  32. Clearing the House

    People who share their experiences of clearing their parents' house.

    BBC Radio 4

  33. Looking for Dad

    Charlie Russell and his brother Bertie search of information on their late father.

    BBC One

  34. Heroes Return

    An exclusive peek at the much-anticipated second series.

    BBC Two

  35. Ex-Forces and Homeless

    Ken Hames takes to the streets to find out why so many ex-soldiers are homeless.

    BBC One

  36. How to Build a Cathedral

    Documentary discovering how our medieval forebears built the wonders of their world.

    BBC Four

  37. The Holy Show

    Documentary using unseen footage to tell the story of Father Michael Cleary.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  38. Who Knows Where the Time Goes: The Sandy Denny Story

    Another chance to hear Bob Harris celebrate the life and music of Sandy Denny.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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    The Miracle Berry

    Tom Mangold investigates a tale of dirty tricks and industrial espionage.

    BBC Radio 4

  40. Amy: My Body for Bucks

    Documentary which follows Amy Hall, a full-time drama student, single mum and lap dancer.

    BBC Three

  41. Natalie Cassidy's Diet Secrets

    Actress Natalie Cassidy lifts the lid on her secret past of fad dieting.

    BBC Three

  42. Britain's Youngest Grannies

    How Britain is witnessing the emergence of a glamorous 30-something grandmother.

    BBC Three

  43. Camp 165: Living with the Enemy

    The extraordinary story of the World War Two prisoner of war camp in Watten.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  44. Fixing A Hole

    Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  45. Child Stars

    Documentary which follows three youngsters who want to see their names in lights.

    BBC Three

  46. Searching for Madeleine

    Steve Kingstone looks back at the aftermath of Madeleine McCann's disappearance.

    BBC Radio 4

  47. Page Three Teens

    Documentary following Chelsea White, a teenager considering a career as a Page 3 girl.

    BBC Three

  48. Fallujah

    Paul Wood chronicles the campaign waged by American forces in 2004 in the city of Fallujah

    BBC Radio 4

  49. The Sermon on the Mound

    Alan Cochrane looks at Thatcher's infamous Sermon on the Mound speech.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  50. Ten Days in Malawi

    Diary of the Labour MSP Karen Gillon who led a Scottish parliamentary delegation to Malawi

    BBC Radio Scotland

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