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  1. The Dark Side of Buddhism

    Why has a militant, violent strain of Buddhism emerged in Sri Lanka?

    BBC Radio 4

  2. VE Day Silence

    A two-minute silence to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  3. VE Day Silence

    A two-minute silence to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

    BBC Radio Foyle

  4.

    Another Time, Another Place

    Sara Parker visits Antony Gormley's installation on Crosby beach on its tenth anniversary.

    BBC Radio 4

  5.

    Notes From a Northern Irish Childhood

    Marie-Louise Muir revisits youth orchestras set up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Making It Big

    Huw Stephens follows two local acts in the build-up to the Radio 1 Big Weekend.

    BBC One

  7. Ocean Queens: The Story of Cunard

    Simon O'Brien reflects on 175 years of pioneering transatlantic travel.

    BBC One

  8. Tom from Ponty

    Owen Money explores the Pontypridd of Tom Jones's childhood.

    BBC Radio Wales

  9.

    I Am Nobody's Prime Minister

    Poet Dean Atta became uninterested in politics. Did the recent election change his mind?

    BBC Radio 4

  10.

    Ayo Gorkhali: The Gurkhas Are Coming!

    Military historian Hew Strachan on 200 years of Gurkha service to the British Crown.

    BBC Radio 4

  11. Countryside Cops

    Following rural police tackling crime in north Wales.

    BBC One Wales

  12. Patagonia with Huw Edwards

    Huw Edwards meets the descendants of a community established in Patagonia 150 years ago.

    BBC One Wales

  13.

    My Life on Paper

    Jane Godber explores the UCAS personal statement - how close to the truth is it?

    BBC Radio 4

  14. My Real North Wales with Sian Lloyd

    Sian Lloyd celebrates her affection for north Wales.

    BBC One Wales

  15. Uiseag Bharraigh - A' Cuimhneachadh Flòraidh NicNèill

    Tha Cathy NicDhòmhnaill a' toirt sùil air ais air beatha Flòraidh NicNèill nach maireann.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  16. Inside Interpol

    Jake Wallis Simons examines the workings of the global police organisation Interpol.

    BBC Radio 4

  17. Sir Stanley Matthews: The Wizard of Wembley

    A look back at the famous 1953 FA Cup final between Blackpool and Bolton Wanderers.

    BBC One

  18.

    What's Left?

    Andrew Rawnsley chairs a studio debate on the future of the Labour Party.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. Steph Houghton - England's World Cup Captain

    A profile of Steph Houghton, as England's women prepare their bid for World Cup victory.

    BBC One

  20. Liverpool: Capital of North Wales

    Nerys Hughes traces the musical, sporting and cultural links between Wales and Merseyside.

    BBC One Wales

  21.

    From the Cockpit to the Operating Theatre

    Why lessons learned from aviation psychology are starting to save lives in hospitals.

    BBC Radio 4

  22.

    Sugar Daddy, Sugar Baby

    Young British women students dating rich older men via websites. Who is exploiting who?

    BBC Radio 4

  23.

    The Doctor's Dementia

    A doctor's perspective on dementia - from the inside.

    BBC Radio 4

  24. Banking on Birmingham: The National Sperm Bank

    Can a unique experiment based in Birmingham meet the UK's shortage of sperm donors?

    BBC Radio 4

  25.

    Cutting Up the Cut-Up

    Ken Hollings examines the artistic device to create new meaning from existing recordings.

    BBC Radio 4

  26.

    America's Fan Club

    The Daughters of the American Revolution at 125 and still flying the flag for the USA.

    BBC Radio 4

  27.

    Amerasians: Children of the Dust

    The story of the children fathered by American servicemen during the Vietnam War.

    BBC Radio 4

  28. Haslar - Secrets of a War Hospital

    Rob Bell marks the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo by exploring battlefield medicine

    BBC One

  29.

    Crisis in the Curry Kitchen

    Hardeep Singh Kohli investigates the lack of chefs threatening Britain's curry industry.

    BBC Radio 4

  30. Uilleam Francis Friseal

    Gilleasbuig Fearghasdan a' cuimhneachadh Uilleam Francis Friseal bho Ceap Breatainn.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  31.

    Looking For Charlie Williams

    Ian McMillan sets out on a quest to find out about the footballer turned TV comedy star.

    BBC Radio 4

  32.

    Battleships: The Ashes Voyages

    Star England and Australian cricketers remember travelling by ship to play Ashes Tests.

    BBC Radio 4

  33.

    Fighting to Stay the Same

    Andy Martin asks what influence loyalists retain on the politics of Northern Ireland.

    BBC Radio 4

  34.

    Self-Service Nation

    Ian Marchant explores the rise of self-service. Who benefits - consumers or big business?

    BBC Radio 4

  35.

    CSI Whale

    Philip Hoare attends the necropsy of a porpoise and thinks about going inside a whale.

    BBC Radio 4

  36.

    New Wave at Westminster

    Martha Kearney follows the experiences and explores the hopes of new MPs at Westminster.

    BBC Radio 4

  37. Summer Budget 2015

    Coverage of the chancellor's Budget speech with analysis and reaction.

    BBC Radio 4

  38.

    People Talking

    Exploring the poetic sound world of postwar radio documentary pioneer Denis Mitchell.

    BBC Radio 4

  39. Y Plas

    Golwg ar Ganolfan Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig 60 mlynedd ers agor y ganolfan awyr agored.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  40. I'll Sing Once More: Connie Fisher

    Cameras follow Connie Fisher in her attempt to cure the loss of her singing voice.

    BBC One Wales

  41.

    One Health: The Vet Will See You Now

    Graham Easton compares the veterinary patient journey to the NHS. Can lessons be learnt?

    BBC Radio 4

  42.

    The Nature of Paedophilia

    Matthew Hill explores the science behind the psychiatric disorder paedophilia.

    BBC Radio 4

  43.

    The Hang Drum Phenomenon

    Evelyn Glennie explores the extraordinary story of a new percussion instrument - The Hang.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  44. Children of the Gaza War

    Lyse Doucet follows the lives of children on both sides of the conflict in Gaza.

    BBC Two

  45. Bad Boy Boxer: The Last Chance

    After a life full of adversity, boxer Lee Selby has the chance to become world champion.

    BBC Three

  46. 7/7: The London Bombings Remembered

    A service of commemoration to mark the tenth anniversary of the London bombings.

    BBC One

  47.

    The Problem of Pain - A Slow Motion Catastrophe

    Dr Sarah Goldingay explores groundbreaking research into relieving chronic pain.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. Tall Ships 2015

    A fleet of tall ships prepares to set sail from Belfast Harbour.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  49.

    Past Imperfect

    How false memories can be artificially generated and used to change future behaviour.

    BBC Radio 4

  50.

    Should Extremism Be a Crime?

    Examining government plans to tackle the activities of non-violent extremists.

    BBC Radio 4

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