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  1. Our Man in Greeneland

    Five BBC correspondents follow the footsteps of Graham Greene.

    BBC Radio 4

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  2. Viva Voce

    Déanann triúr aíonna achoimre 3 bhomaite ar Ph.D. s'acu don láithreoir, an Dr. Art Hughes

    BBC Radio Ulster

  3. Tochailt Staire - Na Ceiltigh

    Four-part series examining the origins of the Celts and their culture

    BBC Radio Ulster

  4. Dryllio'r Delwau

    Pump o bobl yn herio pump o 'wirioneddau' pobl Cymru.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  5. The River

    Five illustrated talks by different writers on the theme of the river.

    BBC Radio 4

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  6. Why Become a Doctor?

    Kevin Fong looks at how the role of junior doctors has changed over the past 50 years.

    BBC Radio 4

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  7. Coastal Path

    Explorer Paul Rose walks the 630 miles of the South West Coast Path.

    BBC One

  8. Jarvis and Matthew

    Martin Jarvis and Christopher Matthew go on nostalgic journeys into their past.

    BBC Radio 4

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  9. Britain's Hardest Workers: Inside the Low Wage Economy

    Volunteers test their skills against some of the jobs in Britain's low-wage sector.

    BBC Two

  10. Scotland's Game

    A look at the changing face of Scottish football over the last thirty years

    BBC One Scotland

  11. Rethinking Clink

    What is prison for? Former home secretary Jacqui Smith examines 250 years of prison reform

    BBC Radio 4

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  12. The Matter of the North

    Melvyn Bragg explores the pivotal role of England's north in the shaping of modern Britain

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  13. New York: America's Busiest City

    The astonishing daily systems that allow America's biggest and busiest city to function.

    BBC Two

  14. Yusra: Swim for Your Life

    The courageous journey of refugee Yusra Mardini, from war-torn Syria to the Rio Olympics.

    BBC Radio 4

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  15. The Great Flying Challenge

    Dick Strawbridge sets out to recreate Sir Harry Ferguson's early 1900s aeroplane

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  16. In Search of Eden

    Neuroscientist and Eden-seeker Paul Howard-Jones investigates the downside of knowledge.

    BBC Radio 4

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  17. Eastern Europeans in Brexitland

    Gary Younge explores what Brexit means for Eastern Europeans living in the UK.

    BBC Radio 4

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  18. The Anatomy of Rest

    Claudia Hammond finds out what rest means in the modern world.

    BBC Radio 4

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  19. Letters from Inside

    Writers from around the world read letters on the theme of separation and imprisonment.

    BBC Radio 4

  20. Oliver Burkeman Is Busy

    Oliver Burkeman explores why people feel so busy today.

    BBC Radio 4

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  21. The Waterside Ape

    Sir David Attenborough examines new evidence on a controversial theory of human origins.

    BBC Radio 4

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  22. The Double War

    Alvin Hall explores an LP of African-American soldiers discussing fighting in Vietnam.

    BBC Radio 4

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  23. Sunni-Shia: Islam Divided

    Two-part series explaining the Sunni-Shia divide past and present.

    BBC Radio 4

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  24. Dualchas a' Chaisteil/The Castle

    Six-part documentary series following the transformation of towering Lews Castle

    BBC ALBA

  25. Four Seasons

    Poetry readings.

    BBC Radio 4

  26. O Mo Dhuthaich/From Uist with Love

    Documentary series about life on the Hebridean islands of Uist.

    BBC ALBA

  27. Múinteoirí

    Series following students embarking on a year-long Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  28. Made in Northern Ireland

    Stephen Nolan travels around Northern Ireland to meet budding entrepreneurs.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  29. Britain's Secrets with Anne Robinson

    Anne Robinson presents a series delving into different areas of contemporary British life

    BBC One

  30. Britain's Black Past

    Gretchen Gerzina explores the lives of black people in Britain during a time of slavery.

    BBC Radio 4

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  31. Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories

    Poet Lemn Sissay looks at foster children and children in care in popular culture.

    BBC Radio 4

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  32. Objects of Desire

    Matthew Sweet explores how the things people accumulate reflect who they are.

    BBC Radio 4

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  33. The Intimate Art of Tattoo

    Laurence Llewelyn Bowen explores the exponential rise in tattooing across the UK.

    BBC Radio 4

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  34. Africa's Digital Poets

    Poet Thabiso Mohare looks at the way digital platforms are serving poets across Africa.

    BBC Radio 4

  35. The Pursuit of Power

    What is power, and how does it work? Bronwen Maddox talks to five people to find out.

    BBC Radio 4

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  36. Sgàil a' Bhàis

    Sreath ùr a' beachdachadh air a' bhàs a tha na cheann-uidhe aig gach duine againn.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  37. Born Small - The Wedding

    A story of big love and a big wedding that proves that size doesn't matter.

    BBC One Wales

  38. Gaisgich na Stoirme/Storm Heroes

    Series in which Donnie Mackay joins the heroes who battle through extreme weather

    BBC ALBA

  39. Black Is the New Black

    Exceptional figures from all walks of life share their thoughts on being black today.

    BBC Two

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  40. The River

    Series charting life along the River Tweed, a Borders land of characters

    BBC Scotland

  41. Black and British: A Forgotten History

    A look at the relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.

    BBC Two

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  42. Our Man in China: The Diaries

    Extracts from the extraordinary diaries of Sir Robert Hart, a Victorian diplomat in China.

    BBC Radio 4

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  43. Sold! Inside the World's Biggest Auction House

    An inside look at Christie's, the world's biggest auction house.

    BBC Two

  44. The Last Miners

    Documentary following the workers at Kellingley Colliery in North Yorkshire.

    BBC One

  45. The Power of Negative Thinking

    Psychology writer and proud curmudgeon Oliver Burkeman explores the virtues of negativity.

    BBC Radio 4

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  46. Trish Deseine's Christmas Dishes

    Trish Deseine creates a sumptuous selection of festive food

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  47. School Swap: Korea Style

    Welsh teenagers experience South Korea's education system, one of the best in the world

    BBC One Wales

  48. Fair Isle: Living on the Edge

    Life on Fair Isle, Britain's most remote inhabited island, with a population of just 55

    BBC Scotland

  49. Letters from America

    After the US presidential election, five writers give their view on where America goes now

    BBC Radio 4

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  50. Life at LIPA

    Series that raises the curtain on the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.

    BBC Radio 4

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