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  1. The Last Refuge

    We go inside refuges for men who experience domestic violence from their female partners.

    BBC Radio 4

  2. Leila Webster 'I Minds the Time'

    The life and times of the much-loved comedienne, from vaudeville showgirl to stage star.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  3. Resolutions

    Athlete Lee Mcconnell reflects on her career and urges everyone to improve their fitness.

    BBC One Scotland

  4. Frozen Scotland

    Jackie Bird reviews one of the grimmest weeks of severe weather to hit Scotland in decades

    BBC One Scotland

  5. Haiti and the Truth about NGOs

    Edward Stourton reports from Haiti on problems facing the aid industry.

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Stephen Boyd - The Man Who Never Was

    The story of actor and Glengormley native Stephen Boyd who featured in the epic Ben-Hur.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  7. Midweek - An-Diugh

    An opportunity to see how the BBC's Midweek reported on the West Highland Free Press.

    BBC ALBA

  8. The Queen's Speech

    The Queen addresses the nation on Christmas Day.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  9. Walking Tall

    Sanjeev Bhaskar confronts an odd prejudice - bias against the vertically challenged.

    BBC Radio 7

  10. Red Arrow Rookies

    A look behind the scenes with the world-renowned Aerobatic team, the Red Arrows.

    BBC Radio 4

  11. Bruce Springsteen: The Promise - The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town

    Film exploring the three years it took to make Bruce Springsteen's fourth studio album.

    BBC Four

  12. Abortion Wars

    Following two women on opposite sides of Northern Ireland's abortion battle.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  13. Tiago and the Tunnel

    An update on Tiago Serrador, who captured the nation's heart five years ago.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  14. Play the Game

    History of the Boys Clubs of Wales and what they meant to famous sporting personalities.

    BBC Two Wales

  15. Speak Spirit Speak

    Voices of the dead, aliens or our minds? Ken Hollings explores electronic voice phenomena.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. The Last Post

    Pigeon Post has been around forever. Can it survive in the modern world?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17. In Search of the Holy Whale

    Marc Riley, Richard Hawley and Jarvis Cocker search for whales off the coast of Ireland.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  18. The Glasgow Effect

    Glasgow's sicker than it should be. Why? Iain Macwhirter investigates.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. Teenage Kicks

    Aasmah Mir finds out what teenagers are really doing in sexual relationships.

    BBC Radio 4

  20. Burns Through the Decades

    Contributors of all ages talk about their favourite poems and songs by Robert Burns.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  21. Smoking and the Bandits

    Investigating the multibillion pound world of the criminal tobacco trade.

    BBC One Scotland

  22. Harris - Hebridean Heartland

    Dougie Vipond meets the people who live and work on the Isle of Harris.

    BBC Two Scotland

  23. The Guga Hunters of Ness

    Documentary looking at the annual gannet hunt on the remote island of Sula Sgeir.

    BBC Two Scotland

  24. The Shirt Factory Horn

    Engaging and poignant documentary charting the work and legacy of Derry's shirt factories.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  25. Women of Burberry

    Charting the progress of the women who were laid off by Burberry four years ago.

    BBC One Wales

  26. The Pox Doc

    Raymond Maw reflects on his career in Genitourinary Medicine at Belfast's Royal Victoria.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  27.

    Hey Mr Salinger

    Joanna Smith Rakoff explores JD Salinger's relationship with fans who wrote him letters

    BBC Radio 4

  28. Northern Exposure: A Cold Wind in Oldham

    Oldham Council has to make cuts of £25 million. Where will the axe fall? Who will be hit?

    BBC Radio 4

  29. A Fork in the Road

    The tale of farmer Ken Wild's 18th-century farmhouse, marooned in the middle of the M62.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  30. Behind the Beat

    An attempt to make sense of the pulses, throbs, ticks and beats measuring out life.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  31.

    In Pursuit of Happiness

    Claudia Hammond looks at the government's plan to measure the nation's happiness.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  32. Corporate Karma

    Jolyon Jenkins investigates yoga. As it goes mainstream, what's happened to spirituality?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  33. How to Get into Oxford

    Riazat Butt follows a group of ambitious teenagers applying to Oxford University.

    BBC Radio 4

  34. Grey FM

    Following the radio show presented by pensioners Jimmy, Colette, Sean and friends.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  35. Wales and the Five Other Nations: The England Game

    Chris Corcoran presents a personal take on growing up with the Six Nations championship.

    BBC One Wales

  36. The Truth about the Roma

    Jolyon Jenkins asks whether the Roma in Britain are villains or victims?

    BBC Radio 4

  37.

    The Music That Melted

    Under a full moon and the Northern Lights, Richard Coles hears the Ice Music of Norway.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38. Who Gets the Best Jobs?

    Richard Bilton investigates how privilige effects access to professions in modern Britain.

    BBC Two

  39. Rebuilding Afghanistan

    Territorial Army Major Will Robson gives an insider's insight into the mission in Helmand.

    BBC Radio 4

  40. Way Out West - The Bristol Underground

    David Quantick examines Bristol's 80s scene - from The Pop Group to Pigbag.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  41. Imaginary Friends

    Children and adults share their experiences of invented companions.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. Way Out West - The Bristol Underground

    David Quantick continues to examine Bristol 's music scene. First broadcast in 2004.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  43. The Village People

    Following three people preparing to move out of the redeveloping Village area of Belfast.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  44. Baker Boys: How the Co-op Started

    Revealing the incredible vision of the co-operative movement's Welsh founder Robert Owen.

    BBC One Wales

  45. Robinson

    Documentary following the turbulent political life of First Minister Peter Robinson.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  46. Power of Scotland

    Can Scotland become the green energy capital of Europe?

    BBC Radio 4

  47.

    Scientists of the Subprime

    Ehsan Masood examines how science could help prevent future banking crises.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. Leaving Mr Wrong

    Roisin McAuley speaks to older women who have finally left their husbands.

    BBC Radio 4

  49.

    Not Just Funny Animal Voices

    The life of Johnny Morris, told by his friend and former co-presenter Terry Nutkins.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  50.

    Bleep Bleep Bloop: Music and Video Games

    Paul Bennun explores the world of music composed for video games.

    BBC Radio 4

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