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  1. The Animal Magic Zoo

    Terry Nutkins celebrates the 175th anniversary of Bristol Zoo.

    BBC One West

  2. Tagore at 150

    Celebrating the life and verse of Nobel Prize-winning poet Rabindranath Tagore.

    BBC Radio 4

  3.

    Erased Memories and Spotless Minds

    Dr Mark Lythgoe investigates the science of erasing memories.

    BBC Radio 4

  4. Seve: The Legend

    Gary Lineker presents this heart-warming tribute to golfer Severiano Ballesteros.

    BBC One

  5. The Open Plan

    A preview of the British Open with local major winners Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  6. Classroom Secrets

    Hidden cameras capture the behaviour of young pupils over a week.

    BBC One

  7.

    The Power of Om

    Reverend Richard Coles explores the science of sacred sounds.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  8.

    How Dolly Got Rotherham Reading

    Sarfraz Manzoor meets Dolly Parton to discover her 'Imagination Library'

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  9. Down off the Pedestals

    Simon Armitage on the trail of two local poets, Ammon Wrigley and Samuel Laycock.

    BBC Radio 4

  10.

    Waiting for Independence Day

    As Scotland awaits a referendum on Independence, what has Quebec's experience been?

    BBC Radio 4

  11.

    My Empire Of Dust

    Wolfgang Stoecker is on a mission to explore the meaning of dust.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12.

    The New Silk Road with Roger Law

    Roger Law visits Yi Wu in China, fast becoming the biggest marketplace in the world.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  13. The Big Gypsy Eviction

    The story of the long dispute between 50 Traveller families and their local council.

    BBC One

  14.

    Horsepower

    Jane Smiley goes horse racing in California. Why is it such fertile ground for a novelist?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  15. Wales and Hollywood

    Russell T Davies and Eve Myles look at how Hollywood films have portrayed Wales.

    BBC One Wales

  16. DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal

    An appeal on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee for the crisis in East Africa.

    BBC

  17. Apêl DEC

    Apêl Argyfwng Dwyrain Affrica y DEC. East Africa DEC Appeal.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  18. Welsh Mega Dairies

    How plans for mega dairies are setting dairy farmers against one another.

    BBC One Wales

  19. DEC Emergency Appeal - East Africa

    An appeal for humanitarian aid for those affected by the severe drought in East Africa.

    BBC Radio Wales

  20. DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal

    An appeal on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee for the crisis in East Africa.

    BBC ALBA

  21. BBC London: The Olympic Debate

    Jeremy Vine chairs as Londoners grill Lord Coe and Mayor Boris Johnson about the Olympics.

    BBC One

  22. The Rattigan Enigma by Benedict Cumberbatch

    Actor Benedict Cumberbatch explores the life and work of playwright Terence Rattigan.

    BBC Four

  23. DEC Afraga an Ear

    Tony Kearney presents an appeal for humanitarian aid for the crisis in East Africa.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  24.

    The Ice Cream Van Cometh

    Jim Carey celebrates the ice cream van with enthusiasts Francis Rossi and Johnny Vegas.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  25.

    Human Kind

    Matthew Taylor tells the story of the last eight years in the life of George Price.

    BBC Radio 4

  26.

    Science: From Cradle to Grave

    Dr Ben Goldacre explores what happens when science takes the long view.

    BBC Radio 4

  27.

    So You Want To Be an Exorcist

    The exorcism business is booming - Jolyon Jenkins asks if and why demonism is on the rise.

    BBC Radio 4

  28.

    The I Love You Bridge

    Penny Woolcock investigates who sprayed a marriage proposal on a Sheffield bridge.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  29. Wordsworth's Mysterious Trip to Calais

    A love affair and a secret daughter takes Wordsworth to Calais as John Worthen discovers.

    BBC Radio 4

  30.

    Giving the Critic Back His Voice

    Ricky Ross discovers how one Scottish company is giving back the freedom of speech.

    BBC Radio 4

  31.

    The Sex Test

    Chris Ledgard asks if gender testing will mean a level playing field for female athletes.

    BBC Radio 4

  32.

    The Barbershop

    Stephen Smith reports from inside the High Street 'freemasonry' of the barber's.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  33.

    Mr Suzuki's Bach Passion

    Overthrowing centuries of musical tradition - and prejudice: the Japanese Bach revolution.

    BBC Radio 4

  34. Welsh Room Rescue

    A team of volunteers help Sharon from Scurlage to complete the extension on her house.

    BBC Two Wales

  35.

    The Art of Water Music

    Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  36. My Resignation

    Is the honourable resignation dead? Famous resigners relive the decision to stay or go.

    BBC Four

  37. Searching for Answers

    Helena Gallagher goes in search of her father who drowned when she was four.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  38. Darren Clarke's Open Destiny

    How Darren Clarke secured his first British Open championship at his 20th attempt.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  39.

    Taking Tea with Tyrants

    Lyse Doucet asks diplomats and politicians how we should engage with brutal regimes.

    BBC Radio 4

  40. Caring Too Much

    Julie Fernandez explores the complex relationship between disabled child and parent carer.

    BBC Radio 4

  41.

    The Path of Least Resistance

    As antibiotic resistance increases, Dr Stuart Flanagan investigates what the future holds.

    BBC Radio 4

  42. Lion Kings

    Carolyn Hitt tells the story of the victorious 1971 British and Irish Lions team.

    BBC Radio Wales

  43. Chilean Miners: 17 Days Buried Alive

    The Chilean miners trapped underground in 2010 remember the story of the first 17 days.

    BBC Two

  44.

    Return to Vukovar

    Martin Bell returns 20 years on to the Siege of Vukovar in Croatia.

    BBC Radio 4

  45. The Little Black Fish That Created Big Waves

    A powerful political allegory uncovered in a famous 1968 Iranian children's book.

    BBC Radio 4

  46. An t-Slighe a bu Mhiosa (The Worst Journey in the World)

    Veterans of the WW2 arctic ship convoys make a pilgrimage along the original route.

    BBC ALBA

  47.

    How to Write a Personal Statement

    A personal statement is crucial for university. What should it say, asks Imogen Stubbs?

    BBC Radio 4

  48. Llanelli Riots

    Huw Edwards tells the story of the Llanelli riots that occurred a century ago.

    BBC One Wales

  49. My Jean Brodie

    Inspirational but dangerous... Teachers with elements of Jean Brodie in them.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  50. The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest

    The story of George Mallory, who disappeared trying to be the first to conquer Everest.

    BBC Two

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