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  1. Rebuilding the LSO

    Matthew Bannister tells the story of the London Symphony Orchestra from the 1980s to now.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  2. Uzbek to My Roots

    An audio diary from Londoner Amy and her family as they journey back to their Jewish roots

    BBC Radio 4

  3. Inside the Academy School Revolution

    Zoe Williams turns school inspector to put a range of academies to the test.

    BBC Radio 4

  4. Songs of the Sacred Harp

    Cerys Matthews visits Alabama to uncover a sacred choral tradition.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Decontaminating Halabja

    John Simpson returns to Kurdistan, 25 years after a devastating chemical weapons attack.

    BBC Radio 4

  6. 1872: A Rugby Rivalry

    A history of Glasgow and Edinburgh inter-district rugby.

    BBC Two Scotland

  7. Wales and the Basque Refugees: The Children's Stories

    Marking the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Basque refugees fleeing Spain's Civil War.

    BBC One Wales

  8. Scotland: Rome's Final Frontier

    A film looking back on three centuries of contact and conflict with Roman invaders.

    BBC Two Scotland

  9. An Alternative Christmas

    Reverend Richard Coles revives a treasure trove of Alternative Christmas recordings.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Pension Off the Old Lady!

    Kamal Ahmed asks how far the Bank of England will need to change under its new governor.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Blackout Ballet

    Ismene Brown uncovers the story of Mona Inglesby and International Ballet.

    BBC Radio 4

  12. Mr X: Julian Maclaren-Ross

    David Taylor explores whether drink and drugs robbed Britain of a literary genius.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  13. Positively Flawed? Affirmative Action and the Future of America

    Gary Younge explores the future of affirmative action in the United States.

    BBC Radio 4

  14. The Tree Scientists

    Dr Adam Hart investigates the science of ash dieback.

    BBC Radio 4

  15. Pound Shops R Us

    Jonty Bloom takes a behind the scenes look at a retail explosion.

    BBC Radio 4

  16. War on Britain's Roads

    Documentary using cycle helmet camera footage to give an insight into Britain's roads.

    BBC One

  17. The Trouble with Aid

    What really happened during the major humanitarian disasters of the last 50 years.

    BBC Four

  18. The Trouble with Aid: The Debate

    Aid professionals and critics debate whether aid may sometimes do more harm than good.

    BBC Four

  19. Slack Sabbaths?

    Peter Curran looks at the role that religion plays in the lives of the people of N Ireland

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  20. No Ideas But in Things: The Poetry of William Carlos Williams

    Annie Freud explores the work of the all-American poet, William Carlos Williams.

    BBC Radio 4

  21. The Last Battle of the Vikings

    Dr Jon Henderson tells the story of the Norsemen in Scotland.

    BBC Two Scotland

  22. Riot Grrrls

    A noisy exploration of the punk and politics of music's Riot Grrrl movement.

    BBC Radio 4

  23.

    Europe Moves East

    Allan Little looks at the changing dynamic of the European Union, as power heads east.

    BBC Radio 4

  24.

    2012: The End of Time

    As the Mayan prophecy of doom approaches, enjoy this light-hearted guide to the apocalypse

    BBC Radio 4

  25. Stage Door

    Actress Rachael Stirling reveals strange tales and secrets from theatre's back doorstep.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Analysing the Child Sex Offender

    Psychotherapist and author Susie Orbach investigates the mind of the child sex abuser.

    BBC Radio 4

  27. For All Mankind

    Science writer Chris Riley examines the enduring legacy of the Apollo moon missions.

    BBC Radio 4

  28. Neil Tennant's Smash Hits Christmas

    Neil Tennant recalls his stint, from Christmas 1982, on pop's most successful magazine.

    BBC Radio 4

  29. Down and Out Debaters

    Durham University debaters attempt to pass on their skills to those less privileged.

    BBC Radio 4

  30. The Story Walls

    Three Belfast artists create a mural to reflect the mood of the community in SE London.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  31. Closing Down

    John and Heather, who have had a shoe business for 28 years, are approaching retirement.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  32. Our Year On Air

    A fast-paced look at some of the highlights of BBC Radio Scotland's year.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  33. Martha's Story

    Dave Payne, father of school dinner blogger Martha, discusses being in the media spotlight

    BBC Radio Scotland

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    Freedom Pass

    Terry Waite and Christopher Matthew use their Freedom Passes on the buses of London.

    BBC Radio 4

  35. HM The Queen

    The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.

    BBC Radio 4

  36. Newyddion y Flwyddyn

    Alun Thomas a'i westeion sy'n bwrw golwg yn ôl dros rai o brif straeon newyddion 2012.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  37. Shakespeare Is German

    An exploration into why Shakespeare is so beloved in Germany.

    BBC Radio 4

  38. Bute: Dreams of the World's Richest Man

    Jonathan Glancey on the amazing cultural legacy of the third Marquis of Bute.

    BBC Radio 4

  39. Jazz Is Dead

    Paul Morley tests the contention that jazz is dead, a victim of its own history.

    BBC Radio 4

  40.

    Roger, the Eagle Has Landed

    Mark Radcliffe recalls the influential life of cult DJ and club promoter Roger Eagle.

    BBC Radio 4

  41.

    Northern Ireland: Who Are We Now?

    As Derry-Londonderry becomes the UK City of Culture, William Crawley considers identity.

    BBC Radio 4

  42. A Tale of Two Sittings

    On the 40th anniversary of Britain joining Europe, Edward Stourton reunites key players.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Ben Goldacre's Bad Evidence

    Ben Goldacre explores the idea of evidence-based policy.

    BBC Radio 4

  44. In Dogs We Trust

    Ian Hamilton explores the varied ways in which people are trusting dogs with their lives.

    BBC One Scotland

  45.

    Forgetting a Revolutionary: Lawrence Durrell at 100

    Tim Marlow encourages us not to forget the novelist Lawrence Durrell.

    BBC Radio 4

  46. Uaigh ar Iarraidh

    Dónal Mac Giolla Chóill takes a journey to learn the history of the tradition of Christmas

    BBC Radio Ulster

  47. Around The World in 25 Years

    Johnny Morris recalls the people, places and animals he's met on his travels.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  48. A Week At The Pitt Rivers

    PD James learns more about a whale tooth necklace she included in 'The Children of Men'.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  49. The Silent Epidemic

    Mark Whitaker reports from SE Asia on the huge toll of child drownings in the region.

    BBC Radio 4

  50. An Drochaid/The Bridge Rising

    Plucky Scottish islanders fight to stop the tolls on the only bridge to their island.

    BBC ALBA

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