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  1. Life after War: Haunted by Helmand

    Soldiers who survived a deadly attack reveal how their lives are still haunted.

    BBC Three

  2.

    Bridging the Gulf

    Razia Iqbal visits the women architects of the Gulf - a story of success in the desert.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  3. Queen of Versailles

    The story of a couple whose plans of building a mansion are hit by the economic crisis.

    BBC Three

  4. Climbing Everest with a Mountain on My Back: The Sherpa's Story

    The reality of the daily lives of the Sherpas who help mountaineers climb Everest.

    BBC Four

  5. The Princess Victoria Disaster

    Karen Atkinson tells the story of the sinking of the MV Princess Victoria, 60 years later.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  6. Up Helly Aa

    Following the chief Viking during the 12 months leading up to the great fire festival.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  7. Make Me a Muslim

    Following the highs and lows of five girls as they embrace their new faith of Islam.

    BBC Three

  8. Prisoner Number A26188: Henia Bryer

    One woman's extraordinary testimony of her survival through the genocidal horrors of WWII.

    BBC One

  9.

    The World Cup for Writers

    Joe Dunthorne's England Writers Football Team plays against the Scotland Writers Team.

    BBC Radio 4

  10. Taxi Tales

    Locals and foreigners alike offer their opinions on the city of Belfast.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  11. Sleepless Night

    A composed feature that explores sleeplessness and the sounds of a sleepless night.

    BBC Radio 4

  12. Blind Date with Runyon

    Peter White hears about Damon Runyon, who captured New York's lowlife vibes in the 1920s.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    The Meaning of Liff at 30

    John Lloyd celebrates 30 years of The Meaning of Liff with Matt Lucas and Helen Fielding.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  14. Islam Without God

    Abdul-Rehman Malik explores whether it is possible to be a Muslim without believing in God

    BBC Radio 4

  15. Prince Harry: Frontline Afghanistan

    Documentary following Prince Harry into action during his second tour of Afghanistan.

    BBC Three

  16. The Drowning City

    Isabel Hilton reports on how New York is learning from the lessons of Hurricane Sandy.

    BBC Radio 4

  17. Lisdoonvarna - When Love Comes To Town

    A look at Europe's largest match making festival as two Gaelic girls try to find love.

    BBC ALBA

  18. Billy Connolly - A BAFTA Life in Pictures

    A look at Billy Connolly's career as he is presented with a special BAFTA award.

    BBC Two Scotland

  19.

    Marseille 2013

    Philip Sweeney on music, crime and culture in Marseille, 2013 European City of Culture.

    BBC Radio 4

  20.

    Remembering James Bulger

    Winifred Robinson returns to the Bulger family, 20 years after the murder of their son.

    BBC Radio 4

  21. Carwyn James: Tries of the '70s

    The top ten tries scored by Wales during their Golden Era as chosen by Carwyn James.

    BBC Two Wales

  22. Guns: An American Love Affair

    Journalist DD Guttenplan explores the cultural roots of America's love affair with guns.

    BBC Radio 4

  23. Safe at Last

    Edi Stark talks to women who have survived domestic abuse and explores some of the myths.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  24.

    This Eurosceptic Isle

    James Landale examines how Euroscepticism has become increasingly powerful in UK politics.

    BBC Radio 4

  25.

    Crossing the Bay

    Poet Paul Farley takes a walk across the dangerous sands of Morecambe Bay.

    BBC Radio 4

  26. A Scribbled Aside

    Writer Ian Sansom explores his own and others' enduring obsession with notebooks.

    BBC Radio 4

  27. Litter Wars

    Documentary following the people who are passionate about clearing their streets of mess.

    BBC One

  28. Hardeep's Game of Life

    Hardeep Singh Kohli asks whether playing is on the verge of being co-opted by marketeers.

    BBC Radio 4

  29.

    Was Gertrude Stein Any Good?

    I am a genius. Gertrude Stein. A genius. A genius. I. Gertrude Stein. Am I a genius?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  30. Eat, Pray, Write a Memoir

    Ian McMillan goes in search of how to write a memoir and exactly where to start.

    BBC Radio 4

  31. Why Bob the Builder Has Moved Overseas

    Gerald Scarfe and a gripping tale of talent, toons and tax relief.

    BBC Radio 4

  32. Good Italy, Bad Italy: Girlfriend in a Coma

    Bill Emmott asks where has Italy gone wrong and examines the good sides and the disasters.

    BBC Four

  33. The Sea King: Britain's Flying Past

    John Sergeant celebrates one of Britain's most iconic aircraft, the Sea King helicopter.

    BBC Two

  34. In Search of the Real Pope Benedict

    Following the resignation of Pope Benedict, Edward Stourton looks at his life and legacy.

    BBC Radio 4

  35.

    How Iraq Changed the World

    Writer and broadcaster John Kampfner looks at the global consequences of war in Iraq.

    BBC Radio 4

  36. I Love Wales

    On St David's Day, Connie Fisher and Gareth Gwynn talk to people about why they love Wales

    BBC One Wales

  37. Barry John: The King

    A candid portrait of rugby player Barry John, who retired at height of his powers.

    BBC One Wales

  38. The Etymology of Entomology

    Zoologist Dr George McGavin looks at the odd, often amusing names given to insects.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  39. The Curse of the Confederacy of Dunces

    Matthew Wells tells the story of the tragedy of a 20th-century comic masterpiece.

    BBC Radio 4

  40.

    Rhymes of Passion

    Laura Barton tells the true story behind By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept.

    BBC Radio 4

  41.

    Feel the Chant: The Brit Funk Story

    David Grant revisits a unique era in British music with the Jazz-funk explosion.

    BBC Radio 4

  42. Boxing at the Movies: Kings of the Ring

    Danny Leigh explores the elemental drama of the boxing movie.

    BBC Four

  43. Simonides: Body Bags

    Poet Robert Crawford asks what connects the ancient Greek poet Simonides with war today.

    BBC Radio 4

  44. I Wandered Lonely as a Cat: Poetry and Jazz

    Ian McMillan reveals the heart of Poetry and Jazz and detects its strong beats today.

    BBC Radio 4

  45. 14 Days

    How Fr Reid tried to break the 14-day cycle of violence in Northern Ireland in March '88.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  46.

    I Dressed Ziggy Stardust

    Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by David Bowie.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47. Destination Freedom

    Profile of the pioneering 1940s civil rights radio series Destination Freedom.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. Christianity at the Crossroads

    A debate on the issues facing the new Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury.

    BBC Radio 4

  49.

    Lenin in Letchworth

    Why did the steely Russian revolutionary reputedly visit the first English garden city?

    BBC Radio 4

  50. Love and Death in City Hall

    The ins and outs of Belfast City Hall's registry of births, marriages and deaths.

    BBC Four

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