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  1. Inside the Fed

    Simon Jack tells the surprising story of the US Federal Reserve.

    BBC Radio 4

  2. Precious Metal

    Martin Ellis explores the work of contemporary silversmiths.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  3. Sons and Lovers

    Frank Cottrell Boyce marks the centenary of DH Lawrence's first masterpiece.

    BBC Radio 4

  4. David Meade: Crowd Control

    David Meade attemps to control crowds using his mentalist abilities.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  5. One Wild Winter: Surviving Avalanches

    The results of the harsh weather during the winter of 2012 in the Scottish mountains.

    BBC One Scotland

  6. Knife Crime - Winning the War

    David Gillanders examines the interventions that helped Glasgow shed its violent past.

    BBC One Scotland

  7.

    David Attenborough: My Life in Sound

    Exclusive BBC interview with David Attenborough about his life in wildlife sound.

    BBC Radio 4

  8.

    Maths and Magic

    Magician Jolyon Jenkins investigates the links between numbers and illusion.

    BBC Radio 4

  9. The Girl with Two Hearts

    How one young girl's battle with heart disease could lead to groundbreaking breakthroughs.

    BBC One Wales

  10. Whatever Happened to Community?: The Debate

    Rev Dr Giles Fraser hosts a debate about community. Is it something we have lost?

    BBC Radio 4

  11.

    Lines in the Sand

    Mark Doyle investigates the new threat from Africa's Islamist militants.

    BBC Radio 4

  12. A' Bhliadhna/News Review 2013

    A look back over 2013 with some of the BBC An Là reporters.

    BBC ALBA

  13. Cridhe Na Cuise - Capercaillie @ 30

    A profile of Capercallie, who have broadened the awareness of Gaelic culture worldwide.

    BBC ALBA

  14. This Christmas Is Different

    Mo McCullough meets people whose expectations of Christmas have changed during the year.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  15. The Queen's Speech

    The Queen addresses the nation on Christmas Day.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  16. Our Year On Air

    Shereen Nanjiani revisits BBC Radio Scotland's broadcasting highlights of 2013.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  17. Signs Taken for Wonders

    Vivienne Parry explores how literary vision has been shaped by scientific discovery.

    BBC Radio 4

  18. Return to Angola

    Mary Harper reports from Angola on the return of the Portuguese to their former colony.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. The Beatles - Alone: At the BBC

    Ken Bruce has a collection of BBC Beatle moments, with 60s archive sessions and interviews

    BBC Radio 2

  20. Newyddion y Flwyddyn

    Alun Thomas a'i westeion sy'n bwrw golwg yn ôl ar rai o brif straeon y flwyddyn.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  21. SWAGs

    With even more passion and zeal than the players, it's The Shinty Wives and Girlfriends.

    BBC ALBA

  22. Once Upon a Time in the West Midlands

    Marking four decades since the greatest battle for the Christmas No 1 ever.

    BBC Radio 2

  23. Penblwydd Hapus

    Nia Roberts yn siarad gyda Dai Jones ar achlysur dathlu ei benblwydd yn 70oed.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  24. When I Get My Name in Lights

    When I Get My Name In Lights – Presented by Glee's Mr Schuester, Matthew Morrison.

    BBC Radio 2

  25. Michelle at the Mod

    Michelle McManus competes for the Silver Pendant for Gaelic learners at the 2013 Mod.

    BBC ALBA

  26. 30/12/2013

    Looking back at the remaking of the classic album.

    BBC Radio 2

  27. Simon Fuller's Top Ten

    Nicki Chapman chats to the entrepreneur and artist manager about his favourite music.

    BBC Radio 2

  28. Nia a'r Hogia: 50 Mlynedd o Hogia'r Wyddfa

    Nia Roberts yn edrych nôl dros 50 mlynedd o Hogia'r Wyddfa.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  29. Stig at Fifty

    David Almond celebrates the 50th birthday of the classic children's book Stig of the Dump.

    BBC Radio 4

  30. The Only Way Is Up

    Simon Cox talks to those charged with turning round poor-performing organisations.

    BBC Radio 4

  31.

    Extreme Commuting

    Travelling with the extreme commuters; a modern phenomenon.

    BBC Radio 4

  32. Christmas on Benefits

    Young jobseekers must organise a cracker of a Christmas party on a benefits budget.

    BBC Three

  33. HM The Queen

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

    BBC Radio 4

  34. 2013: Moments in Time

    The story of 2013 told through high-impact images of the year.

    BBC Two

  35.

    Gypsy Pride and Prejudice

    Elinor Goodman examines the complex identity of England's Gypsies.

    BBC Radio 4

  36.

    The Man Who Fell to Earth

    Rob Walker investigates the mystery of a man found dead on a west London street.

    BBC Radio 4

  37.

    Bringing up the Grandkids

    Aasmah Mir meets the families in which grandparents are bringing up their grandchildren.

    BBC Radio 4

  38.

    Show Me the Way to Go Home

    BBC Amateur Scientist Ruth Brooks looks at how animals navigate, from cats to pigeons.

    BBC Radio 4

  39. Cunnart

    Disposing of landmines and bombs around the world.

    BBC ALBA

  40. Gaisgich na Camanachd/Shinty Heroes

    A look at the lasting effects of the Great War on shinty and on the Highlands.

    BBC ALBA

  41.

    The Island at the End of the World

    A rare visit to Palmerston, the south Pacific island, where all are descended from one man

    BBC Radio 4

  42. Sting: When the Last Ship Sails

    Sting and his band perform songs from his album The Last Ship.

    BBC One

  43. Jared Diamond: How Geography Creates History

    Jared Diamond argues that slight differences in geography can have profound consequences.

    BBC Radio 4

  44. Good Hair

    Comedian Chris Rock explores the world of African-American hair.

    BBC Two

  45.

    Immigration: Good for Whom?

    Residents of Birmingham discuss the impact of mass migration on community life in Britain.

    BBC Radio 4

  46.

    The Inheritance Collection

    The Rev Richard Coles picks from this year's crop of Saturday Live's Inheritance Tracks.

    BBC Radio 4

  47. How Auld Lang Syne Took Over the World

    A look at how Scotland's best-known musical export became a worldwide phenomenon.

    BBC One Scotland

  48. Dream Me Up Scotty

    Alex Norton discover how showbusiness has handled the portrayal of the Scottish accent.

    BBC One Scotland

  49. Charles Chilton - It's a Stereophonic World

    Michael Bentine brings us an experiment in sound for 'people with ears six feet apart'.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  50. Charles Chilton - Lincoln Frees the Slaves

    The history of slavery and the American Civil War, through songs and eyewitness accounts.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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