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  1. Phill Jupitus' Strips

    Phill Jupitus meets the creators of some of his favourite comic strips

    BBC Radio 4

  2. Visions of Space

    Robert Hughes presents an exploration of three of the world's most remarkable architects.

    BBC Four

  3. Ways of Seeing

    Influential 1972 series about the way we look at paintings, presented by John Berger.

    BBC Two

  4. Ulaidhean

    Derek MacKay and Kirsty MacDonald scour Scotland's museums

    BBC ALBA

  5. The Shock of the New

    Robert Hughes' 1980 series tracing the development of modern art from 1880 to the present.

    BBC Two

  6. Art of Arts TV

    The contribution that arts programmimg has made to our national broadcasting culture.

    BBC Four

  7. Poetic Presenters

    Ten Radio Ulster presenters read out the poems that mean the most to them

    BBC Radio Ulster

  8. JB Priestley - Lost Empires

    JB Priestley's tale of the music hall. With Tom Baker and Freddie 'Parrot Face' Davies

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  9. Voyeurs and Visionaries

    A look at film stars and their significance in our lives

    BBC Radio 7

  10. British Style Genius

    Series looking at what makes British fashion and style so distinctive and so influential

    BBC Two

  11. Misfits in France

    Julian Barnes and Hermione Lee on the Victorian writers and artists who went to France

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12. Dragons' Den: The Dragons' Stories

    Series revealing the lives of the Dragons' Den Dragons

    BBC Two

  13. Nathan Milstein: Master of Invention

    Intimate portrait of one of the finest violinists of the 20th century, Nathan Milstein

    BBC Four

  14. Lights, Camera, Landmark

    Visiting parts of the man-made landscape which have been used in films over the years

    BBC Radio 4

  15. Picture Book

    Series which reveals the enchanting story of childhood reading

    BBC Four

  16. Wodehouse Letters

    A selection of letters from novelist and playwright PG Wodehouse to step-daughter, Leonora

    BBC Radio 7

  17. Travels with Vasari

    Two-part documentary exploring the work of Italian Renaissance chronicler Giorgio Vasari

    BBC Four

  18. Versailles Stories

    Series exploring the history and modern evolution of the Palace of Versailles in France

    BBC Four

  19. Féile an Phobail - Twenty Years On

    A documentary series that charts the history of the West Belfast Festival

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  20. Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But

    Showbiz comedy legend Barry Cryer recounts his life and career.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  21. Pilots That Never Flew

    Paul Roseby examines the laborious process of creating successful pilot programmes

    BBC Radio 4

  22. Fred at the Fest

    Fred MacAulay presents highlights from his sold-out show at the Edinburgh Festival

    BBC Radio Scotland

  23. Straight in at Number 1: The Life and Times of the Charts

    Paul Gambaccini explores the past and future of the pop charts

    BBC Radio 2

  24. Advertising: The Most Fun You Can Have With Your Clothes On!

    Advertising executive Robin Wright presents a history of the advertising industry

    BBC Radio 4

  25. Hot House Kids

    Deborah Bull investigates the impact of elite training on children in sport and the arts.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  26. Rod Stewart: Some Guys Have All The Luck

    Johnnie Walker interviews Rod Stewart about his life and 40-year career in music

    BBC Radio 2

  27. Life Behind the News

    Ruth Wishart talks to leading journalists about their professional and personal lives

    BBC Radio Scotland

  28. Showman and Star-Maker: A Tribute to Bill Cotton

    Paul O'Grady presents a special two-part tribute to Bill Cotton

    BBC Radio 2

  29. Stubborn Kind of Fella: Remembering Marvin Gaye

    Another chance to hear Smokey Robinson pay tribute to Marvin Gaye's life, music and legacy

    BBC Radio 2

  30. Alistair Cooke's Seasonal Letters from America

    Justin Webb introduces eight of Alistair Cooke's seasonal Letters from America

    BBC Radio 4

  31. Folk America

    Documentary series about American folk music from the 1920s to the 1960s.

    BBC Four

  32. Hitsville USA: 50 Years of Heart and Soul

    Pete Mitchell plays rare Motown tracks and learns all about the label

    BBC Radio 2

  33. Gene Krupa: Drumming Man!

    Documentary exploring the life and career of influential drummer Gene Krupa

    BBC Radio 2

  34. The Motown Invasion

    Adam White profiles the Tamla Motown label, which launched 40 years ago in Britain

    BBC Radio 2

  35. Still Walking: The Fats Domino Story

    The story of the New Orleans-born singer-songwriter and musician

    BBC Radio 2

  36. The Art of the Matter

    Edi Stark talks to artists who challenge our ethical and moral views

    BBC Radio Scotland

  37. Poems People Love

    People reflect in a very personal way on the poems they have enjoyed

    BBC Radio Wales

  38. Film 2009 with Jonathan Ross

    The latest film news, reviews and interviews.

    BBC One

  39. The Book of Irish Writers

    The story of Irish literature unfolds from early myths to the modern day

    BBC Radio Ulster

  40. Hairspray and Harmonies

    Kit Hesketh-Harvey follows a Birmingham-based ladies barbershop chorus, Second City Sound

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  41. Carmen Miranda: The Lady In The Tutti Frutti Hat

    Exploring the incandescent career and life of Hollywood's original 'Brazilian Bombshell'

    BBC Radio 2

  42. Nat King Cole

    Series examining Cole's career and influence on musicians of many different genres

    BBC Radio 2

  43. The Verb

    Radio 4's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.

    BBC Radio 4

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  44. The Single Story

    David Quantick looks at the extraordinary impact the record single has had on pop music

    BBC Radio 2

  45. Earranan

    Gaelic arts series.

    BBC ALBA

  46. Third Reich & Roll

    Stephen Fry tells the story of how the Third Reich developed recording techniques

    BBC Radio 2

  47. Baroque! - From St Peter's to St Paul's

    Art critic Waldemar Januszczak explores the Baroque tradition in its key locations

    BBC Four

  48. Britishness

    Matthew d'Ancona explores the meaning of 'Britishness'

    BBC Radio 4

  49. Black Screen Britain

    Burt Caesar explores how British film and TV portrayed post-war African-Caribbean migrants

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  50. In the Shadow of Fujisan

    Documentary series looking at the role of wild animals in Japanese life, art and religion

    BBC Four

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