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  1. The Night The Animals Talked

    Ian McMillan's magical exploration of Christmas Eve legends from around the world.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  2. Send in the Clones

    Andrew Collins explores how and why tribute bands have developed into a huge industry.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  3. A Child's Christmas in Wales

    A funny, evocative memory of a boy's Christmas in Wales.

    BBC Radio 4

  4. Christmas Crackers

    Phil Jupitus recalls the way that television and radio have celebrated Christmas Day.

    BBC Radio 4

  5. When CB Ruled the Waves

    Dominic Arkwright recalls the heady days of CB radio, introduced in the UK in 1981.

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Video Killed the Musician

    Harry Allen meets the founders, the watchers and critics of MTV, the 24-hour music channel

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7. The Storytellers

    Adrian Chiles travels with Britain's growing band of professional storytellers.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  8. The Eel Pie Island Hotel

    Manfred Mann singer Paul Jones looks at the musical history of The Eel Pie Island Hotel.

    BBC Radio 4

  9. Language of Laughter

    Julian Clary meets the intrepid British comics who take their acts abroad.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  10. A Very Special Relationship

    A look at the relationship between New Labour and Rupert Murdoch's News International.

    BBC Radio 4

  11. Who Wrote Bach's Toccata?

    Could Bach's most famous work be a fake? Simon Townley investigates.

    BBC Radio 4

  12. The British Mosque

    Architectural historian Joe Kerr assesses the design and quality of Britain's mosques.

    BBC Radio 4

  13. A Very Special Relationship

    A look at the relationship between New Labour and Rupert Murdoch's News International.

    BBC Radio 4

  14. Mrs Grenfell and Her Music Man

    A look at the work of the songwriting team of Joyce Grenfell and Richard Addinsell.

    BBC Radio 4

  15. Iraq Online

    Defence Correspondent Paul Wood investigates the phenomenon of war blogging.

    BBC Radio 4

  16. Roots

    Actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah explores the impact of the TV drama series Roots.

    BBC Radio 4

  17. Angels Don't Swear: Marty Feldman Revisited

    Gene Wilder presents a tribute to his friend Marty Feldman.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Philip Pullman and Miss Jones

    Best-selling author Philip Pullman talks to his former schoolteacher Enid Jones.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. The Original Godfathers

    Paul Jackson celebrates the prolific writing partnership of Frank Muir and Denis Norden.

    BBC Radio 4

  20. The Accidental Beauties of Silly Songs

    Author Alexander McCall Smith explores W H Auden's fascination with music and song.

    BBC Radio 4

  21. Picasso's Fallen Women

    Richard Cork explores the history of Picasso's 1907 masterpiece Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.

    BBC Radio 4

  22. The Sound of the Baskervilles

    Russell Davies follows the musical clues through the Sherlock Holmes stories.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  23. Three Sisters

    How the theme of the three sisters has been used by storytellers through the centuries.

    BBC Radio 4

  24. The Appalling Mr Dali

    Malcolm McLaren presents a profile of artist Salvador Dali.

    BBC Radio 4

  25. One Woman's Struggle: The Story of the MOBO Awards

    The Story of the MOBO Awards: Kanya King tells the story of her original vision.

    BBC Radio 4

  26. Final Curtain

    John Godber takes a last look around Bretton Hall College in West Yorkshire.

    BBC Radio 4

  27. Cardigans at Christmas

    A look at the rise and demise of the Christmas light-entertainment spectacular.

    BBC Two

  28. The Radio One Story

    A celebration of one of the nation's favourite radio stations, Radio 1.

    BBC Two

  29. WW2: War and Words

    Twenty momentous years that changed the course of world history, from 1936 to 1956.

    BBC World Service

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  30. Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman

    British director John Boorman embarks on a quest to understand the American film star.

    BBC Two

  31. Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story

    Victoria Wood presents the true story behind Britain's timeless comedy.

    BBC Two

  32. Penelope Keith - Lady of the Manor

    An affectionate tribute to actress Penelope Keith outlining her life and career.

    BBC Two

  33. The Birth of Horror

    The real stories behind three classic horror texts and how they came to be written.

    BBC Two

  34.

    The Kenneth Williams Story: A Reputations Special

    Documentary exploring Britain's funniest and most complex comic performer.

    BBC Two

  35. The Essential Michael Jackson

    Profile of the star whose career began aged four and released the best-selling album ever.

    BBC Two

  36. Westway to the World

    The Clash's four original members each tell their side of the band's story.

    BBC Two

  37. The Elgin Marbles

    Andrew Graham-Dixon explores how the Elgin Marbles were removed from Athens.

    BBC Two

  38. Backstage

    Featuring onstage performances from Ja Rule, DMX, Jay-Z, Redman and Method Man.

    BBC Two

  39. Ghosts of Christmas Past

    An affectionate look back at Christmases past through home movies.

    BBC Two

  40. It Started with Swap Shop

    The original team reunite for a one-off 30th anniversary edition of the classic TV show.

    BBC Four

  41. The Last 48 Hours of Kurt Cobain

    The week before Kurt Cobain was found dead from a single gunshot, he went missing.

    BBC Two

  42. Jackie Magazine: A Girl's Best Friend

    A bitter-sweet look at the golden age of Jackie magazine.

    BBC Two

  43. Naqoyqatsi

    Art film which sets images from everyday life to the music of Philip Glass.

    BBC Two

  44. Rick Stein in Du Maurier Country

    Rick Stein pays a personal tribute to the novelist Daphne du Maurier.

    BBC One

  45. Taking the Mick out of Tony

    Simon Hoggart looks back at ten years of satirising Tony Blair.

    BBC Radio 4

  46. Elgar's Enigma: A Hidden Portrait

    Conductor Andrew Davis explores the stories behind Elgar's Enigma Variations.

    BBC Four

  47. From Grange Hill to Albert Square... and Beyond

    Former cast members celebrate 21 years of Grange Hill.

    BBC Four

  48. The Sumo Tokoyama: The Art of Hairdressing for Wrestlers

    Documentary about the importance of hairdressing in the world of sumo wrestling.

    BBC Four

  49. Top of the Pops: The True Story

    Jamie Theakston presents a history of Britain's best-loved music show.

    BBC One

  50. Wild Boys: The Story of Duran Duran

    Documentary charting the rise and fall of the pop group synonymous with 1980s glamour.

    BBC One

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