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  1. Poet in the Glen

    Poet Kenneth Steven journeys through the remote Glen Lyon in Scotland's Central Highlands.

    BBC Radio 4

  2. Migrant Music

    A look at the impact of the influx of East European immigration on the West's music scene.

    BBC Radio 2

  3. Hardeep Singh at the National Eisteddfod

    Hardeep Singh Kohli joins the festivities in Cardiff at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.

    BBC Two

  4. The Man Who Was Bojangles

    Kwame Kwei-Armah unravels the myths behind tap dancer Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  5. Word Got Around

    Howard Marks presents a documentary on the Stereophonics 1997 debut album Word Gets Around

    BBC Radio Wales

  6. Money Makers: Beach Break Live

    How two young entrepreneurs set up a new and unique summer student music festival.

    BBC Three

  7. London 2012 Party

    Richard Allinson presents coverage of the handover ceremony to the London 2012 Olympics.

    BBC Radio 2

  8. Liverpool on the Box

    Producers, dramatists and stars recall some of the programmes inspired by Liverpool.

    BBC Four

  9. Louis MacNeice: Man and Poet

    Glenn Patterson, Patricia Craig and Michael Longley discuss the poet Louis MacNeice.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  10. The Ancient Novel

    In search of the ancient novel, Tibor Fischer discovers they're like film scripts.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  11. Caught On Film

    Matthew Sweet discovers how our cinematic heritage is gradually disintegrating.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12. 40 Years from Folsom

    Matthew Bannister recalls Johnny Cash's historic 1968 concert at Folsom Prison, California

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  13. Valery Gergiev: Portrait of a Maestro

    Valery Gergiev conducts with the LSO, at the Met and at the Mariinsky Theatre in Russia.

    BBC Four

  14. The ABC of the BBC

    Interspersed readings from poetry collections by Eleanor Farjeon and Wendy Cope.

    BBC Radio 4

  15. Grange Hill: Soap Pioneer

    Robin Ince looks at the life and times of the Grange Hill TV series as it finally ends.

    BBC Radio 4

  16. Because I Paced My Thought

    Frank Ormsby, Anne Tannahill and Cahal Dallat discuss the poet John Hewitt.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  17. Brel et Moi: Alastair Campbell on Jacques Brel

    Alastair Campbell reveals his passion for the music of Belgian singer Jacques Brel.

    BBC Radio 4

  18. The Lament of Swordy Well

    Poet Paul Farley celebrates the work of John Clare through his landmark poem.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. Dòmhnall nan Òran

    The late Rev Donald Budge looks at the life of Skye bard Donald MacLeod.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  20. 150 Years of the Halle

    A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the feted Manchester-based orchestra.

    BBC Radio 4

  21. Diamond and Tiaras - The Nicky Hopkins Story

    Bob Harris recalls the life and extraordinary career of session pianist Nicky Hopkins.

    BBC Radio 2

  22. The Trouble with Scousers

    Winifred Robinson examines the stereotypical image of the Liverpudlian.

    BBC Radio 4

  23. The Heart of Thomas Hardy

    Griff Rhys Jones looks at the emotionally-charged life of celebrated writer Thomas Hardy.

    BBC One

  24. The Roxy Music Story

    Profile of the glam band Roxy Music, who reformed after 25 years to make a new album.

    BBC Four

  25. Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music

    Conversation in which Robin Denselow talks to Bryan Ferry about his band Roxy Music.

    BBC Four

  26. O Lucky Man!

    John Harris investigates the life and work of director Lindsay Anderson.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  27. President Hollywood

    Jonathan Freedland investigates the relationship between on-screen art and political life.

    BBC Four

  28. The Carmine Appice Story

    The story of rock drummer Carmine Appice, who rose to fame as part of Vanilla Fudge.

    BBC Radio 2

  29. David Gilmour: Gdansk Diary

    Documentary about David Gilmour's unique concert in the Gdansk shipyard in August, 2006.

    BBC Four

  30. Dreaming of Toad Hall

    Exploring The Wind in the Willows and author Kenneth Grahame's relationship with his son.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  31. Scraps of Bacon

    Novelist James Maw paints an unofficial portrait of Francis Bacon.

    BBC Radio 4

  32. The Radio Cafe

    Ian Rankin talks to graphic comic writer Alan Grant about Judge Dredd and Batman.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  33. Jacqueline du Pre and the Elgar Cello Concerto

    Director Christopher Nupen's intimate portrait of cellist Jacqueline du Pre.

    BBC Four

  34. Heroes Countdown

    Sneak peeks, behind the scenes footage and an introduction to new characters of series 3.

    BBC Two

  35. Pinchas Zukerman

    Celebrated portrait of violinist Pinchas Zukerman from director Christopher Nupen.

    BBC Four

  36. Blood, Sweat, Tears and Poetry

    Poet Patience Agbabi explores the relationship between poetry and the workplace.

    BBC Radio 4

  37. Listed

    Lucinda Lambton reports on the struggles to save unfashionable 1960s and 1970s buildings.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38. Patrick Kielty and A Night in November

    Documentary about Patrick Kielty's appearance in the play A Night in November.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  39. Baghdad Headbangers

    The story of Iraq's most celebrated heavy metal band, Acrassicauda.

    BBC Radio 4

  40. Hamish Henderson: A Various Man

    Fred Freeman profiles the life and work of the Scottish poet Hamish Henderson.

    BBC Radio 4

  41. Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist

    Profile of Itzhak Perlman, who battled polio to become a violin maestro.

    BBC Four

  42. Art for Schools

    The story of how one woman persuaded famous artists to donate prints to British schools.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  43. Vladimir Ashkenazy: The Vital Juices are Russian

    1968 profile of renowned Russian pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy's charts his move to Iceland.

    BBC Four

  44. Cuirm-Crìochnachaidh a' Mhòid

    Concert with prizewinners from the Royal National Mod.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  45. Les Paul: Chasing Sound

    Documentary profiling Les Paul, creator of the solid-body electric guitar.

    BBC Four

  46. Na Buinn Òir 1

    The Gold Medal competitions live from the Royal National Mod in Falkirk.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  47. Na Buinn Òir 2

    The first round of the Gold Medal and the final one of the Traditional Gold Medal.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  48. Joe Strummer's Last Recorded Concert

    Mark Radcliffe presents an intimate portrait of the iconic musician Joe Strummer.

    BBC Radio 2

  49. Honouring the Office: Playing the White House

    Paul Gambaccini explores the role of the White House as a cultural centre.

    BBC Radio 4

  50. Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music

    Film profile of Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin, featuring several dazzling performances.

    BBC Four

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