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  1. Wood 'n' Wire

    Mark Shiner finds out what's behind making an instrument

    BBC Radio Scotland

  2. Doctor Who Greatest Moments

    Series reliving action from the legendary sci-fi show, featuring exclusive interviews

    BBC Three

    Show available episodes

  3. Sideways

    Mark Inchley takes an alternative look at Shetland's arts and culture

    BBC Radio Scotland

  4. The Frost Collection

    David Frost and guests look back at some of the most memorable interviews of his career

    BBC Radio 4

  5. Friday Night Is Mercer Night

    BBC Radio 2 celebrates the birth centenary of the lyricist Johnny Mercer

    BBC Radio 2

  6. Greek Uncovered

    Series going behind the scenes of US teen comedy-drama Greek, with exclusive interviews

    BBC Three

  7. Culture Zone

    A vibrant mix of conversation and music

    BBC Radio Scotland

  8. What's So Great About ...?

    Lenny Henry explores the iconic status of people or things held dear by many

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  9. The Book Café and The Movie Café

    Literary treats in The Book Cafe plus film and DVD news in The Movie Cafe

    BBC Radio Scotland

  10. Radio 2 Elvis Season

    BBC Radio 2 celebrates the life of Elvis Presley

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  11. Newswipe

    Charlie Brooker sets his sights firmly on news

    BBC Four

  12. 5 live Selection

    Victoria Derbyshire presents the week's highlights from 5 live

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  13. Sacred Music

    Simon Russell Beale explores the flowering of Western sacred music.

    BBC Four

  14. Talla Naomh Anndrais

    John Morrison presents a history of Gaelic choral music

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  15. Ur Fhàs - Tàlaidhean

    Morag Macleod and Jo Macdonald trace the origin of lullabies in the Gaelic tradition

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  16. The Culture Café

    Provocative discussions, inspiring guests and news about trends, fashion, music and art.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  17. Seoid a' Ghramafon

    Music programme

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  18. The Comedy Café

    Janice Forsyth with all that's new in comedy on radio, TV, the movies, online and live.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  19. Lost Voices

    Poet Brian Patten explores the life and work of lesser-known or forgotten poets

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  20. Great Movie Mistakes

    Exposing the cinematic blunders and gaffes that film studios hoped they had got away with

    BBC Three

  21. Molam E

    Sreath air dàin spioradail nan Gàidheal. A series on Gaelic hymns and spiritual poetry

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  22. Funny Friends

    Comedian Susan Calman hangs out with her Funny Friends.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  23. Guma Slàn Do Na Fearaibh

    The story behind the classic Gaelic emigration song

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  24. EBU Schumann Day

    Andrew McGregor and Sarah Walker celebrate the 200th anniversary of Schumann's birth

    BBC Radio 3

  25. The BBC's Big Concert

    A day of live music from all over the UK, featuring the five BBC orchestras

    BBC Radio 3

  26. Òrain Dhòmhnaill Ailein Dhòmhnallaich

    Poetry and song

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  27. O'r Maes

    Holl adloniant maes Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2024 Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  28. Northern Ireland's El Dorado

    Gold treasure has been found in County Down. Gerry Anderson meets the curatorial team

    BBC Radio Foyle

  29. Y Silff Lyfrau

    Adolygiadau o rai o'r cyfrolau Cymraeg diweddaraf.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  30. The National Eisteddfod

    A look back at the highlights of the Welsh festival of literature, music and performance

    BBC Radio Wales

  31. Sruth an Eolais

    A look at the songs and poetry of Scotland's highlands and islands

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  32. Route 66 - The Mother Road

    Award-winning conductor Charles Hazlewood takes a trip down 'The Mother Road'

    BBC Radio 2

  33. Great TV Mistakes

    The best of the worst blunders and continuity errors that TV hoped no one had spotted

    BBC Three

  34. A Day in the Life of a Diva

    Shan Cothi follows a typical day in the life of a soprano

    BBC Radio Wales

  35. Robert Winston's Musical Analysis

    Exploring the relationship between the music and the medical conditions of composers

    BBC Radio 4

  36. Jazz Junctions

    Guy Barker explores the history of jazz.

    BBC Radio 2

  37. Tales of Everyday Folk

    Felicity Finch, Ruth in The Archers, visits unusual locations to see soaps in the making

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38. Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail

    Programmes related to this year's Royal National Mod

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  39. Lunchtime with Mark Patterson, including News at One

    Grassroots news, views, issues and culture from across the north west community

    BBC Radio Foyle

  40. 1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

    Richie Brave hosts the biggest group chat of the week.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Show available episodes

  41. Baird nan Oran

    In search of the legacy of the Gaelic poets

    BBC ALBA

  42. The Genius of Mozart

    Series of discussions, documentaries and performances to celebrate the work of Mozart

    BBC Radio 3

  43. John Lennon: The New York Years

    Susan Sarandon explores the major moments of Lennon's life and career in New York

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  44. Feeling Good: The Nina Simone Story

    Nina's daughter Simone explores her mother's life and career

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  45. The Story of Funk

    Blaxploitation actress Pam Grier presents a history of funk music

    BBC Radio 2

  46. The Book Programme

    Robert Robinson presents book reviews, panel discussions and author interviews

    BBC Two

  47. Museum Lecture

    Series of lectures.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  48. Song Stories

    Famous figures reveal the hidden stories and personalities behind some well-known songs

    BBC Radio 2

  49. The Bands That Mattered

    Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands.

    BBC Radio 2

  50. The Archers at 60

    Classic episodes and brand new interviews with members of the cast.

    BBC Radio 7

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