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  1. Christmas Awakening

    Poet Kenneth Steven explores the deeper meaning of Christmas.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  2. The Summer of Love

    Scottish people celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Summer of Love.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  3. Blwyddyn Rhydian

    Magi yn dilyn blwyddyn Rhydian Roberts o'r X Factor. Following X Factor finalist Rhydian.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  4. The Wonderful Sound of Woolies

    Brian Matthew looks at Woolworth's colourful musical history.

    BBC Radio 2

  5. Frost Fair

    Celebrating the extraordinary fairs once held on London's frozen River Thames.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  6. Grampian - Toradh nam Bliadhna

    Nostalgic look back at Gaelic TV with Norman Macleod and Patsi Mackenzie.

    BBC ALBA

  7. Eilean Fraoich

    70 years ago this famous collection of Lewis songs was first published.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  8. 2008 at the Movies

    A look back at the films of 2008, with contributions from Jack Black and Gemma Arterton.

    BBC One

  9. Thoir Dhomh do Làmh

    The life and poetry of Rev John MacLeod.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  10. Prog Rock Britannia: An Observation in Three Movements

    Documentary about progressive music and the generation of bands that were involved.

    BBC Four

  11. The Man Who Made Eric and Ernie

    A tribute to entertainment impresario Sir Bill Cotton, who died in 2008.

    BBC Two

  12. Maadai-Kara

    Benjamin Zephaniah explores the ancient oral tradition of southern Siberian throat singing

    BBC Radio 4

  13. The Pixar Story

    The story of the pioneering computer animation studio Pixar.

    BBC Two

  14. The Perfect TV Detective

    Special programme celebrating Britain's TV detectives.

    BBC Two

  15. Blackadder Rides Again

    Documentary looking at the sitcom from its beginnings, featuring interviews with the cast.

    BBC One

  16. Femme Fatale: The Story of Nico

    The German chanteuse who sang on one of the most important records in rock history.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17. The Omnipresent Mr Handel

    How Handel became, through his oratorios, a favourite of the working and middle classes.

    BBC Radio 4

  18.

    Doctor Who: Top 5 Christmas Moments

    A look back at the best moments from the Doctor's festive adventures.

    BBC One

  19. Stewart Parker, Northern Star

    Marie-Louise Muir celebrates the life and work of Belfast-born dramatist Stewart Parker.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  20. Morecambe and Wise: the Show What Paul Merton Did

    Paul Merton hosts a definitive celebration of the greatest British comedy duo ever.

    BBC One

  21. Times They Are A Changing

    Paul Sexton looks at the art of the protest song and its story from past to present.

    BBC Radio 2

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    Online Damage: Porn in the 21st Century

    Penny Marshall examines the effects of the rapid expansion of online porn on UK society.

    BBC Radio 4

  23. The Shock of the Knee

    Fashion writer Colin McDowell recalls the rise of the miniskirt.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  24. A Celestial Star in Piccadilly

    Anna Chen presents a tribute to Hollywood's first Chinese-American star, Anna May Wong.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  25. Triple Espresso, Marinetti and the Futurists

    The story of the Futurist movement and its founder, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  26. Ricky Warwick: The Singer and the Songs

    Kim Lenaghan is joined by singer Ricky Warwick who found fame with rock band The Almighty.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  27. Winnie the Who?

    Michael Rosen explores the popularity in Russia of Winnie the Pooh translations.

    BBC Radio 4

  28. Seven Photographs that Changed Fashion

    Rankin tells the story of fashion photography by recreating his favourite seven images.

    BBC Four

  29. Discovering the Sitwells

    Writer and broadcaster William Sitwell discovers more about his family's literary heritage

    BBC Radio 4

  30. In Search of Sid

    Musician Jah Wobble discovers the real Sid Vicious, 30 years after his death.

    BBC Radio 4

  31. The History of the Burns Supper

    Ayrshireman Billy Kay traces the story of the Burns Supper.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  32. The Sound of Young America

    Pete Mitchell looks at how the Motown sound has influenced musicians around the world.

    BBC Radio 2

  33. Five Meet to Make Up Myths

    Gyles Brandreth explores the creative connections between five Victorian authors.

    BBC Radio 4

  34. Burns the Brand

    Comedian Fred MacAulay tries to quantify the value of Robert Burns to the British economy.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  35. Seasick Steve: Bringing It All Back Home

    Bluesman Seasick Steve takes a trip back to his old stomping grounds in the Deep South.

    BBC Four

  36. Desperate Man Blues

    The story of a pioneer in the preservation of 78rpm records and American roots music.

    BBC Four

  37. John Mortimer: A Life in Words

    The thoughts and observations of former QC, writer and raconteur, Sir John Mortimer.

    BBC Four

  38. The Complete Burns

    Janice Forsyth talks to participants of a project to record every single Burns poem.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  39. The Linguistic Legacy of Robert Burns

    Billy Kay talks to Scottish people and finds out what's left of the poet's native tongue.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  40. An Address to a Haggis

    Helen Mark and guests celebrate the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns' birth.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  41. Personal Visions

    An affectionate look at the life and times of artist Sister Aloysius McVeigh.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  42. Robert Burns: The People's Poet

    Andrew O'Hagan journeys to the places in Scotland that inspired poet Robert Burns.

    BBC Four

  43. The Life and Times of the Tambourine

    Huw Williams traces the history of the tambourine, from Stravinsky to the Sugababes.

    BBC Radio Wales

  44. Stash: The Dandy Aesthete of Swinging London

    Mark Paytress tracks down the mysterious Stash, friend to the stars of 60s London.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  45. Hoddinott's Hall of Music

    The opening of the new Hoddinott Hall in the Wales Millennium Centre.

    BBC Two Wales

  46. God and the Movies

    How film studios are placing Christian themes at the heart of blockbusters.

    BBC Radio 4

  47. The Monsarrat Archive

    Barry Norman explores the archive of material amassed by author Nicholas Monsarrat.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. Forever 22

    Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  49. God.com

    Dr Robert Beckford examines the popularity of religion on the internet.

    BBC Radio 4

  50. Maria Elena Holly: My Life With Buddy

    Maria Elena Holly talks to Don McLean about her life with Buddy before and since his death

    BBC Radio 2

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