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  1. In Search of the Wantley Dragon

    Poet Ian McMillan explores the bawdy 17th-century comic poem The Dragon of Wantley.

    BBC Radio 4

  2. When Harry Met Sally at 20

    Film critic Sarah Churchwell celebrates the classic romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  3. In the Beginning

    Holly Johnson visits Hamburg to explore the origins of the Beatles.

    BBC Radio 2

  4. Twice Ken is Plenty: The Lost Script of Kenneth Williams

    A broadcast of a lost script written for Kenneth Horne and Kenneth Williams in 1966.

    BBC Radio 4

  5. The Rules of Film Noir

    Bogey, Bacall and Mitchum play it tough as Matthew Sweet celebrates film noir.

    BBC Four

  6. Biggles: Adventures Through Time

    Alexander Armstrong explores the enduring appeal of flying ace Biggles.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7. The Beatles At The Beeb

    Bill Kenwright presents Beatles songs and interviews recorded at the BBC during the 60s.

    BBC Radio 2

  8. Sorted for Es and Whizz

    Writer Ewan Morrison appraises the Scottish outdoor rave scene.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  9. The Poet of Sparty Lea: In Search of Barry MacSweeney

    Young poet Tom Chivers reclaims the reputation of counter-cultural poet Barry MacSweeney.

    BBC Radio 4

  10. The Story of O: The Vice Francaise

    Rowan Pelling explores the sensational pornographic novel, The Story of O, and its author.

    BBC Radio 4

  11. Ena

    Mark Radcliffe on Ena Sharples and the actress who played her, Violet Carson.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12. The Other Notting Hill

    Don Letts explores the role of Notting Hill in music over the last 50 years.

    BBC Radio 2

  13. You're Entering The Twilight Zone

    Alan Dein explores the classic American TV series The Twilight Zone.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  14. A Portrait of Scotland

    Peter Capaldi examines the paintings and artists that have made Scottish art special.

    BBC Four

  15. The A-Z of Dr Johnson: Words, Words, Words

    Sue Perkins explores the house of Dr Johnson, author of the great English dictionary.

    BBC Radio 4

  16. The Beatles on Record

    Film charting how The Beatles developed as musicians and matured as songwriters.

    BBC Four

  17. The Making of Culloden

    Peter Watkins recounts the making of his 1964 documentary Culloden.

    BBC Four

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    Youssou N'Dour at 50: Africa's Greatest Star

    Robin Denselow profiles musician Youssou N'Dour as he reaches his 50th birthday.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  19. The Beatles: The First US Visit

    The Maysles brothers' film of the Beatles' first US tour in 1964, when Beatlemania began.

    BBC Two

  20. Neil Diamond: Hot August Night

    Hits from the concert, filmed in August 2008, include Sweet Caroline and I Am...I Said.

    BBC One

  21. Muse: A Seaside Rendezvous

    Muse return to the small Devon seaside town of Teignmouth.

    BBC Three

  22. BBC Switch at Underage Festival 2009

    The story of the year's only under-19 music festival in the UK; with chat and performances

    BBC Switch

  23. Filming The Beatles' First US Visit: Albert Maysles

    Director Albert Maysles discusses the access he enjoyed to The Beatles on their US Tour.

    BBC Four

  24. Balmoral

    Documentary telling the story of Balmoral, the royal family's most private residence.

    BBC Four

  25. Scotland on Screen

    Film star Alan Cumming takes a tour of the locations of some classic Scottish movies.

    BBC Four

  26. The Scots: Natural Born Sinners

    A light-hearted look at how Calvinism has affected the Scottish psyche.

    BBC Four

  27. Passing The Hat

    Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  28. Calvin and Hobbes

    Phill Jupitus on the comic strip boy and his tiger, named after two philosophers.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  29. How a Choir Works

    Choirmaster Gareth Malone explores the styles and techniques that create a choir.

    BBC Four

  30. The Tom Jones Story

    Rob Brydon tells the story of the Welsh singer who made it from the Valleys to Vegas.

    BBC Radio 2

  31. Encore!

    Elbow frontman Guy Garvey explores the development of the musical encore.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  32. Muse: A Seaside Rendezvous

    Muse return to the small Devon seaside town of Teignmouth.

    BBC Two

  33. The Boss: In His Own Words

    Johnnie Walker selects the best moments from 30 years of interviews with Bruce Springsteen

    BBC Radio 2

  34. Calling Hereford

    Foreign correspondent Hugh Sykes visits the Madley Earth Satellite Station, Herefordshire

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  35. Watching the Dead

    Documentary which explores television's fascination with forensic science dramas.

    BBC Four

  36. The Doors: No One Here Gets Out Alive

    Documentary examining the legend of the Doors and their iconic frontman Jim Morrison.

    BBC Four

  37. Panty

    Rhaglen yn olrhain hanes Neuadd Gymraeg Pantycelyn. Pantycelyn Halls of Residence special.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  38. Influenced By Banksy

    Examining graffiti in Bristol and the issues surrounding it.

    BBC Radio 4

  39. Over The Rainbow With Yip Harburg

    Broadcaster Stephen Evans explores the life and work of lyricist Yip Harburg.

    BBC Radio 4

  40. Madness: Take It or Leave It

    Docudrama chronicling the rise of Madness from 1977 to their first taste of fame in 1979.

    BBC Four

  41. I Have Heard the Mermaids Singing

    What is the truth behind the mermaid story? Janet Ellis investigates.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. The Art of Dying

    Dan Cruickshank finds out if art can offer comfort or explanation in the face of death.

    BBC Four

  43. The Negro Tragedian

    The story of Ira Aldridge, a 19th-century actor who defied racial prejudice.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  44. Robin Hood and the Cuban Revolutionaries

    Errol Flynn's final year, which he spent in Cuba around the time of the revolution.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  45. Jubilee Poetry

    Selected verses by the Poets Laureate over the ages for the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002

    BBC Radio 7

  46. Spike's Fleas, Knees and Hidden Elephants

    Marking National Poetry Day - Spike Milligan reads one of his magical poems.

    BBC Radio 7

  47. Elvis in Porthcawl

    Tracking some of the performers at the Elvis Porthcawl Festival.

    BBC Two Wales

  48. The Sound of Magnolias

    Irma Kurtz investigates Spanish composer Rodrigo's famous Concerto de Aranjuez.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  49. Mitch Benn's Wondrous Stories

    Mitch Benn celebrates the symphonic narrative concept album.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  50. David Lean and his Dedicated Maniacs

    Oscar-winning director David Lean's colleagues share their memories of working with him.

    BBC Four

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