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  1. Blur: No Distance Left to Run

    Documentary following Blur on the reunion trail in the summer of 2009.

    BBC Two

  2. West End Story: What Nancy, Joseph and Maria Did Next

    Documentary tracking the careers of Jodie Prenger, Lee Mead and Connie Fisher.

    BBC One

  3. Suckers! Poet and Parasite

    Poet Paul Farley explores the itchy relationship between poets and blood-sucking parasites

    BBC Radio 4

  4. Take Two

    Mark Inchley asks whether remakes and covers really can cut it.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  5. Delirious Wilderness

    Poet Owen Sheers tells the tragic tale of Britain's lost school of Post-Impressionism.

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Henry Moore: Carving a Reputation

    Profile of sculptor Henry Moore from his early life to his wartime experiences.

    BBC Four

  7. The Gorbals Vampire

    Louise Welsh investigates the Glasgow Vampire hunt that changed Britain's censorship laws.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  8.

    The Doctor and Douglas

    As Doctor Who returns, Jon Culshaw looks at the man who changed it forever - Douglas Adams

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  9. The Documentary

    A look at the work of Northern Ireland's only children's heart surgeon, Dennis Gladstone.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  10. Reasons to Be Cheerful - Ian Dury and The Blockheads

    Andy Serkis tells the story of Ian Dury and the Blockheads.

    BBC Radio 2

  11. Command Performance

    Katie Derham discovers what it is like for an artist to perform for a leading VIP.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12. Dwylo Dros y Môr

    Atgofion o'r sengl 'Dwylo Dros y Môr'. A recollection of the single Dwylo Dros.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  13. The Poetry Olympian: Michael Horovitz at 75

    Simon Warner celebrates British beat poet, performer and provocateur Michael Horovitz.

    BBC Radio 4

  14. Fu Manchu In Edinburgh

    Miles Jupp investigates evil mastermind Fu Manchu's connection to the Scottish capital.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  15. Dain air an Danube (Two Wheels on the Danube)

    Caomhinn MacNeill agus an Danube. Kevin MacNeill cycles the Danube.

    BBC ALBA

  16. The Ambassador's Reception

    Maureen Freely retraces the steps of a journey made by Arthur Miller and Harold Pinter.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17. In Search of My Lizard Brain

    Nina Conti attends the third annual London Improvathon, a 50-hour improvisation marathon.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  18. What Would Jesus Eat?

    Food writer Stefan Gates investigates what was on the menu at The Last Supper.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  19. OedipusEnders

    What do Greek tragedy and soap opera have in common? Comedian Natalie Haynes investigates.

    BBC Radio 4

  20. Black and White Towns

    Journalist John Harris examines the influence of the suburbs in British rock music.

    BBC Radio 4

  21. Rocking the Blitz Club

    Midge Ure returns to The Blitz Club where the 1980s 'New Romantics' came of age.

    BBC Radio 4

  22. Madwomen in the Attic

    Vivienne Parry explores madness and mental health among heroines of classic fiction.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  23. Here Be Dragons

    Janet Ellis explores the appeal of one of the oldest mythological beasts, the dragon.

    BBC Radio 4

  24. Gurinder - the Indian Sequel

    Film director Gurinder Chadha travels to India, to explore her huge popularity there.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  25. How to Win the TV Debate

    Michael Cockerell uncovers what it's like to be in a televised political leaders' debate.

    BBC Two

  26. Charles Hawtrey: That Funny Fella with the Glasses

    A revealing insight into Charles Hawtrey, one of Britain's most memorable comedy actors.

    BBC Radio 4

  27. The Art of Re-mastering

    Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the digital re-mastering of music.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  28. South Africa in Pictures

    Rankin explores how South Africa's photographers have captured this complex nation.

    BBC Four

  29. Hugh Masekela: Welcome to South Africa

    South African musician Hugh Masekela reflects on his career in performance and interview.

    BBC Four

  30. Launching The Style Decade

    Robert Elms recalls how The Face magazine changed the visual landscape of Britain.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  31. Malcolm McLaren: Artful Dodger

    A tribute to the inspirational manager and artist who revolutionised the music business.

    BBC Two

  32. Back to the Hellespont

    Channel swimmer Doon Mackichan marks 200 years since Byron's swim across the Hellespont.

    BBC Radio 4

  33. Doctor Who - A Celebration

    Glorying in the 'made-in-Wales' flavour of the adventures of British TV's iconic alien.

    BBC Radio Wales

  34. The Cut: Auditions - The Boys

    Behind the scenes at the open auditions for teen drama The Cut.

    BBC Switch

  35.

    The Tudor Tarantino

    Dominic Arkwright charts the life of Thomas Middleton, the bad boy of Renaissance drama

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  36. Shanties and Sea Songs with Gareth Malone

    Choirmaster Gareth Malone explores Britain's hidden history of shanties and sea songs.

    BBC Four

  37. Time Travelling Scots

    A Doctor Who companion, a bestselling romance writer and a busload of fans hit Scotland.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  38. Young, Gifted and Black

    Adjoa Andoh reflects on the career of playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  39. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream

    Peter Bogdanovich's epic portrait of one of America's great heartland rock 'n' roll bands.

    BBC Four

  40. The Cut: Auditions - The Girls

    Vicki Lutas and Chris Elphick go behind the scenes at the open auditions for The Cut.

    BBC Switch

  41. When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs

    DJ Chris Moyles meets his predecessors in the early morning slot.

    BBC Two

  42. Wogan: Radio 1 20th Anniversary Special

    Terry Wogan hosts a chat show celebrating the 20th birthday of Radio 1.

    BBC Two

  43.

    Sidekick

    Culture's sidekicks step out of the hero's shadow to take their bow.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  44. Peter Porter On Air

    A celebration of the life and work of the late poet and broadcaster Peter Porter.

    BBC Radio 4

  45. The Wonderful Weightless World of the Flexidisc

    Discover the history of the flexidisc, a cheap, lo-fi way of releasing a record.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  46. JFK - The First Pop President

    Actor Robert Vaughn looks at the impact and enduring appeal of the presidency of JFK.

    BBC Radio 2

  47. Heaven 17: The Story of Penthouse and Pavement

    The story of musical pioneers Heaven 17 and their debut album, Penthouse and Pavement.

    BBC Two

  48. The FAE Sonata

    Tom Robinson explores Robert Schumann's collaborative violin sonata, Frei Aber Einsam.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  49. Stephen Fry on Wagner

    Stephen Fry explores his fascination for the controversial composer Richard Wagner.

    BBC Four

  50. Diva Diaries

    Soprano Danielle de Niese prepares for her role as Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro.

    BBC Four

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