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  1. Marilyn!

    Kim Cattrall explores the enduring appeal of Marilyn Monroe, 50 years after her death.

    BBC Radio 2

  2. Shakespeare from Kabul

    Following a group of actors' incredible journey to perform Shakespeare's plays in London.

    BBC HD

  3. Mysteries from the Past

    John Godber looks back at the modern day performances of York's Medieval Mystery Plays.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  4. My Heart Is in the East

    Medieval historian Miri Rubin explores the history of the most famous of Hebrew poems.

    BBC Radio 4

  5. The Best of Everything

    The Best of Everything - the steamy 1950s novel that was ahead of its time.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  6. John Wyndham - No Place Like Earth

    Dan Rebellato examines the impact of writer John Wyndham upon science fiction today.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7.

    The 'arse that Jack Built

    Ian McMillan goes in search of one of Britain's strangest linguistic features...

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  8. Barenboim on Beethoven: Nine Symphonies That Changed the World

    The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra play Beethoven's symphonies in China and South Korea.

    BBC Two

  9. Poetry 2012: The Power of the Poem

    A selection of some of the most memorable poems and readers from Poetry 2012.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  10. An Outcast of the Islands: Lady Grange

    Kenneth Steven traces the forced journey of Lady Grange, abducted & imprisoned on St Kilda

    BBC Radio 4

  11. A Sound British Adventure

    Comedian Stewart Lee explores the early pioneers and rumblings of electronic music.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12. Mark Goes to Memphis

    Mark Kermode heads to Memphis, Tennessee, to trace the musical history of the city.

    BBC Radio 2

  13. The Magic Theatre of Hermann Hesse

    Tracing the legacy of the cult Swiss-German writer Hermann Hesse.

    BBC Radio 4

  14.

    Composing LA

    How Western classical music underpinned the golden age of the Hollywood film score.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  15. Helen and Olly's Required Listening

    Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann discover new broadcasters from around the world.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  16. The Floating World of Hokusai

    Audrey Niffenegger catches Hokusai's 'Great Wave' to trace his far-reaching influence...

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17. The World of Parade's End

    Documentary celebrating Ford Madox Ford's classic novel cycle.

    BBC Two

  18. Out of The Shadows

    Richard Hawley presents a celebration of The Shadows.

    BBC Radio 2

  19. Meeting Bryn Terfel

    Matthew Stadlen meets opera singer Bryn Terfel and watches him perform at Bryn Fest.

    BBC Four

  20. Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story

    Documentary about Northen Irish pop-punk band The Undertones.

    BBC Four

  21. Stir It Up - 50 Years of Writing Jamaica

    Poet Salena Godden considers the impact of her Jamaican heritage on her literary identity.

    BBC Radio 4

  22.

    Walter Kershaw: The UK's First Street Artist?

    Uncovering the life and work of a pioneering and under-appreciated British painter

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  23. Messy, Isn't It? - The Life and Works of Richard Brautigan

    Jarvis Cocker explains his love for one of literature's most extraordinary figures.

    BBC Radio 4

  24. The Age of the Train

    How the Inter-City 125 train helped turn around British Rail's fortunes in the late 1970s.

    BBC Four

  25. Making Waves: Atlantic College at 50

    Felicity Evans visits Atlantic College on the Vale of Glamorgan coast.

    BBC Radio Wales

  26. Hillsborough - Searching for the Truth

    Investigating claims that South Yorkshire Police covered up full details of Hillsborough.

    BBC One

  27. Race for Colour

    Antonia Quirke looks at the history of the colour film industry.

    BBC One

  28. Big Shot

    John Sugar explores an evolving music industry and the changing role of music manager.

    BBC Radio 4

  29. The Man Who Sculpted Hares: Barry Flanagan, A Life

    Film about the late Barry Flanagan, one of the world's foremost figurative sculptors.

    BBC Four

  30. Duration, Duration, Duration

    Grace Dent examines classic durations of music, film, TV and radio.

    BBC Radio 4

  31.

    Happy Days - The Children of the Stones

    Writer and comedian Stewart Lee explores the television series Children of the Stones.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  32. Let's Have a Party! The Piano Genius of Mrs Mills

    The story of the secretary-turned-pianist who entertained with her music hall songs.

    BBC Four

  33.

    Mr Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO

    Documentary about musician-songwriter Jeff Lynne, with access to Jeff in his LA studio.

    BBC Four

  34. Karl Jenkins

    A profile of the life and work of classical composer Karl Jenkins.

    BBC One Wales

  35.

    Was Dracula Irish?

    Irish novelist Patrick McCabe explores the Irish influences on Bram Stoker's Dracula.

    BBC Radio 4

  36. 1962 - Love Me Do

    Stuart Maconie celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of the Beatles' Love Me Do.

    BBC One

  37.

    One Man's War

    Katie Derham delves into the fascinating world of musical life during the Second World War

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38. In Search of Richard Yates

    Nick Fraser makes the case for rediscovering the work of Richard Yates.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  39. Paul Carrack: The Man with the Golden Voice

    Documentary about Paul Carrack, who spent time in Ace, Squeeze and Mike and the Mechanics.

    BBC Four

  40.

    Spellbound: Siouxsie and the Banshees

    Miranda Sawyer looks at one of music's most distinctive artists Siouxsie and the Banshees.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  41. Scream Queens

    Reece Shearsmith meets the female screen stars of horror.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. Hollywood on the Tiber

    Mukti Jain Campion looks back at the heyday of Rome's most famous film studios.

    BBC Radio 4

  43. Edna O'Brien: Life, Stories

    Portrait of the Irish writer Edna O'Brien which explores both her work and her lifestyle.

    BBC Four

  44. Learning to Love Dafydd

    Gwyneth Lewis, the first Welsh Poet Laureate, goes in search of the Welsh language Chaucer

    BBC Radio 4

  45. Ar Dìleab

    Làrach-lìn Gàidhlig do sgoilearan stèidhte air Tasglann Aonghais 'Ease' MhicLeòid MBE.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  46.

    The Big B at 70

    A look at the life and work of Amitabh Bachchan, the biggest star in Bollywood

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47. In Seven Days: Inside a Historic Campaign

    Artist Nicola Green charts her journey to capture images of Barack Obama's 2008 campaign.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. Justice Between the Covers

    Helena Kennedy QC explores the power of law in the pages of classic fiction.

    BBC Radio 4

  49. Family Guys? What Sitcoms Say About America Now

    Tim Stanley looks at how US sitcoms mirror a modern, complex side to American life.

    BBC Two

  50. The Belfast Mayor - A Year in Chains

    A year in the life of Belfast's youngest ever Lord Mayor, 25-year-old Niall O Donnghaile.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

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