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  1. Danny MacAskill - Riding the Ridge

    Danny MacAskill films his performance on the dramatic Black Cuillin mountain range.

    BBC Scotland

  2. Brian Cox: Space, Time & Videotape

    Brian Cox talks about his TV idols from both science fiction and science fact.

    BBC Four

  3. Genesis: Together and Apart

    Documentary about Genesis, one of the most successful British bands in rock music.

    BBC Two

  4.

    Ivy Benson: Original Girl Power

    Melanie Chisholm celebrates the lasting musical legacy of British band leader Ivy Benson.

    BBC Radio 4

  5. Chant

    Richard Coles journeys in the footsteps of superstar monks

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Strictly Navratri

    Mark Ramprakash learns and performs traditional Indian folk dances for Navratri.

    BBC One

  7. Pobol y Cwm at 40

    Cast and crew tell the inside story of the long-running drama on a landmark anniversary.

    BBC Two Wales

  8. The Spaceman of Afghanistan

    The story of Ahad Momand, who became the first and only Afghan astronaut in 1988.

    BBC Four

  9. The Mother of Modern Theatre

    Catherine Tate celebrates the life of theatre director Joan Littlewood.

    BBC Radio 2

  10.

    Dr Hepcat and the Hepster's Dictionary

    Poet Lemn Sissay tells the story of Cab Calloway and his Hepster's Dictionary of jive talk

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  11. In Search of the Real Searchers

    Mark Burman explores the real history behind the classic 1950s western The Searchers.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12. Schama on Rembrandt: Masterpieces of the Late Years

    Simon Schama celebrates the masterpieces of Rembrandt's last years.

    BBC Two

  13. Cold War Poet

    Stephen Evans explores how Dylan Thomas's work became a British export during the Cold War

    BBC Radio 4

  14. Under Milk Wood: Backstage from New York

    Carolyn Hitt explores Dylan Thomas's experiences and acquaintances in 1950s New York.

    BBC Radio Wales

  15. Dylan Thomas 100: Efrog Newydd yn Dathlu

    Rhaglen fyw o Efrog Newydd gyda Hywel Griffith.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  16. Andrew Maxwell's Hallowe'en Hoolie

    The Irish comedian Andrew Maxwell sets out to reclaim Hallowe'en from the Americans.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17. Night Fishing

    Poet Tom Rawling fished sea trout at night. An eerie experience in sound and poems.

    BBC Radio 4

  18. Remembering Gerry

    A tribute to broadcaster Gerry Anderson on what would have been his 70th birthday.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  19. The Big Bang

    Mike Dilger goes behind the scenes at the nation's biggest firework competition.

    BBC One

  20. Coming Home

    A unique poetry event by Andrew Motion to mark Remembrance Day 2014.

    BBC Radio 4

  21.

    The Yes, No, Don't Know Show

    Yes. No. Don't Know: Three choices that sparked a 24-hour landmark in Scottish theatre.

    BBC Radio 4

  22. Dorset Rewritten

    Daljit Nagra goes in search of the Dorset poet William Barnes.

    BBC Radio 4

  23.

    A Needle Pulling Thread

    A tapestry of stories about the place of the sewing needle in our lives

    BBC Radio 4

  24.

    London Calling

    Aminatta Forna tells the extraordinary story of hard-living writer Jack London.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  25. Woods Beyond a Cornfield

    Heartfelt poem by Stanley Cook about a girl's murder and a bruised and beautiful landscape

    BBC Radio 4

  26. War of Words: Soldier-Poets of the Somme

    Exploring the experiences of the writers who served in the Battle of the Somme.

    BBC Two

  27. The Real Tom Thumb: History's Smallest Superstar

    Michael Grade reveals the story of the world's first global show business celebrity.

    BBC Four

  28. Raw Meat Radio

    Mary Anne Hobbs presents a Chris Morris radio retrospective featuring interviews.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  29.

    Blood, Sage and Grace

    Grace Dent explores the life and work of literary luminary Lorna Sage.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  30.

    Frinton Forever

    Richard Wilson stars at Frinton Summer Theatre to mark its 75th anniversary of weekly rep.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  31. Being Katherine Jenkins

    Katherine Jenkins presents a collection of her favourite songs.

    BBC One Wales

  32. Deasbad BT Alba 2014

    Deasbad Nàiseanta nan Sgoiltean BT Alba 2014 beò a Pàrlamaid na h-Alba.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  33. There's Nothing Like a Dame

    Christopher Biggins presents a historical look at the art of pantomime.

    BBC Radio 2

  34.

    Beckett in Brooklyn

    Lisa Dwan takes a trilogy of Samuel Beckett plays to the Brooklyn Academy of Music

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  35.

    Death of An Orchestra

    Supporters of the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra, including Alan Bennett, tell its history.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  36. Happy 40th Birthday Radio Ulster

    John Bennett and Kerry McLean look back at 1975 with music and memories.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  37. BBC Radio Ulster at 40 - A History

    William Crawley celebrates BBC Radio Ulster's distinctive history since 1975.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  38. The Fight for Saturday Night

    TV skullduggery and dirty dealings in the battle to win the Saturday night ratings crown.

    BBC Four

  39. Arrows with Eric Bristow

    1979 film following rising darts star Eric Bristow as he travels around pubs and clubs.

    BBC Four

  40. The Radio Review of 2014

    Jane Garvey is joined by Stephanie Hirst and guests to look back at the year in radio.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  41. 'Am Balach MacCuidhein - McQueen of Scots

    A revealing and charming homage to one of the UKs most avant-garde fashion designers.

    BBC ALBA

  42.

    Music on Hold

    Isy Suttie embarks on a mission to compose the ultimate on-hold music.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  43. Found at Sea

    Andrew Greig's sequence of poems about two men who take a voyage to a remote Orkney island

    BBC Radio 4

  44. Gwlad yr Ia

    Ian Rowlands ac Ifor ap Glyn yn ymgymryd â'u taith i Wlad yr Ia.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  45. Victoria Wood: That Musical We Made

    Victoria Wood presents a behind-the-scenes look at her film That Day We Sang.

    BBC Two

  46. Elizabeth Jane Howard Remembered

    A celebration of author Elizabeth Jane Howard, including an interview with Martin Amis.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47.

    Jim Allen: A Man of His Words

    Christopher Eccleston looks at the life and works of the Socialist playwright Jim Allen.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  48.

    Everyone a Rembrandt

    Art critic Louisa Buck lifts the lid on the Painting By Numbers craze of the 1950's.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  49. Big Ben's Chimes - A Poetic Tale

    Ian McMillan pays affectionate tribute to the sound of Big Ben's New Year chimes.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  50. Rubens: An Extra Large Story

    Waldemar Januszczak sets out to correct the misconceptions that have arisen about Rubens.

    BBC Two

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