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  1. Still Walking: The Fats Domino Story

    The story of the New Orleans-born singer-songwriter and musician

    BBC Radio 2

  2. New Nation

    Series profiling some of the diverse communities that make up modern-day Wales.

    BBC One Wales

  3. Captains of Industry

    Lesley Campbell meets some of Scotland's top business leaders

    BBC Radio Scotland

  4. The Beagle Diary

    Jo Stone-Fewings reads from the journal of Charles Darwin's historic voyage

    BBC Radio 7

  5. I Was Put on Trial by Al Qaeda

    Allan Little describes a terrifying encounter with mujahideen volunteers in Bosnia

    BBC Radio 4

  6. My Alter Ego

    Different presenters tell the story of a character from history that they identify with

    BBC Radio 4

  7. Simon Schama - Baseball and Me

    Simon Schama explores his love of baseball

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  8. Turning the Tide

    Jamie Owen embarks on his most difficult journey ever

    BBC Two Wales

  9. Natalie Cassidy's Real Britain

    Natalie Cassidy presents films about young Brits inspired by subjects close to her heart

    BBC Three

  10. Into the Gap

    Poet Lemn Sissay observes Britain on the move at the Watford Gap motorway services

    BBC Radio 4

  11. The Lost World of Communism

    Exploring the lives of ordinary people affected by the collapse of communism in Europe.

    BBC Two

  12. Bragar an Taobh Siar

    A visit to Bragar in Lewis with Finlay MacLeod

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  13. Air An Toir

    Series following the lives of Gaels whose journeys found them in extraordinary situations.

    BBC ALBA

  14. Banana Splits, Hopscotch and Conkers

    Huw Williams investigates the traditions of the Welsh schoolyard

    BBC Radio Wales

  15. The Churchills - Speaking for Themselves

    The letters of Winston and Clementine Churchill. With Alex Jennings

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby

    Nick Hornby reads his autobiographical account of an obsession with Arsenal FC.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17. Andre Previn: All the Right Notes

    Celebrating the life and career of Sir Andre Previn

    BBC Radio 2

  18. Blonde on Blonde

    Mariella Frostrup celebrates iconic blondes: Doris Day, Diana Dors and Marilyn Monroe

    BBC Radio 2

  19. Hollywood Charmers

    Series profiling some of Hollywood's most charming leading men

    BBC Radio 2

  20. The Music Room by William Fiennes

    Dan Stevens reads William Fiennes's account of his magical childhood in a moated castle.

    BBC Radio 4

  21. Clinging to the Wreckage

    John Mortimer reads extracts from his autobiography

    BBC Radio 7

  22. Cul nan Dorsan

    Real life stories

    BBC ALBA

  23. Roger Moore: My Word Is My Bond

    Movie icon Sir Roger Moore reads from his autobiography

    BBC Radio 2

  24. Clive Norling: Whistling in the Dark

    Clive Norling talks about his depression and about the road to recovery

    BBC Radio Wales

  25. Dancehall Sweethearts

    The stories of the couples who danced in some of Northern Ireland's favourite dancehalls.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  26. Chip off the Old Block

    Mark Stephen talks to people who have chosen to follow in the footsteps of their parents

    BBC Radio Scotland

  27. Billy Joel: All My Life

    Paul Sexton presents the story of American singer, songwriter and pianist Billy Joel

    BBC Radio 2

  28. Farewell To Ninian Park

    Fans and ex-players share fond memories of Ninian Park stadium

    BBC Radio Wales

  29. Liberace: Mr Showmanship!

    Looking at the charismatic, flamboyant, American entertainer Liberace

    BBC Radio 2

  30. Bonjour Mr Aznavour

    Petula Clark presents a profile of the great French chansonnier Charles Aznavour

    BBC Radio 2

  31. Island 50

    Don Letts tells the story of Island Records, founded by Chris Blackwell fifty years ago

    BBC Radio 2

  32. Squaring the Triangle

    Journalist Henry Bonsu explores how his Ashanti ancestors participated in the slave trade

    BBC Radio 4

  33. Alan Bennett - Untold Stories

    Alan Bennett recalls tales of his Yorkshire family

    BBC Radio 7

  34. The Road Taken

    John Knox reports on what a difference ten years of devolution has made to people's lives

    BBC Radio Scotland

  35. No Triumph, No Tragedy

    Peter White talks to disabled people who have achieved outstanding success in their field

    BBC Radio 4

  36. Euro Scots

    Lesley Riddoch discovers what life is like for Scots who live and work in Europe

    BBC Radio Scotland

  37. European Breaking News

    The stories of journalists working as foreign correspondents in Europe

    BBC Radio Scotland

  38. Exceptional Mums

    Sioned Morys reads the audio diary that she kept whilst her baby daughter was in hospital

    BBC Radio Wales

  39. Colour My World: The Tony Hatch Story

    Bill Kenwright looks at the life and music of songwriter, composer and producer Tony Hatch

    BBC Radio 2

  40. We're In the Money

    Chris Kane talks to people who received life-changing amounts of money

    BBC Radio Scotland

  41. The Movie That Changed My Life

    Well-known figures review their favourite movie with the assistance of expert contributors

    BBC Radio 2

  42. Tete-A-Tete

    Eleanor Bron reads Hazel Rowley's biography on Simone De Beauvoir and Jean Paul Sartre

    BBC Radio 7

  43. Work! Work! Work!

    Gerry Anderson examines the hidden lives of Northern Ireland's Polish community

    BBC Radio Ulster

  44. Jacko

    Peter Jackson marks 45 years reporting on the Welsh sports scene

    BBC Radio Wales

  45. An Audience with Dan Leno

    The life and times of the great Victorian English music hall comedian, Dan Leno

    BBC Radio 7

  46. The Chambers

    Following the barristers, clerks and staff of one of London's leading law chambers

    BBC Radio 4

    Show available episodes

  47. Speaking Personally

    Walter Love talks to Ulster people about themselves and the times of their lives

    BBC Radio Ulster

  48. Joan Armatrading's Favourite Guitarists

    Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading talks to leading guitarists about their music

    BBC Radio 4

    Show available episodes

  49. Four Seasons In a Day

    Colin Prior talks to people who have faced the elements and experienced extreme weather

    BBC Radio Scotland

  50. Making It Out Alive

    A series talking to people who have been trapped or imprisoned

    BBC Radio Scotland

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