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  1. Value Judgements

    Phil George talks to celebrity guests about the values that have shaped their lives

    BBC Radio Wales

  2. The Romantic Road: On the Trail of the German Philosophers

    A journey through the German cities where the great philosophers of the 19th century lived

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  3. My Story

    Ordinary people share their stories with Sian Pari-Huws

    BBC Radio Wales

  4. Martin Jarvis - Acting Strangely

    Martin Jarvis profiles the work and influence of Tommy Trinder

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  5. The Last Tommy

    Documentary series telling the stories of Britain's last surviving World War I veterans

    BBC One

  6. Rich Man, Poor Man

    Films about wealthy, successful people seeking a deeper understanding of themselves

    BBC Four

  7. The Good Samaritan

    Dominic Arkwright meets people who have lent a helping hand, with varying consequences

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  8. Tweed

    Series which looks at the Harris Tweed industry

    BBC Four

  9. Holloway Dreams: The Joe Meek Story

    The story of record producer and sonic innovator Joe Meek, as told by Tom Robinson

    BBC Radio 2

  10. Miranda Seymour - The Bugatti Queen

    Miranda Seymour's biography of Helene Delangle, who became a racing driver in 1930s France

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  11. Miracles of Life

    The late author JG Ballard's autobiography, read by James Laurenson

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12. The Mario Lanza Story

    Dame Kiri Te Kanawa profiles the stormy life of singer Mario Lanza

    BBC Radio 2

  13. Clive James: Falling Towards England

    The author and broadcaster reads from volume two of his memoirs

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  14. Ann an Gaol

    Personal stories of romantic love, loss and longing

    BBC ALBA

  15. Terry Nutkins: In the Ring of Bright Water

    Terry Nutkins tells of his childhood, spent with the mercurial author Gavin Maxwell

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. Bassey!

    Dame Shirley Bassey, 'The Girl from Tiger Bay', tells her story to Paul Sexton

    BBC Radio 2

  17. The Secret Life of Twins

    Two-part series that looks at some of the most fascinating identical twins in the world.

    BBC One

  18. James Last

    Guy Barker profiles the German composer and band leader James Last

    BBC Radio 2

  19. The B Word

    Aled Haydn Jones looks at how being bullied can shape your life

    BBC Radio Wales

  20. Calzaghe Clan

    Series looking at members of World Boxing Champion Joe Calzaghe's family

    BBC One Wales

  21. Benny Goodman: King of Swing

    Curtis Stigers celebrates the life and music of clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman

    BBC Radio 2

  22. The Singer Behind the Glasses: The Story Of Nana Mouskouri

    Michael Aspel tells the story of the bestselling singer from Greece

    BBC Radio 2

  23. Voices from the Doll's House

    Profiles of women from a series exploring how women's lives changed in the 20th century

    BBC Two

  24. The Real Mrs Miniver

    Patricia Hodge reads extracts from Ysenda Maxtone Graham's biography of Jan Struther

    BBC Radio 7

  25. Postscripts: JB Priestley

    The broadcaster's 1940 wartime observations, read by Patrick Stewart

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  26. Quartered Safe Out Here

    George MacDonald Fraser reads from his account of front line soldiering in Burma in 1945

    BBC Radio 7

  27. The Story of the Welsh Family

    The history of family life in Wales

    BBC Radio Wales

  28. The Bands That Mattered

    Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands.

    BBC Radio 2

  29. Bridging the Gap

    Short films by new documentary talent, taking a fresh approach to the theme of 'future'.

    BBC Two Scotland

  30. What Scientists Believe

    Stephen Webster investigates the links between scientists' personal beliefs and their work

    BBC Radio 4

  31. Hard Times: The Short, Sad Life of Stephen Foster

    A tribute to the groundbreaking American songwriter Stephen Foster

    BBC Radio 2

  32. Paw Tracks in the Moonlight by Denis O'Connor

    The adventures of one man and the cat he rescues in a snowstorm. Read by Kevin Whately.

    BBC Radio 4

  33. What Happened Next?

    Journalist Pennie Taylor talks to people who lived through traumatic events

    BBC Radio Scotland

  34. An t-Ionnsachadh Og

    The experiences of Islanders who left home to pursue their education

    BBC ALBA

  35. Eira Family

    A series looking at the way of life of a Saami family of reindeer herders

    BBC ALBA

  36. The Beatles: Here, There And Everywhere

    Paul Gambaccini explores the legacy of The Beatles

    BBC Radio 2

  37. My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt

    Tamsin Grieg reads the author's tribute to the Hollywood star

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38. Fishermen of Lleyn

    Following the lives of the fishermen and their families who live on the Lleyn Peninsula

    BBC Radio Wales

  39. Sibling Rivalry

    Brothers Mark and Wynne Evans meet siblings who are in the same profession

    BBC Radio Wales

  40. Refugee Women

    Siobhan McClelland explores the asylum system in Wales and meets women seeking refuge

    BBC Radio Wales

  41. Success Against the Odds

    Pat Nevin hears stories that will inspire and encourage others to realise their dreams.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  42. Living Famously

    Documentary series looking at the lives of enduring icons

    BBC Two

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  43. Elvis by the Presleys: Uncut

    Home movie portrait of Elvis by his nearest and dearest

    BBC Four

  44. Funny Turns

    Series looking at the careers of actors from popular sitcoms

    BBC Two

  45. I'm Not A Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Rehab

    An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at rehab centres in Wales

    BBC Radio Wales

  46. Jean Sibelius

    Two-part profile of the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius

    BBC Four

  47. Homesick

    Revisiting an old documentary about a Northern Irish family that emigrated to Australia

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  48. Joyce Grenfell Requests the Pleasure

    The much-loved actress, comedienne and raconteur reads her autobiography

    BBC Radio 7

  49. Joyce Grenfell Requests the Pleasure Omnibus

    The much-loved actress, comedienne and raconteur reads her autobiography

    BBC Radio 7

  50. Come Fly With Me - the Legacy of Jimmy Van Heusen

    Rupert Holmes concludes his assessment of the legacy of songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen

    BBC Radio 2

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