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  1. My Hero

    Figures from the world of comedy explore the lives and backgrounds of their heroes.

    BBC One

  2. Bernard Who?

    Actor Bernard Cribbins looks back on 70 years in show business.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  3. Swansea Market

    Series following the traders of Swansea Market over a period of three months

    BBC One Wales

  4. Swansea: Back on the Streets

    Hard-hitting series on homelessness, featuring extraordinary, compelling personal stories.

    BBC One Wales

  5. Bradford: City of Dreams

    Two-part series exploring contemporary life in the Yorkshire city of Bradford.

    BBC Two

  6. Living with Poverty

    Hard-hitting documentaries offering insights into the nature and extent of poverty today.

    BBC One

  7. An Aghaidh an t-Sruth

    The life and work of the Rev Thomas Murchison. With Professor Donald Meek

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  8. Airidh air Urram

    A' toirt sùil air feadhainn a tha Airidh air Urram. A look at some notable people

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  9. The Legenderrys

    Following Derry city bursary winners on the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  10. The Day I Changed My Life

    Heather Suttie speaks to people about the changes they have made to their lives.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  11. Secret Identity

    Jackie Bird explores the private and hidden sides of peoples' lives.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  12. The Gambaccini Years

    Paul Gambaccini looks back on his 40 years as a broadcaster in Britain

    BBC Radio 4

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  13. Slighe Iain Muir

    Air chuairt a' comharrachadh beatha Iain Muir; Albannach, eòlaiche-nàdair 's àrainneachd.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  14. Taking Note

    Familiar pieces of classical music re-examined.

    BBC Radio 4

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  15. Schemes and Dreams

    Tony Roper talks to Scottish business personalities and entrepreneurs.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  16. A Better Class of Person by John Osborne

    Autobiography of dramatist John Osborne, based on his childhood and early life.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17. Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives

    What is life like for the people who live, work and play on the Pembrokeshire coast path?

    BBC Two Wales

  18. Wales in the Sixties

    Series using colour archive and personal accounts to recount life in the Sixties.

    BBC One Wales

  19. High Hopes by Ronnie Corbett

    Classic British comedian Ronnie Corbett reads from his autobiography.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  20. Eric Lomax - The Railway Man

    Eric Lomax's best-selling autobiography, featuring his wartime experiences.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  21. Rubha Aonghais

    Angus MacDonald meets neighbours and friends in his native village of Swordale in Lewis

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  22. The Simon Fuller Story

    Nicki Chapman tells the story of the entrepreneur and artist manager Simon Fuller

    BBC Radio 2

  23. Paisley: Genesis to Revelation - Face to Face with Eamonn Mallie

    Ian Paisley answers questions on his role in Northern Ireland's troubled past

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  24. Watch Over Me

    Documentary series following the teams of the Forum for Action on Substance Abuse.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  25. Get a Life

    Clare English speaks to people who quit their day job to do something they love.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  26. Swansea: Return to the Streets

    Hard-hitting series on homelessness, featuring extraordinary, compelling personal stories.

    BBC One Wales

  27. The Street

    Following a year in the lives of the people who live, work and play on Sauchiehall Street

    BBC One Scotland

  28. Eadar Dà Shaoghal

    Tales from his childhood in Bernera, Lewis, as told by psychologist Donald Macleod.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  29. Barbara Windsor's East End Men

    Barbara Windsor celebrates the lives of the biggest names in popular entertainment

    BBC Radio 2

  30. The Country Midwives

    Join the community midwives on the road in Carmarthenshire

    BBC One Wales

  31. Rubha Aonghais

    Angus MacDonald in conversation with Catriona MacIver and Morag Morrison

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  32. Famous, Rich and Hungry

    Four famous volunteers live with families who can't afford to eat.

    BBC One

  33. The Minster

    Series looking behind the scenes at York Minster.

    BBC One

  34. Dotair a' Chamara

    Dr Robertson's bag contained medicines, a stethoscope and, equally important, his camera

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  35. Alistair Cooke - A Celebration

    Ian Richardson reads from Nick Clarke's biography.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  36. The Sian Williams Interview

    Sian Williams speaks with leading Welsh women who have made an impact beyond Wales.

    BBC One Wales

  37. Inside Edinburgh Airport

    Charting how Edinburgh Airport is adapting to change under a new management team

    BBC One Scotland

  38. It Was a Very Good Year: Leo Green presents the Ervin Drake story

    Leo Green chats to composer Ervin Drake who, at 95, is celebrating a lifetime in music

    BBC Radio 2

  39. Mgr Iain Dhonnchaidh

    An insight into the life of Fr John MacMillan

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  40. The World's a Stage

    Henry Goodman looks at the working lives of actors today.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  41. Del Boys and Dealers

    Documentary series following the nation's colourful collection of wheeler dealers.

    BBC One

  42. Commonwealth City

    What happens to an East End community when the Commonwealth Games come to town

    BBC One Scotland

  43. An Ros Mhuileach

    Attie MacKechnie recalls his upbringing and schooling in the Ross of Mull

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  44. City of Faith

    Series in which the people of Armagh explore their faith

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  45. Iain Òg Ìle

    Donald William Stewart looks at the pioneering folklorist John Francis Campbell of Islay

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  46. Hilary Spurling - Matisse the Master

    Eleanor Bron reads from Hilary Spurling's biography of the great French artist.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47. My Moment of Fear

    Neil MacKay talks to a series of guests about their defining moments of fear.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  48. Ricky Ross Gets Personal

    Series of personal interviews with Ricky Ross.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  49. Naidheachdan bho Cheap Breatainn

    Gilleasbuig Ferguson in conversation with Cape Breton Gaels

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  50. Rebels of Oz: Germaine, Clive, Barry and Bob

    Howard Jacobson reflects on the cultural impact of four rebellious Australians

    BBC Four

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