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  1. Her Story

    How women are taking charge and leading in an often male-dominated world.

    BBC News

  2. Changing The Rules

    People's chances to get on in life can be limited by who they are, can the rules change?

    BBC News

  3. China's Old Age Challenge

    Are the elderly being left behind by 21st century development in China?

    BBC News

  4. In The Footsteps of Churchill

    Profile documentary series of Winston Churchill presented by Professor Richard Holmes.

    BBC Four

  5. Bu Dual a Bhith Seinn

    Beatha agus òrain sàr-sheinneadairean. Life and works of prominent Gaelic singers.

    BBC Two Scotland

  6. Who's That Girl

    Series interviewing female rock and pop stars about their life and careers.

    BBC Radio 1

  7. Profile

    Insights into the characters of influential Northern Ireland figures.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  8. Best Friends

    Series exploring the bond between close friends.

    BBC Two

  9. Worlds Apart

    Series of programmes about different ways of life in different parts of the world.

    BBC Two

  10. Holiday Reps

    Docusoap following a group of hoiliday reps through the summer.

    BBC One

  11. United Kingdom!

    Series capturing the lives of people around the United Kingdom.

    BBC Two

  12. Geoff Hamilton: A Man and his Garden

    Tribute series dedicated to Geoff Hamilton, the popular TV gardener who died in 1996.

    BBC Two

  13. The Burgess Variations

    Two part documentary on the life of the acclaimed British writer Anthony Burgess.

    BBC Two

  14. The Silver Screen

    Series delving into the lives and careers of notable Welsh actors.

    BBC One Wales

  15. The Fred Dibnah Story

    Biographical series chronicling the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah.

    BBC Two

  16. Moment of Truth

    1985 series telling six stories of human courage, expertise and spirit.

    BBC

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  17. Breakaway

    1968 series looking at young people at a time of change in their lives.

    BBC

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  18. Inside America

    1965 series profiling 13 Americans, with insights into their professions and industries.

    BBC

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  19. Mandela: The Living Legend

    Documentary profiling Nelson Mandela, narrated by David Dimbleby.

    BBC One

  20. Esther

    Twice-weekly chat show with audience participation, hosted by Esther Rantzen.

    BBC Two

  21. Open to Question

    Series in which young people from around the country put questions to guest personalities.

    BBC Two

  22. Six Sides of a Square

    Programme looking at the lives of the inhabitants of a square in Islington.

    BBC Two

  23. People for Tomorrow

    Series profiling seven people who believe the 1970s will be a positive decade for them.

    BBC Two

  24. Degawdau Dewi Llwyd

    Dewi Llwyd yn edrych yn ôl ar ei yrfa - Dewi Llwyd looks back at his career.

  25. Teenage Mams

    The human stories behind the high rate of Welsh teenage pregnancies.

    BBC One Wales

  26. Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero

    Bill meets wildlife in Borneo and Indonesia to tell the story of Darwin's rival Wallace.

    BBC Two

  27. Weekend Break

    Weekend news show with two invited guests

    BBC World Service

  28. Woman's Hour Power List 2014 – Game Changers

    Which ten women in the UK have done most to game-change the way power operates in the UK?

    BBC Radio 4

  29. Completely Burns

    300 poems written in celebration of the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns

    BBC Radio Scotland

  30. Podcast of 20th Century China

    Accounts from witnesses and historians of China's 20th century history.

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  31. It's My Story

    Stories about the lives of everyday people

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  32. Don't Hang Up

    Series in which public telephones become story boxes or confession booths

    BBC Radio 7

  33. Arthur Askey - Before Your Very Eyes

    Arthur Askey reads the hilarious, nostalgic, witty and occasionally sad story of his life.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. Vicar Academy

    Documentary series following the training of a new generation of vicars

    BBC One Wales

  35. Lives Less Ordinary

    Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected. Extraordinary personal stories

    BBC World Service

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  36. The People Detective

    Daru Rooke helps people investigate the life of a remarkable ancestor.

    BBC Two

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  37. Mistresses

    Three candid documentaries on the subject of adultery.

    BBC

  38. Making A Slave

    Three volunteers experience 24 hours of life as a modern day slave.

    BBC Three

  39. The Refugee Diaries

    Syrian refugee Thaer updates us on his struggle to realise a safe life in the UK.

    BBC Three

  40. George Michael: A Different Life

    Tracing the late singer's life and career, featuring interviews with the man himself.

    BBC Four

  41. The Real Dirty Dancing

    Documentary in which Burlesque expert Jo King tries to turn a group of women into dancers.

    BBC Three

  42. A Pocketful of Posies

    Documentary in which the nation's oldest men and women recount personal childhood stories.

    BBC Four

  43. Ravi Shankar: Between Two Worlds

    Documentary about the life of Indian musical innovator Ravi Shankar.

    BBC Four

  44. Robert Hooke: Victim of Genius

    How a jealous Isaac Newton helped to erase fellow scientist Robert Hooke from history.

    BBC Four

  45. Gauguin: The Full Story

    The story of Paul Gauguin, from his childhood in Peru to final years in the South Pacific.

    BBC Four

  46. Ian Dury: On My Life

    Documentary in which singer-songwriter and actor Ian Dury recalls his life and career.

    BBC Four

  47. The Legend of Leigh Bowery

    Profile of Australian fashion designer and performer Leigh Bowery.

    BBC Four

  48. Frank Hurley: The Man who Made History

    A look at the life and work of photographer Frank Hurley.

    BBC Four

  49. The Men from the Agency

    Documentary recalling the revolution in British advertising during the 60s.

    BBC Four

  50. Artie Shaw: Quest for Perfection

    Russell Davies looks at the life and music of composer and clarinettist Artie Shaw.

    BBC Four

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