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  1. There's A Guy Works Down Our Local Swears He's Elvis

    Ian McMillan delves into the world of Elvis impersonators.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  2. The Man Who Made Mock Turtle Soup

    The life of the first Victorian celebrity chef, Alexis Poyet. With Michel Roux.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  3. Seems Like a Nice Boy: The Story of Larry Grayson

    Terry Wogan and Isla St Clair recall one of Britain's most popular entertainers

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  4. Chekhov's Death: Fact and Fiction

    Julian Evans explores the blend of fact and fiction surrounding Anton Chekhov's demise.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  5. Tiny Tim

    The story of eccentric American falsetto singer and ukulele player, Tiny Tim.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  6. Ouch! Men and Shaving

    Brian Perkins shaved off his beard after 30 years. But how did he maintain his good looks?

    BBC Radio 4

  7. The Late Mrs Buggins

    Cooking wartime rations with a smile. Mabel Constanduros aka Grandma Buggins was a pioneer

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  8. Making the Grade

    Exploring students', teachers' and parents' experiences of music grade exams.

    BBC Radio 4

  9. Andrew McGibbon - I Was Morrissey's Drummer

    Andrew McGibbon charts his on-off percussive relationship with The Smiths' former frontman

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  10. The Diary

    Stories and insights into the secret world of ordinary diary-writers.

    BBC Radio 4

  11. A Life in Cans

    Neil Innes tells the story of Peter Handford, Britain's greatest sound recordist.

    BBC Radio 4

  12. Life in the Boondocks

    Gary Younge meets the outspoken cartoonist and author of the provocative comic strip.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  13. Ainsley's First Kitchen

    Ainsley Harriott relives some childhood experiences in London that made Christmas special.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  14. The Life of the Secret Gardener

    Children's writer Anne Fine investigates the complex life of Frances Hodgson Burnett.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  15. The Man Who Sold Peerages

    Shaun Ley tells the tale of Maundy Gregory, who sold peerages on behalf of Lloyd George.

    BBC Radio 4

  16. The Piano Man

    Philip Pope investigates the story of Paolo Fazioli, who redesigned the grand piano.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Freak Out! The Frank Zappa Story

    Germaine Greer presents a profile of eccentric 1970s rock icon Frank Zappa.

    BBC Radio 4

  18. Talk Amongst Yourselves: The Billy Dainty Story

    Roy Hudd pays tribute to Billy Dainty, master of the funny walk and much else besides.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. A Child's Christmas in Wales

    A funny, evocative memory of a boy's Christmas in Wales.

    BBC Radio 4

  20. The Radical and the Emperor

    The story of feminist pioneer Sylvia Pankhurst's campaign for Ethiopian independence.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Jay-Z: From Brooklyn to the Boardroom

    Finance guru Alvin Hall charts the rise of rap music entrepreneur Jay-Z.

    BBC Radio 4

  22.

    Prescott at Your Service

    Exploring a strange coincidence from 1957, when John Prescott was a cruise ship waiter.

    BBC Radio 4

  23. Ronnie's Last Show

    Gerry Anderson meets legendary rocker Ronnie Hawkins.

    BBC Radio 4

  24. The Big Man

    Kevin Connolly presents a profile of controversial politician Ian Paisley.

    BBC Radio 4

  25. Angels Don't Swear: Marty Feldman Revisited

    Gene Wilder presents a tribute to his friend Marty Feldman.

    BBC Radio 4

  26.

    Philip Pullman and Miss Jones

    Best-selling author Philip Pullman talks to his former schoolteacher Enid Jones.

    BBC Radio 4

  27.

    For Nature, Not Humans

    Alan Leith tells the story of the eccentric recluse who purchased Brownsea Island in 1927.

    BBC Radio 4

  28. Standing up for Liverpool

    Les Dennis tells the story of Liverpool club comedian Jackie Hamilton.

    BBC Radio 4

  29.

    Linnaeus and the Immorality of Bluebells

    Anna Pavord explores the life and legacy of the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus.

    BBC Radio 4

  30. Anatomies of Betrayal

    Stories from those who have suffered and inflicted the pain of betrayal.

    BBC Radio 4

  31. The Appalling Mr Dali

    Malcolm McLaren presents a profile of artist Salvador Dali.

    BBC Radio 4

  32. The Simple Pie Man

    Geoffrey Wheeler presents a tribute to Richard Hearne, remembered by millions as Mr Pastry

    BBC Radio 4

  33. One Woman's Struggle: The Story of the MOBO Awards

    The Story of the MOBO Awards: Kanya King tells the story of her original vision.

    BBC Radio 4

  34. Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman

    British director John Boorman embarks on a quest to understand the American film star.

    BBC Two

  35. Alfred Brendel: Man and Mask

    A profile of world-renowned pianist Alfred Brendel.

    BBC Two

  36. Penelope Keith - Lady of the Manor

    An affectionate tribute to actress Penelope Keith outlining her life and career.

    BBC Two

  37. Westway to the World

    The Clash's four original members each tell their side of the band's story.

    BBC Two

  38. Into the Arms of Strangers

    Oscar-winning documentary about the Jewish children evacuated from Germany.

    BBC Two

  39. This Is Elvis

    A combination of documentary footage and reconstruction traces the life of Elvis Presley.

    BBC Two

  40. Mary Seacole: A Hidden History

    Biography of Mary Seacole, a Jamaican nurse who saved thousands of lives in the Crimea.

    BBC Two

  41. The Unknown Hancock

    A unique insight into one of the most masterful clowns of the modern age, Tony Hancock.

    BBC Two

  42. The Rookie

    A school baseball coach (Dennis Quaid) tries out as a pitcher for a professional team.

    BBC Two

  43.

    Rain in My Heart

    Paul Watson's documentary on four alcoholics from the Medway towns in Kent. (2006)

    BBC

  44. My Heart Belongs to Dad

    Documentary which explores how fathers and their children cope with the loss of a mother.

    BBC One

  45. Hair Wars

    Documentary by Morgan Matthews following two stories of competition hairdressers.

    BBC One

  46. Blue Suede Jew

    Documentary on Gilles Elmalih, 'The Elvis from Jerusalem'.

    BBC Two

  47. Thora Hird Tribute

    Friends, colleagues and fans pay tribute to Dame Thora Hird.

    BBC One

  48. Still Cliff

    A look at the career of Cliff Richard, Britain's answer to Elvis Presley back in 1958.

    BBC Four

  49. The Queen, by Rolf

    Rolf Harris paints HM the Queen's portrait in honour of her 80th birthday.

    BBC One

  50. Sport Relief Presents Little Britain's Big Swim

    Comedian David Walliams attempts to swim the English Channel.

    BBC One

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