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  1. Ms Dynamite in Search of Nanny Maroon

    Ms Dynamite explores the legend of Nanny Maroon, a Jamaican slave turned revolt-leader.

    BBC One

  2. The Conchies of Holton-Cum-Beckering

    Billy Bragg meets the surviving members of a unique group of war conscientious objectors.

    BBC Radio 4

  3. The Bullseye Belles

    A look at inner city Belfast life through the eyes of female darts players.

    BBC One

  4. Play It Again Sam

    The story of Sam McAughtry, one of Northern Ireland's most popular writers.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  5. Steiner's Benjamin

    George Steiner investigates the life of the prophetic German Jewish critic Walter Benjamin

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  6. Between the Ears: Underground

    Voices of workers from a Cornish tine mine are woven with Nick Darke's text.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7. The Blonde Atomic Traitress

    Gerry Kennedy tells the story of sibling American radicals Joan and William Hinton.

    BBC Radio 4

  8. Boris Yeltsin: A Flawed Giant

    Andrew Harding looks back over the turbulent career of the late Russian leader.

    BBC Radio 4

  9. Edwardian Winners and Losers

    Dan Snow examines the life and times of his great-great grandfather, David Lloyd George.

    BBC Four

  10. Fionnlagh

    An affectionate and candid portrait of writer and broadcaster Finlay J MacDonald.

    BBC ALBA

  11. Maighstir Cailean

    An examination of the work of South Uist priest Fr Colin MacInnes.

    BBC ALBA

  12. Mr and Mrs Mackintosh

    The influence his wife Margaret had on the work of architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

    BBC Two Scotland

  13. Iain Uasal

    Examining the life, achievements and failures of Sir Iain Noble.

    BBC Two

  14. Pembrokeshire: Land of Dreams

    A look at businessman John Price, who has created a business empire in St Davids.

    BBC Two

  15. Capturing Celebrity: The Photographs of Angus McBean

    The life and photography of Angus McBean whose career spanned sixty years.

    BBC Two Wales

  16. The Art of Tommy Cooper

    Documentary about the life and work of comedian Tommy Cooper.

    BBC Two Wales

  17. Larry Stephens: The Man Who Never Was

    John Antrobus presents a tribute to the co-creator and writer of The Goon Show.

    BBC Radio 4

  18. Purely Peel: Remembering John Peel

    Steve Lamacq celebrates the life of the broadcaster and music champion John Peel.

    BBC Radio 7

  19. Deepak Verma - The Bandit Queen

    How did Indian bandit queen Phoolan Devi become a heroine and earn worldwide notoriety?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  20. Kenny Everett: The BBC Local Radio Years

    How DJ Kenny battled to stay on-air after BBC Radio 1 sacked him.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  21. Alex Shearer - Getting a Life

    When someone sees their life going the other way on the back of a lorry, what can they do?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  22. The Rory Gallagher Story

    The late Gary Moore pays tribute to the Irish musician Rory Gallagher.

    BBC Radio 2

  23. Bernie Taupin - A Conversation With the Brown Dirt Cowboy

    Bernie Taupin discusses the creative impulses behind his partnership with Elton John.

    BBC Radio 2

  24. Rebel Without a Cause: The James Dean Legacy

    Johnny Depp presents a profile of one of Hollywood's most popular icons.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  25. The Invisible Man: The Rod Temperton Story

    Another chance to hear a profile of songwriter Rod Temperton, who died in October 2016.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  26. Soldier's Haven

    Simon Weston visits Headley Court, the military's main rehabilitation centre for amputees.

    BBC Radio 4

  27. Rostropovich - A Life Remembered

    Remembering Mstislav Rostropovich, cellist, conductor and humanitarian.

    BBC Two

  28. Dominoes Goes Home

    South Londoner Anthony Williams visits Jamaica to compete in the World Domino Championship

    BBC Radio 4

  29. Beryl's Last Year

    Novelist Dame Beryl Bainbridge makes a record of her life, convinced she is about to die.

    BBC Four

  30. Face to Face with Evelyn Waugh

    John Freeman's interview with English writer Evelyn Waugh. Introduced by Joan Bakewell.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  31. The Concert for Diana - The Princes' Interview

    Princes William and Harry discuss their mother's life and legacy.

    BBC One

  32. The Real Cherie

    Fiona Bruce presents a documentary about six months in the life of Cherie Blair.

    BBC One

  33. Leo, Rusty and ME

    Jane Ray presents the moving story of her son's battle to beat myalgic encephalomyelitis.

    BBC Radio 4

  34. They Call Me Good Time George: A Tribute to George Melly

    A warm, amusing and moving profile of the famous jazz singer.

    BBC Two

  35. Leslie Charteris: A Saintly Centennial

    Roger Moore celebrates the centenary of the birth of fiction writer Leslie Charteris.

    BBC Radio 4

  36. The Strange Story of Rudolph Dunbar

    Wayne Marshall tells the story of clarinettist and conductor Rudolph Dunbar.

    BBC Radio 4

  37. Not Now Arthur

    Stewart Henderson tells the story of music hall and variety theatre veteran Arthur Tolcher

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38. Dangerous Knowledge

    The tragic stories of four great thinkers whose pursuit of the knowledge led to madness.

    BBC Two

  39. My Life in Soap

    William Roache celebrates the longevity of some of Britain's longest surviving soap stars.

    BBC Radio 4

  40. I Was Peckinpah's Girl Friday

    Andrew McGibbon tells the story of Katy Haber, Sam Peckinpah's Girl Friday and much more.

    BBC Radio 4

  41. 50 Not Out

    Special programme exploring the multi-faceted career of Stephen Fry.

    BBC Four

  42. The GI Blues of Elvis Presley

    Paul Gambaccini explores Elvis's military career.

    BBC Radio 4

  43. Midnight's Grandchildren

    Three British teenagers whose families came from India and Pakistan visit the countries.

    BBC Two

  44. The Commuters

    Nigel Williams explores the practicalities of different people's daily journeys to work.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  45. I Was Peter Sellers' Personal Assistant

    Andrew McGibbon tells the story of Tricia Hammond, PA to Peter Sellers in 1975.

    BBC Radio 4

  46. Congo to Motherwell

    Documentary following two Congolese families as they start a new life in Motherwell.

    BBC Two

  47. The Tall Guy

    Steve Punt talks to Denis Norden about his 60-year career.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. A Night with... George Melly

    George Melly recalls performing, partying and other nocturnal pleasures.

    BBC Radio 4

  49. Cliff Morgan: A Lifetime of Achievement

    Desmond Lynam leads the all-star tributes to rubgy legend Cliff Morgan.

    BBC One Wales

  50. Dear Bill - A Tribute to Lord Deedes

    Portrait of Bill Deedes, a war hero, cabinet minister, Fleet Street editor and journalist.

    BBC One

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