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  1. Radio Roots

    Series tracing the careers of various radio personalities

    BBC Radio 7

  2. More Plain Tales from the Raj

    Oral history series telling the stories of British Imperial India

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  3. Air Mo Chuairt

    Highland history and tradition introduced by Dr Iain MacInnes.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  4. Sunday Life

    Inspiring personal stories and thought-provoking discussion.

    BBC One

  5. Thalidomide: 50 Years On

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    BBC Radio Wales

  6. How Tickled Am I?

    Mark Radcliffe explores the tradition of the northern comedian.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7. Through Children's Eyes

    Children are given camcorders to tell us about their lives and reveal their thoughts

    BBC Two Wales

  8. A Wonderful Way to Make a Living

    US satirist Joe Queenan presents a series on people with highly unusual occupations

    BBC Radio 4

  9. An Tac an Teine

    A selection from the 'Fireside' collection, introduced by Dan Murray.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  10. Digital Stories

    A collection of short stories written by people living in Wales

    BBC Two Wales

  11. Wales Observed

    Sian Pari Huws explores personal diaries to examine day-to-day life in Wales

    BBC Radio Wales

  12. That Reminds Me

    Well-known showbiz names reminisce and entertain with tales from their lives.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  13. Sgeul Seirbheis

    Gaels reflect on their experience of National Service in the 1950s.

    BBC ALBA

  14. There'll Never Be Another

    Former Goodie Graeme Garden recalls some of the great comedy acts of the past

    BBC Radio 7

  15. Born Survivors

    Documentary series examining the reality of life for young people in Britain today

    BBC Three

  16. Nia Roberts

    Busnesu a sgwrsio, chwerthin a chrio. Chat, laughter and tears with Nia

    BBC Radio Cymru

  17. Together against the Odds

    Janet Reibstein presents a series on relationships which have survived

    BBC Radio 4

  18. An Treas Aois

    The not-so-young tell how they stay fit mentally and physically

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  19. Super 8 Stories

    Home movies from Northern Ireland.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  20. Thuige Seo

    A series of interviews with Donald Morrison

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  21. Air a' Bheat

    Former policemen with Strathclyde Police recall their experiences

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  22. Take Two

    Richard Coles presents the discussion series looking at musical collaborations

    BBC Radio 4

  23. Musical Genes

    Series looking at the stories behind some of our best-loved musicians

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  24. Dermot O'Leary's Time Capsules

    Dermot invites guests to pick tracks that tell the story of their life

    BBC Radio 2

  25. Welsh Greats

    Documentary series looking at the lives of famous faces from Wales.

    BBC One Wales

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  26. Battle Lines

    Hearing from people whose own stories have led them to fight for what they feel is right

    BBC Radio Scotland

  27. Missing

    Series following the work of police as they search for missing people

    BBC One

  28. 7 Previews

    Sound bite-sized excerpts of forthcoming programmes

    BBC Radio 7

  29. Mendelssohn Weekend

    Selection of programmes celebrating the life and music of Felix Mendelssohn

    BBC Radio 3

  30. Musical Migrants

    Portraits of people who relocated to other lands, influenced by music

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  31. Postscript

    Peter Stead looks back at the lives of men and women who have made an impact on Welsh life

    BBC Radio Wales

  32. MistaJam's Michael Jackson Tribute

    MistaJam presents a tribute to Michael Jackson

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  33. The Radio Ballads

    Tales of workers, and songs which their stories have inspired

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. No Triumph, No Tragedy

    Peter White talks to disabled people who have achieved outstanding success in their field

    BBC Radio 4

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  35. Out of the Hot Seat

    After years spent in a high-profile career, how is life out of the hot seat?

    BBC Radio Scotland

  36. Radio 2 Comedy Greats

    Radio 2 profiles the lives and careers of some of the UK's greatest comedians

    BBC Radio 2

  37. Rebels Cymreig

    Gwrthryfelwyr Cymreig ar hyd y canrifoedd. Welsh rebels over the centuries

    BBC Radio Cymru

  38. Thuige Seo

    Interviews with notable Gaels

    BBC ALBA

  39. Comedy Confessions

    Comedians discuss the spiritual and emotional sides of comedy

    BBC Radio Scotland

  40. Friday Night Is Mercer Night

    BBC Radio 2 celebrates the birth centenary of the lyricist Johnny Mercer

    BBC Radio 2

  41. Radio 2 Elvis Season

    BBC Radio 2 celebrates the life of Elvis Presley

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  42. Famous, Rich and Homeless

    Four famous volunteers agree to spend a week living on the streets.

    BBC One

  43. The Radio Ballads

    Featuring the voices of rarely-heard communities, brought to life through song

    BBC Radio 2

  44. M' Àite-sa

    Favourite places

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  45. My Life in Five Songs

    Phil Cunningham talks to a series of musicians about their lives, careers and influences.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  46. Trusadh

    Compelling stories

    BBC ALBA

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  47. Lost Voices

    Poet Brian Patten explores the life and work of lesser-known or forgotten poets

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  48. Funny Friends

    Comedian Susan Calman hangs out with her Funny Friends.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  49. EBU Schumann Day

    Andrew McGregor and Sarah Walker celebrate the 200th anniversary of Schumann's birth

    BBC Radio 3

  50. A Life in Limbo

    Clare English talks to people who have placed their futures on hold

    BBC Radio Scotland

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