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  1. Journey to Armenia: Komitas - The Saddest Music in the World

    In search of Komitas, whose musical talent turned him into the voice of Albania.

    BBC Radio 4

  2. Being Neil Armstrong

    Andrew Smith journeys across America to find out more about the reclusive Neil Armstrong.

    BBC Four

  3. Toscanini in His Own Words

    The legendary conductor speaks frankly about the music, politics and passions in his life.

    BBC Four

  4. An Oigridh

    Saoghal a la an diugh tro shuilean na cloinne. A child's perspective on life.

    BBC ALBA

  5. The Little White Rose

    Scots explain what their history, literature, culture and music means to them.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  6. Journey to Armenia: Mandelstam - The Long Desired for Voyage

    Toby Litt scours Armenia for the spirit of the Russian poet Osip Mandelstam.

    BBC Radio 4

  7. An Appreciation of Michael Jackson

    A special programme paying tribute to the man described by many as the 'King of Pop'.

    BBC Radio 2

  8. The Hidden World of Jacques Cousteau

    Nick Haslam re-evaluates the renowned underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau.

    BBC Radio 4

  9. Gesualdo: Musician and Murderer

    Aled Jones on the bizarre life and tormented music of Carlo Gesualdo, Prince of Venosa.

    BBC Radio 4

  10. Gay Life After Saddam

    Aasmah Mir asks whether life has got worse for gay Iraqis since the fall of Saddam Hussein

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  11. A London Calling

    Angharad James, a Welsh priest whose vocation has taken her to a violent part of London.

    BBC Radio Wales

  12. Bleddyn Willliams - The Prince of Centres

    A tribute to Bleddyn Williams, one of Wales's greatest rugby players, who died in 2009.

    BBC One Wales

  13. Cat on A Hot Tin Roof

    Kwame Kwei-Armah tells the story of playwright Thomas 'Tennessee' Williams.

    BBC Radio 2

  14. Henry Cyril Paget: Lord Of The Dance

    How was "dancing marquess" Henry Cyril Paget bankrupted by his love of theatre?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  15. Odd Men In

    Actor Harry Towb describes his life as a Jewish boy growing up in Northern Ireland.

    BBC Two

  16. The Trouble With 40

    The hilarious and heartbreaking story of the generation who grew up during the Troubles.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  17. An Interior Life

    The story of Bernard, an 86-year-old gay man who lost his partner in 2005.

    BBC Radio 4

  18. The Last Volunteer - A Tribute to Henry Allingham

    A tribute to the oldest surviving volunteer serviceman of the First World War.

    BBC Two

  19. Sir Bobby Robson - A Tribute

    Gary Lineker presents a tribute to the late Sir Bobby Robson.

    BBC One

  20. In the Beginning

    Holly Johnson visits Hamburg to explore the origins of the Beatles.

    BBC Radio 2

  21. Merry Widows

    Women whose much-loved husbands have died describe finding unexpected happiness afterwards

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  22. Operation Pied Piper

    Docudrama recreating the mass evacuation of 3 million children at the start of WWII.

    BBC Radio 2

  23. Fergie

    Fonn beatha Fergie Domhnullach. Fergie MacDonald, a life in music.

    BBC ALBA

  24. The Poet of Sparty Lea: In Search of Barry MacSweeney

    Young poet Tom Chivers reclaims the reputation of counter-cultural poet Barry MacSweeney.

    BBC Radio 4

  25. The Real Maria

    Connie Fisher explores the true story of Maria Von Trapp.

    BBC Radio Wales

  26. Ena

    Mark Radcliffe on Ena Sharples and the actress who played her, Violet Carson.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  27. An t-Hiortach

    Norman John Gillies, the last surviving male St Kildan, returns to his island brithplace.

    BBC ALBA

  28. Sport's Unsung Heroes

    Saluting the work of people in the UK who give their time to help others excel in sport.

    BBC Two

  29.

    Youssou N'Dour at 50: Africa's Greatest Star

    Robin Denselow profiles musician Youssou N'Dour as he reaches his 50th birthday.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  30. Walking Wounded

    An uncompromising look at the experiences of ex-soldiers as they adapt to civilian life.

    BBC Two Scotland

  31. Bowling for Love

    Following a bowls community and the friendships and romances formed on and off the green.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  32. The Tom Jones Story

    Rob Brydon tells the story of the Welsh singer who made it from the Valleys to Vegas.

    BBC Radio 2

  33. Munro: Mountain Man

    The life of adventurer Hugh Munro, who climbed and listed the high peaks of Scotland.

    BBC Four

  34. Tormod

    The Highland superstar that never was. Norman Maclean, in his own words.

    BBC ALBA

  35. Balaich Eileen

    Actress Eileen McCallum's journey for her grandchildren, who have muscular dystrophy.

    BBC ALBA

  36. Over The Rainbow With Yip Harburg

    Broadcaster Stephen Evans explores the life and work of lyricist Yip Harburg.

    BBC Radio 4

  37.

    In the Footsteps of Blair Mayne

    Eddie Irvine walks in the footsteps of his hero, World War Two legend Blair Mayne.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  38. Hill of Dreams

    Short film following pensioner Shirley as she climbs the ancient hill fort of Twmbarlwm.

    BBC One Wales

  39. Freumhan/Prof D Macleod - A Life

    The life of controversial theologian Dr Donald Macleod.

    BBC ALBA

  40. The Negro Tragedian

    The story of Ira Aldridge, a 19th-century actor who defied racial prejudice.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  41. Robin Hood and the Cuban Revolutionaries

    Errol Flynn's final year, which he spent in Cuba around the time of the revolution.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. A Farewell to Floyd

    Top chefs and celebrities pay tribute to legendary chef Keith Floyd.

    BBC Two

  43. David Lean and his Dedicated Maniacs

    Oscar-winning director David Lean's colleagues share their memories of working with him.

    BBC Four

  44. My Yiddisher Mother Tongue

    David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  45. Brian Cox's Jute Journey

    A journey into Brian Cox's past, and the jute trade which once linked Dundee with India.

    BBC Two Scotland

  46. La Chanson de Serge: The Serge Gainsbourg Story

    Malcolm McLaren visits the people and places central to Serge Gainsbourg's life story.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  47. Runaway Train

    The amazing true story of Canadian railwayman Wesley McDonald and a runaway train.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. Barbra Streisand: The Way I Am

    Paul Gambaccini talks to award-winning singer, actress and director Barbra Streisand.

    BBC Radio 2

  49. My Secret War

    Eileen Younghusband from Sully in South Wales tells of her crucial role in WWII.

    BBC Radio Wales

  50. Podfather

    The story of silicon chip inventor Robert Noyce, godfather of today's digital world.

    BBC Four

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