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  1. The Poetry Olympian: Michael Horovitz at 75

    Simon Warner celebrates British beat poet, performer and provocateur Michael Horovitz.

    BBC Radio 4

  2. The Genius of Omar Khayyam

    Exploring the life, work and legacy of Omar Khayyam.

    BBC Four

  3. Dain air an Danube (Two Wheels on the Danube)

    Caomhinn MacNeill agus an Danube. Kevin MacNeill cycles the Danube.

    BBC ALBA

  4. The Airmail Orphan

    Abandoned in a war zone and brought up in Sussex, Vikki seeks to discover her past.

    BBC One

  5. Bellany - Fire in the Blood

    Portrayal of family life illustrated by the work of renowned Scottish artist John Bellany.

    BBC Two Scotland

  6.

    Good King George

    Simon Heffer re-evaluates the reign of George V.

    BBC Radio 4

  7. The Orphans Who Survived the Concentration Camps

    The story of 300 Jewish orphans who escaped the Nazis to survive in Windermere.

    BBC One

  8. Syr Wymff a Plwmsan

    Wynford Ellis Owen a'I frwydr efo alcohol. Mici Plwm interviews Wynford Elis Owen.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  9. When Harry Met Ali: A Tribute to Harry Carpenter

    Former colleague and friend Des Lynam pays tribute to commentator Harry Carpenter.

    BBC Two

  10. Eathar Dubh à Bràgar

    Eachdraidh an òrain agus an fhir a rinn e, Dòmhnall Macleòid, à Port Nis.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  11. Charles Hawtrey: That Funny Fella with the Glasses

    A revealing insight into Charles Hawtrey, one of Britain's most memorable comedy actors.

    BBC Radio 4

  12. Sgoil a' Chil

    Alasdair MacNeill and Angus MacLeod revisit Keil School in Dumbarton.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  13. An Sgoil Chòcaireachd

    Etta Beaton and Catherine Murray revisit Duncraig Castle, their former cookery school.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  14. Malcolm McLaren: Artful Dodger

    A tribute to the inspirational manager and artist who revolutionised the music business.

    BBC Two

  15.

    The Tudor Tarantino

    Dominic Arkwright charts the life of Thomas Middleton, the bad boy of Renaissance drama

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. Young, Gifted and Black

    Adjoa Andoh reflects on the career of playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17. Truth, Lies and Asylum Seekers

    A look at the lives of asylum seekers in Scotland who have been judged to be 'bogus'.

    BBC One Scotland

  18. Nelson Mandela: One Incredible Life

    How Nelson Mandela brought peace to his country and what he means to people there today.

    BBC Three

  19. Music from Heaven, Paid for in Hell

    Nicola Loud tells the story of the 19th century's most brilliant violinist Nicoló Paganini

    BBC Radio 4

  20. Peter Porter On Air

    A celebration of the life and work of the late poet and broadcaster Peter Porter.

    BBC Radio 4

  21. ER Afghanistan

    Jackie Bird hears about life after the frontline for doctors and nurses from 205 Regiment.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  22. Joey Dunlop Remembered

    A tribute to motorcycle racer Joey Dunlop, marking the tenth anniversary of his death.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  23. An Decca

    Retired engineers from Highland Decca stations recall their days in post.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  24. A Legend Before Slumdog

    Navid Akhtar examines the career of Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire composer AR Rahman.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  25. Eyewitness to History: Tony King's 60s

    Music publicist Tony King shares his 60s memories of the Stones, the Beatles and more.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  26. Tilleadh gu Poland

    Former prisoners of war return to Poland in 1986 with Allan Campbell.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  27. The Marx Brothers in Britain

    Glenn Mitchell profiles the visits to Britain of legendary comedy team The Marx Brothers.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  28. This Sporting Life

    A look back at the extraordinary career of sportswriter Malcolm Brodie.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  29. Nixon in the Den

    David Reynolds takes a fresh look at the embattled presidency of Richard Nixon.

    BBC Four

  30. Freedom from Fear: Aung San Suu Kyi

    Portrait of the life of Aung San Suu Kyi by Mike Wooldridge.

    BBC Radio 4

  31. A Strange, Enchanted Boy

    Eden Ahbez is known for just one song, but it was a song that became world famous.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  32. Geoff's Personal Atlantic

    Geoff Holt is quadriplegic, but he recently sailed a catamaran across the Atlantic Ocean.

    BBC News

  33. Great Lives: De Sade

    Sex-crazed diabolical criminal or bold, free-thinking radical?

    BBC Radio 7

  34. 7/7: Saved By a Miracle?

    Heenan Bhatti's film marking the fifth anniversary of the 7/7 bombings.

    BBC One

  35. Graeme McDowell's Major Moment

    Unrivalled access behind the scenes with new US Open Golf Champion Graeme McDowell.

    BBC One

  36. Tommy Cooper: Just Like This!

    Sean Lock celebrates the life and career of the one and only Tommy Cooper!

    BBC Radio 2

  37. Britain's Black Revolutionary

    Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38. Being Here: The Peter Sellers Story

    30 years after his death, Alexander Armstrong profiles the legendary Peter Sellers.

    BBC Radio 2

  39. Dave Allen: Goodnight and May Your God Go With You

    Ed Byrne examines the life, career and unique comic legacy of Dave Allen.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  40. Brian Clough: The Greatest Manager England Never Had?

    Documentary telling the story of Brian Clough's managerial career.

    BBC Two

  41. My Child's Big Fat Birthday Party

    Documentary following the mums and dads organising birthday parties for their children.

    BBC One

  42. Wales' Fastest Man

    The story of Tom Pryce, the Welsh racing driver whose career ended tragically in 1977.

    BBC Radio Wales

  43. Small Teen, Big World

    A year in the life of 16-year-old Jasmine Burkitt, who is just 3ft 8in tall.

    BBC Three

  44. Alice and Her Six Dads

    Alice has a big decision to make, which of her dads will walk her down the aisle?

    BBC Three

  45. Dai Burchell

    A day out at Worcester Races with Dai Burchell. Byron Rogers presents.

    BBC Radio Wales

  46. Poetry of the Forgotten People

    Greta Scacchi discusses the life and work of Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal.

    BBC Radio 4

  47.

    Ziggy Stardust Came from Isleworth

    How the British-born singer Vince Taylor inspired David Bowie's mythical rock star.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. British Muslims, Father and Son

    Steve Evans charts Moazzam Begg's story through his and his father's words.

    BBC Radio 4

  49.

    Star Spangled Hendrix

    Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  50. Hiort – Far na Thogadh mi

    Archive recording of Donald Gillies, born on St Kilda in 1901. With Calum Ferguson.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

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