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  1. The Vera Lynn Story

    Sir David Frost interviews Dame Vera Lynn at her home in Sussex.

    BBC Two

  2. Rathlin's Black History

    Aileen Moynagh joins Mary, Frances and Michael Black as they return to Rathlin Island.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  3. Tom Jones at 70

    Mal Pope celebrates Sir Tom's 70th year, with Welsh band OK performing Tom covers.

    BBC Radio Wales

  4. Dìleab a' Bhàird Bhochd - Bannal Bana-Bharrach

    Clàraidhean à tasglann phearsanta Thormoid MhicLeòid, an cuideachd Mhairead NicNèill.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  5. Fighting and Winning: The Work-In at UCS

    A tribute to Jimmy Reid, the late trade unionist and journalist.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  6. In Search of the Singing Postman

    DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7. Alex Higgins: The People's Champion

    Documentary charting the life of snooker legend Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins.

    BBC Two

  8. Eddie Waring: Mr Rugby League

    Documentary about Eddie Waring, the man who helped raise rugby league's profile.

    BBC Four

  9. Edwin Morgan - A Tribute

    David Stenhouse looks at the achievements of Scottish national poet Edwin Morgan.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  10. Catrin o Ferain

    Portread o wraig hynod o gyfnod y Tuduriaid, Catrin o Ferain. Kathryn of Berain's story.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  11. Edwin Morgan - Love and a Life

    Edwin Morgan, Scotland's first Makar or national poet, who died last month.

    BBC Two Scotland

  12. Benedict: Trials of a Pope

    Film-maker Mark Dowd looks at the life of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI.

    BBC Two

  13. Cherry Has a Baby

    Programme following Cherry Healey through her last month of pregnancy.

    BBC Three

  14. Na Fir

    Is the male Gael susceptible to the 'grumpy old man' label?

    BBC ALBA

  15. Smile Smile Smile

    Welsh composer Felix Powell's struggle to repeat the success of a worldwide hit song.

    BBC Radio 7

  16. Gilbert MacPhàil

    Seonag NicLeòid a' cuimhneachadh air Gilbert MacPhàil a fhuair am Bonn Òr ann a 1934.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  17. Mrs Gaskell

    On the bicentenary of her birth, a dramatised portrait of the Victorian novelist.

    BBC Radio 7

  18. Britain's Youngest Boarders

    Documentary following three boys as they leave home to go to boarding school.

    BBC Two

  19. The Born Free Legacy

    How Born Free made a massive impact on our fundamental attitudes to wild animals.

    BBC Four

  20. Yoko: In Her Own Words

    Yoko Ono talks to Nina Myskow on what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  21. The Shapes of Things: BB Remembered

    Kate Best tells the story of the writer Denys Watkins-Pitchford, better known as 'B.B.'

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  22. Lennon: The Wenner Tapes

    A portrait of John Lennon, told via the audio of Jann Wenner's 1970 interview in New York.

    BBC Radio 7

  23. Seòid a' Ghramofon

    A selection of pre-war singers who recorded gramophone records. With Fred MacAulay.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  24. Midlife Relaunch

    Is it possible to start a new career midlife? Midlife Relaunch asks people who've tried.

    BBC Radio 4

  25. Paul Celan in Mapesbury Road

    Toby Litt investigates what brought the poet Paul Celan to an ordinary North London street

    BBC Radio 4

  26. Peggy Seeger: In Her Prime

    Returning to live in Britain, Peggy Seeger reflects on a life full of family and music.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  27. Tom Daley: The Diver and His Dad

    Documentary following British 16-year-old Commonwealth Games diving competitor Tom Daley.

    BBC One

  28. Edgar Allan Poe: Love, Death and Women

    Film investigating the relationships between Edgar Allan Poe and the women in his life.

    BBC Four

  29. The Man Who Recorded America: Jac Holzman's Elektra Records

    Documentary about 1960s record label Elektra Records, run by suave visionary Jac Holzman.

    BBC Four

  30. Aonghas Padraig Caimbeul

    Angus Peter Campbell discusses his life and work in a frank interview with Colin MacInnes.

    BBC ALBA

  31. The Trumpet Shall Sound

    Julian Joseph goes in search of black classical musicians who played over the centuries.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  32. Becoming Mr Nice

    Documentary looking at the life story of Howard Marks and his biopic starring Rhys Ifans.

    BBC Two Wales

  33. Rosa And Leos

    The story of how the music critic Rosa Newmarch brought Janacek's music to Britain.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. Tormented Lives

    Rosa Monckton exposes the reality of life for people with learning disabilities.

    BBC One

  35. Norman Wisdom: His Story

    From street urchin to knight of the realm, the life story of British actor Norman Wisdom.

    BBC Two

  36. The Poet, The Rocker - The Phil Lynott Story

    Those closest to Phil Lynott remember his life and work.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  37. You're Entering The Twilight Zone

    The life of provocative screenwriter and producer Rod Serling who created a TV classic.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38. He Belonged to Glasgow - The Will Fyffe Story

    Ricky Ross looks at the life and work of the Scottish comedian and actor, Will Fyffe.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  39. Words, Words, Words

    Sue Perkins explores the house of Dr Johnson, author of 18th century English dictionary.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  40. Faiscthe as an Talamh

    Documentary charting a year in the life of an Irish farming family in Conamara.

    BBC ALBA

  41. Once in a Blue Moon: The Songs of Lal Waterson

    The story of one of the great folk singers and writers of our time, Lal Waterson.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. The Last Of The Hardy Players

    Julian Fellowes meets an original member of a theatre group supported by Thomas Hardy.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  43. Taking the Keys Away

    Documentary in which three drivers face the question of whether they are too old to drive.

    BBC One

  44. The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

    Documentary exploring the life and career of Elton John, from childhood to musical heyday.

    BBC Two

  45. Late Learners

    William Hague quit as Conservative party leader and took up the piano. How did he fare?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  46. Taxi

    Cabs have inspired numerous films, but what really goes on during the night in a taxi?

    BBC Radio 7

  47. Battlefield Poet: Keith Douglas

    Documentary exploring the life and work of Second World War poet, Keith Douglas.

    BBC Four

  48. Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask

    Film looking at how Edward Elgar's image of hearty nobility was deliberately contrived.

    BBC Four

  49. Jazz Frenzy

    Poland, 1956. Eight young Londoners blow hot jazz during the Cold War and enter history.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  50. Robert Plant: By Myself

    The Led Zeppelin frontman discusses his musical journey from Stourbridge to superstardom.

    BBC Two

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