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  1. Neil Diamond: Solitary Man

    A look at Neil Diamond's life, from his childhood to his successes as a pop singer.

    BBC Two

  2. Norman MacCaig at 80: None a Stranger

    Documentary marking the centenary of Scottish poet Norman MacCaig's birth.

    BBC Four

  3. Teaghlaichean Cogaidh

    The thoughts and feelings of those who have had loved-ones serving in Afghanistan.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  4.

    Arise Black Man: The Peter Tosh Story

    Grammy Award winning filmmaker Don Letts explores the life of reggae singer Peter Tosh

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  5. Stefan Gates' Cover Story

    Stefan Gates explores the story behind the cover of Led Zeppelin's album House of the Holy

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Làrach Cogaidh - SS Maimoa

    Allan Campbell in conversation with two former prisoners of war captured at St Valery.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  7. Fear Chanaidh

    The late John Lorne Campbell of Canna was one of the leading scholars of Gaelic folklore .

    BBC ALBA

  8. Ruadh Ginger Gene

    Proud redhead Catriona MacPhee tells her story.

    BBC ALBA

  9. With Bennett

    John Bennett talks to Irish garden designer and TV personality Diarmuid Gavin.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  10. Stevie's Wonder Men

    The tale of two men who became Stevie Wonder's sonic architects during his classic period.

    BBC Radio 4

  11. Brubeck at 90

    Paul Gambaccini chats to Dave Brubeck about his unique jazz career.

    BBC Radio 4

  12. Alesha Dixon: Don't Hit My Mum

    Alesha Dixon explores the trauma and fall-out from domestic violence.

    BBC One

  13. Working Lives

    We meet workers in Seoul who are on differing steps of the economic ladder.

    BBC News

  14. Philip Larkin and the Third Woman

    Sir Andrew Motion speaks to one of Philip Larkin's former lovers, Betty Mackereth.

    BBC One

  15. Damilola's Friends

    Damilola Taylor's friends talk about how they have coped in the aftermath of his death.

    BBC One

  16.

    The Long Walk

    Tim Whewell explores truth and myth in one of the great tales of adventure and endurance.

    BBC Radio 4

  17.

    Heel, Toe, Step Together

    The story of an octogenarian dancer teaching a 28-year-old how to waltz.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  18. The Eskimos and the Mushroom Cloud

    When CND clashed with the US Navy at the Holy Loch the result was...music.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. Donald Trump: All American Billionaire

    Emily Maitlis tells the story of Donald Trump, the world's most famous developer.

    BBC Two

  20. Thesiger At 100

    Frank Gardner marks the centenary of photographer and traveller Wilfred Thesiger.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  21. Joan Turner: The Highs and Lows of the Wacky Warbler

    Lesley Garrett tells the fascinating story of operatic comedienne Joan Turner.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  22. Hiya Pal - A Tribute to Gerard Kelly

    Janice Forsyth leads this tribute to the late Glasgow-born actor and panto star.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  23. Remembering Jimmy Reid

    GMS reviews the life and achievements of Jimmy Reid using archive and studio discussion.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  24. Stan Laurel's Glasgow

    Alex Norton takes us on a tour of 1900s Glasgow as seen through the eyes of Stan Laurel.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  25. Christmas up the Front

    Ian Stone tells the story of two fellow comics entertaining personnel in Afghanistan.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  26. Noson Iwan Llwyd

    Rhaglen arbennig yn cofio'r Prifardd Iwan Llwyd fu farw eleni. A tribute to Iwan Llwyd.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  27.

    Mandela in His Own Words

    Fergal Keane takes a journey through the private notebooks and letters of Nelson Mandela.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  28. An Tòir Air: Francis Tolmie

    A portrait of the Gaelic song collector, Frances Tolmie, with Martin MacDonald.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  29. The Terry Nation Story

    How the Welsh writer became the cornerstone of cult television.

    BBC Radio Wales

  30. Christmas with Kelly and Coulter

    Gerry Kelly chats to the legendary Phil Coulter about his life and career.

    BBC Radio Foyle

  31. The Israeli Madonna

    Pete Paphides tells the story of singer Ofra Haza, dubbed the Israeli Madonna.

    BBC Radio 4

  32. Taigh nam Bàrr

    The life story of Iain MacCalum from Taynult with new recordings of six of his songs.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  33. At Home with Keith Richards

    The legendary Rolling Stone talks about his incredible life and times.

    BBC Radio 2

  34. The Ultimate Cliff Top Twenty

    In Cliff Richard's 70th year, Radio 2 celebrates the platinum prince of pop.

    BBC Radio 2

  35. Murdani Mast

    The songs, poetry and life of the late Murdani Mast.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  36. Happy Birthday Maurice Cole

    How Christmas-born radio legend Kenny Everett began life on Merseyside.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  37. Donny B (The Original King of Daytime)

    The story of writer and broadcaster Donny B Macleod through the archive of his work.

    BBC ALBA

  38. Gerard Kelly: A Celebration

    A celebration of the life of Gerard Kelly, with contributions from friends and colleagues.

    BBC One Scotland

  39. Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story

    A moving portrait of one of Britain's most celebrated comedians, Eddie Izzard.

    BBC Two

  40. Being Ronnie Corbett

    Documentary charting Ronnie Corbett's long career in comedy.

    BBC Two

  41. Kenneth McKellar: Scotland's Great Tenor

    A celebration of the late Scottish tenor Kenneth McKellar.

    BBC One Scotland

  42. A Boy in Harris - An-Diugh

    Catch up with Donnie Macsween, the boy featured in the BBC's documentary from the 1960s.

    BBC ALBA

  43. Fowles in Dorset

    Best-selling author John Fowles was also curator of Lyme Regis Museum and recorded locals.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  44. The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse

    Bob Monkhouse's life and career told through films, TV shows, letters and memorabilia.

    BBC Four

  45. What We Leave We Carry: The Legacy of John la Rose

    Burt Caesar on John La Rose, founder of Britain's first black publishing house.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  46. Leila Webster 'I Minds the Time'

    The life and times of the much-loved comedienne, from vaudeville showgirl to stage star.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  47. Resolutions

    Athlete Lee Mcconnell reflects on her career and urges everyone to improve their fitness.

    BBC One Scotland

  48. Triuir (Triplets)

    The the incredible story of the Campbell sister, the best known triplets in the Hebrides.

    BBC ALBA

  49. Stephen Boyd - The Man Who Never Was

    The story of actor and Glengormley native Stephen Boyd who featured in the epic Ben-Hur.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  50. The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe

    Documentary about gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who influenced the early rockers.

    BBC Four

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