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  1. Tiago and the Tunnel

    An update on Tiago Serrador, who captured the nation's heart five years ago.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  2. Fuil nan Innseanach (Transatlantic Ties)

    One man's transatlantic journey in search of his Canadian aboriginal roots.

    BBC ALBA

  3. Anthony Howard Tribute

    A tribute to the political journalist and commentator Anthony Howard (1934-2010).

    BBC Parliament

  4. Pete Postlethwaite: A Tribute

    A tribute to the Oscar-nominated British actor Pete Postlethwaite, who died on 2 January.

    BBC Two

  5. Women of Burberry

    Charting the progress of the women who were laid off by Burberry four years ago.

    BBC One Wales

  6. Aillse Broillich

    Catriona Murray's personal story of breast cancer. Repeat.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  7. From Haiti's Ashes

    Looking at the reconstruction attempts in Haiti after the earthquake of 12 January 2010.

    BBC Two

  8. Sergei Rachmaninoff: The Harvest of Sorrow

    Documentary profiling composer Sergei Rachmaninoff with music conducted by Valery Gergiev.

    BBC Four

  9.

    Not Just Funny Animal Voices

    The life of Johnny Morris, told by his friend and former co-presenter Terry Nutkins.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  10. Nelson Mandela: The Fight for Freedom

    David Dimbleby presents a look back at the life of Nelson Mandela.

    BBC One

  11. The Mozart of Madras

    Danny Boyle presents a profile of Indian composer AR Rahman.

    BBC Radio 2

  12. Kyffin Williams: Reflections in a Gondola

    Welsh artist Sir Kyffin Williams on four seminal turning points in the course of his life.

    BBC Two Wales

  13. I Think the Nurses Are Stealing My Clothes

    Jo Brand and Sandi Toksvig are among the friends celebrating the much-missed comic.

    BBC Radio 7

  14. Lanyon's Last Flight

    An appreciation of painter Peter Lanyon, who was soaring to fame when his glider crashed.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  15. Paul Merton and Nicholas Parsons: Me & Arthur Haynes

    Paul Merton and Nicholas Parsons rediscover the genius of comedy great Arthur Haynes.

    BBC Four

  16. Working Lives: Hong Kong

    Hong Kong is one of the world's most densely populated cities, what is it like there?

    BBC News

  17. O, Fortuna!

    A portrait of the composer of Carmina Burana, Carl Orff.

    BBC Four

  18. Jimmy Ellis at Eighty

    Gerry Anderson meets the veteran Belfast actor on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  19. Jasvinder's Story: Shame Travels

    Best-selling author Jasvinder Sanghera risks all to find her sister.

    BBC One

  20. Mo Ghuth na Thosd

    A personal account of dealing with throat cancer.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  21. My Nights with Emma B

    Adam Thorpe wrestles with translating one of the world's greatest novels, Madame Bovary.

    BBC Radio 4

  22.

    Loud Organs His Glory

    The story of the great Victorian organ builder 'Father' Henry Willis.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  23.

    Sylvie Simmons: The Rock Chick

    Islington-born Sylvie Simmons talks to Nick Barraclough about her life as a rock writer.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  24. A Home for Maisie

    The story of Maisie, an eight-year-old girl with two failed adoptions behind her.

    BBC Two

  25. Overnight Millionaires

    Gethin Jones follows the stories of lottery winners and how their lives changed.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  26. The Amazing Mavis Staples

    Ricky Ross presents an extended interview with the successful gospel singer.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  27. Mr Murgatroyd and Mr Winterbottom

    Nicholas Frankau profiles 1930s comedy duo Ronald Frankau and Tommy Handley.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  28.

    The Swedish Invasion

    Comedian Danny Robins explores the global Swedish cultural explosion conquering the world.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  29. Norman Wisdom - The Singer and the Song

    Comic legend Norman Wisdom discusses "Don't Laugh At Me" and other tunes from his career

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  30. Elizabeth Taylor: A Tribute

    The life of Elizabeth Taylor is celebrated by a host of stars.

    BBC Two

  31. Holst: In the Bleak Midwinter

    Film about the composer and socialist revolutionary Gustav Holst, who wrote The Planets.

    BBC Four

  32. The Winner Loser

    A portrait of a man with severe memory problems, determined to piece together his past.

    BBC Two Scotland

  33.

    When Hollywood Met Halifax

    How Jayne Mansfield shook up the northern club scene before she died.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. Kate and William: A Royal Love Story

    Special documentary celebrating the love story of William and Kate.

    BBC One

  35. The Kids on Hope Street

    Young people, yet to vote, give their views on the future shape of the UK.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  36. A Conversation with Gregory Peck

    Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements.

    BBC Two

  37. The Quite Remarkable David Coleman

    A look back at how David Coleman OBE left an indelible imprint on sports broadcasting.

    BBC One

  38. The Comedy Genius of John Sullivan

    A tribute to John Sullivan, creator of Only Fools and Horses, Citizen Smith and many more.

    BBC One

  39. A Tribute to Poly Styrene of X-Ray Spex

    Poly Styrene, who passed away recently, interviewed by Marian Lewinski.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  40. The Scheme Debate

    Glenn Campbell hosts a debate on the social issues raised by the series The Scheme.

    BBC One Scotland

  41. Take It From June

    Legendary June Whitfield talks to Enyd Williams about her 60 years in radio. From 2011.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. Liszt and His Women

    Pianist Lucy Parham explores the composer's web of romantic relationships.

    BBC Radio 4

  43.

    James Joyce - Blind Date With Bloomsday

    A literary landmark and it's effect on a city. How Dublin has embraced Ulysses.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  44. This Is Not Magritte

    Richard Strange explores the bizarre world of bowler-hatted Surrealist artist, Magritte.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  45. Murray Walker: Life in the Fast Lane

    An intimate portrait of commentator Murray Walker.

    BBC Two

  46. Poor Kids

    Documentary telling the stories of some of the many children living in poverty in the UK.

    BBC One

  47. When Wesley Went to Winchester

    Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  48. An Interior Life

    The intimate story of a hospital consultant's struggle with alcoholism.

    BBC Radio 4

  49. Abused: Breaking the Silence

    Documentary about a group of men who suffered abuse as children and seek compensation.

    BBC One

  50.

    The Mousetrap and Me

    Louise Elliot meets Terry O'Neill whose case inspired Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap.

    BBC Radio Wales

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