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  1. Beyond Disability: Adventures of A Blue Badger

    Nikki Fox uses her mobility scooter and sense of humour to investigate disability in 2012.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  2. Simon Weston - My Falklands

    Thirty years after the Falklands War, Simon Weston recalls the days that changed his life.

    BBC Radio Wales

  3. Bomb Squad Men: The Long Walk

    Three ex-bomb disposal officers review the defining moments of their careers.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  4. Is Mum Enough?

    Growing up in a single parent family, Reggie Yates asks: 'Is Mum Enough'?

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  5. Warriors: Revisiting the Boys of Ballikinrain

    An ex-student of the Ballikinrain residential school examines whether the school helps.

    BBC One Scotland

  6. Never Miss An Angle - The Real Walt Disney

    Brian Sibley examines the differences between Walt Disney's private and public personas.

    BBC Radio 2

  7. Starting Over

    After drugs, prostitution and prison, Annys Darkwa returns to Wales to confront her past.

    BBC Radio Wales

  8. A Different Drum

    Alan Dein meets Zimbabwean musician and political refugee Wilson Magwere.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  9. The Long March to Freedom

    The remarkable story of Welsh war veteran Ron Jones, held as prisoner of war in Auschwitz.

    BBC Radio Wales

  10. Ryan versus The White Star Line

    The court case brought by bereaved father Thomas Ryan against the White Star Line.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  11. Drunk Again: Ann Widdecombe Investigates

    Ann Widdecombe explores how our attitude to getting drunk has changed in the UK.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  12. Witness to Auschwitz

    Examining the controversy surrounding British POW Denis Avey's account of Auschwitz III.

    BBC One

  13. Ray Reardon at 80

    Ray Reardon reflects on a career that brought him six World titles.

    BBC One Wales

  14. Shakin' Stevens

    Revealing documentary about the life, career and achievements of Shakin' Stevens.

    BBC One Wales

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    Conjuring Halie

    Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. Howerd's Ways: The Radio Times of Frankie Howerd

    Frankie Howerd's last agent, Tessa Le Bars, recalls the comedian's life and radio career.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17. John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely

    Candid portrait of the actor, famous for his role as Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army.

    BBC Two

  18. Liverpool's Titanic Girl

    The true story of the little girl who brought a giant spectacular to Liverpool.

    BBC One

  19.

    The Perfumed Mountaineer

    Hayden Lorimer explores the double life of Walter Poucher: photographer and perfumer.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  20. Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter

    Sir David Jason narrates a revealing and intimate insight into the life of Barry Hearn.

    BBC Two

  21. Sporting Heroes: After the Final Whistle

    Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan looks at life after sport.

    BBC One

  22. My Perfect Wheelchair

    Andrew Slorance's endeavour to produce and sell the perfect wheelchair.

    BBC Two Scotland

  23. It's My Story: White Chief Humphrey

    Michael Palin introduces Humphrey Barclay, who has become an African chief.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  24.

    Delius: Composer, Lover, Enigma

    Documentary exploring the contradictions of Frederick Delius's colourful life.

    BBC Four

  25. The Day I Met The Queen

    Reflections on what it's like to meet Her Majesty The Queen.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  26. The Queen and I

    Simon Weston OBE explores the Queen's relationship with Wales and its people.

    BBC Radio Wales

  27. The Man Who Saves Life Stories

    What happens when a habit for collecting other people's diaries gets out of hand?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  28. Road

    The dramatic, tragic and inspirational story of the two sets of Dunlop brothers.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  29. Spirit Having Flown: An Appreciation of Robin Gibb

    Paul Gambaccini looks back at the life of Robin Gibb and his extensive musical career.

    BBC Radio 2

  30. Robin Gibb: Me and My Songs, a Tribute

    The late Robin Gibb speaks to the BBC in an interview from January 2011.

    BBC Two

  31. Nina Conti - A Ventriloquist's Story: Her Master's Voice

    Nina Conti takes the puppets of her mentor Ken Campbell on a pilgrimage to Vent Haven.

    BBC Four

  32. Life Patrol - On the Banks of the Foyle

    Following the work of the volunteers from the Foyle Search and Rescue last Christmas.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  33.

    Staff No Fee: The Other Life of Brian

    Barry Johnston explores the early career of the legendary commentator Brian Johnston.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34.

    Tony Hancock

    Comedy actor Tony Hancock epitomised the little man's struggle against the world.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  35. Dad's Last Tape

    Clare Jenkins explores why people record the life stories of their nearest and dearest.

    BBC Radio 4

  36. The Sad Story of Jim Thorpe

    The sad life of Jim Thorpe, the American Indian who was the star of the 1912 Olympics.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  37. Sibelius: A Symphony that Burned

    The story of Sibelius's 'lost' Eighth Symphony - and its remarkable rediscovery.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38.

    7/7: One Day in London

    The testimony of over 50 people directly affected by the 7/7 London bombings.

    BBC Two

  39. Bloody Friday

    The events of July 21 1972, when the IRA detonated a series of car bombs across Belfast.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  40. Ùr-fhàs

    Obair-ealain Aonghais Mhic a' Phì, aig a robh gibht airson a bhith a' fighe le feur.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  41. Mary Peters: The Run of Her Life

    Mary Peters reflects on her 1972 Olympics gold medal-winning performance in the pentathlon

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  42. Britain’s Olympic Torch Story

    The tale of how the 2012 torch relay has captured the imagination of the British public.

    BBC One

  43. Tolkien in Love

    Novelist Helen Cross uncovers the story of the young JRR Tolkien and his forbidden love.

    BBC Radio 4

  44. Rionnag Chaillte

    Calum Dòmhnallach a chluich airson Celtic sna 30an agus a bhuineadh do dh'Uibhist a Deas.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  45. Tom Daley: Diving for Britain

    Documentary following Tom Daley as he prepares to compete in the London 2012 Olympics.

    BBC One

  46. Marilyn!

    Kim Cattrall explores the enduring appeal of Marilyn Monroe, 50 years after her death.

    BBC Radio 2

  47. Leaving Uganda

    Refugee Chandrika Joshi tells her story of being expelled from Uganda and rehomed in Wales

    BBC Radio Wales

  48. Amish: A Secret Life

    A portrait of the lives of Old Order Amish couple Miriam and David and their family.

    BBC Two

  49. The Cabinet of Animosities

    Love stories from the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb with Cathy FitzGerald.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  50.

    The Island

    Sheppey, landscape of cars, caravans and morose marshland - the place they call The Island

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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