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  1. Jessica Ennis: Golden Girl

    An intimate portrait of London 2012 poster girl Jessica Ennis.

    BBC One

  2. My Life in the Workhouse

    Gordon Lucas was sent to a workhouse aged ten. This programme tells his unique story.

    BBC Radio Wales

  3. Jason Smyth - Blurring the Lines

    How sprinter Jason Smyth hoped to compete in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  4.

    The Reluctant Lama

    The Spanish toddler who was chosen by the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated Tibetan lama.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  5. George Mitchell: My Journey's End

    Ex-US senator George Mitchell assesses the impact of the Good Friday Agreement.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  6.

    Tehrangeles

    A journey into the triumphs and struggles of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7. Kenny Everett - Here's Kenny

    Old friends help Mark Paytress delve into the life of a true radio pioneer.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  8. Paul Carrack: The Man with the Golden Voice

    Documentary about Paul Carrack, who spent time in Ace, Squeeze and Mike and the Mechanics.

    BBC Four

  9. Betty Driver: So Little Time

    Bill Kenwright pays tribute to the singer and Coronation Street actress Betty Driver.

    BBC Radio 2

  10. Edna O'Brien: Life, Stories

    Portrait of the Irish writer Edna O'Brien which explores both her work and her lifestyle.

    BBC Four

  11. Airidh air Urram

    Sùil air an Urr Alasdair MhicLeòid a thug atharrachadh mòr air Sgìr' Uig san 19mh linn.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  12.

    The Big B at 70

    A look at the life and work of Amitabh Bachchan, the biggest star in Bollywood

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  13. Dame Fanny Waterman: A Lifetime in Music

    Leeds International Piano Competition founder Dame Fanny Waterman talks about her life.

    BBC Four

  14. Golden Oldies

    Three pensioners pass on their astute and humorous insights on becoming old and poor.

    BBC One

  15. You've Been Trumped

    Film following a conflict between a group of Scottish homeowners and tycoon Donald Trump.

    BBC Two

  16. Britain's Hidden Hungry

    Revealing how thousands of Britons in 2012 are being forced to turn to charity for food.

    BBC One

  17. Maestro or Mephisto: The Real Georg Solti

    Re-examining the life of conductor Georg Solti using archive footage and interviews.

    BBC Four

  18. The Righteous Sisters Omnibus

    Jane Purcell's true-life tale of the opera-loving Cook sisters, who saved Jews from Nazis.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  19. Jason Roberts Meets Fabrice Muamba

    Fabrice Muamba speaks about collapsing on the pitch and life since waking up from a coma.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  20. The Archbishop of Canterbury - Between Two Fields

    Paul Evans and Dr Rowan Williams recall Waldo Williams, the famed Welsh language poet.

    BBC Radio Wales

  21. The Richard Burton Diaries

    Documentary about the private diaries Richard Burton wrote at the height of his fame.

    BBC One Wales

  22. Mockery with Monocles: The Western Brothers Revealed

    Geoffrey Palmer celebrates variety act The Western Brothers.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  23. Special Me

    The stress experienced by young adults with learning difficulties when they leave school.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  24. When Bossman Jay Lost His Ears

    Radio star Jay Crawford had his career cruelly cut short by tinnitus. This is his story.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  25. Johnny Beattie: In the Limelight

    A star-studded tribute to Johnny Beattie as he celebrates sixty years in showbusiness.

    BBC One Scotland

  26. Bond and Beyond: The John Barry Interview

    John Barry talks to Paul Sexton about his 007 years and a distinguished life in music.

    BBC Radio 2

  27. Gary Speed: One Year On

    Rob Phillips speaks to those closest to Gary Speed about the friend they lost a year ago.

    BBC Radio Wales

  28. Sasannach Ghrialainn

    Dealbh air Ailean Caimbeul MacIlleathain a bha tàmh san Eilean Sgiathanach.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  29.

    Train Hopping in the USA

    Jumping on freight trains in America, adventure or desperation? Peter Bowes explores.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  30.

    The Actors' Gang

    'Shawshank Redemption' star Tim Robbins leads acting classes in LA's Norco Prison.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  31. Dancing in the Rain: Gene Kelly

    Len Goodman celebrates the magical feet of Hollywood star Gene Kelly.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  32. The Michael Marra Family Album: A Tribute

    Janice Forsyth presents a tribute to the late Michael Marra.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  33. Jarvis Cocker's Wireless Nights

    Join Jarvis Cocker on his acclaimed nocturnal journey through the stories of night people.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  34. Fear-deighe gu Chùl

    Sgeulachd-beatha Thòmais MhicLeòid à Leòdhas, maraiche a choisinn dà Bhonn Pòlar.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  35. Moominland Tales: The Life of Tove Jansson

    Documentary about the extraordinary life of Finnish author and artist Tove Jansson.

    BBC Four

  36. Clive Dunn: A Tribute

    Family, colleagues and friends pay tribute to the actor Clive Dunn.

    BBC Two

  37. Cricket Without Boundaries

    How HIV AIDS awareness is combined with cricket coaching in sub Saharan Africa.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  38. How Tickled I've Been - Remembering Sir Ken Dodd

    Liza Tarbuck celebrates the late, great British comedian Ken Dodd.

    BBC Radio 2

  39. Clara Bow: Hollywood's Lost Screen Goddess

    Film about silent screen star Clara Bow, who retired at 28 amid scandal and ill health.

    BBC Four

  40. Miughalaigh

    Alison NicAnnain a' toirt cunntas air an eòlas a th'aice fhèin air eilean a sinn-seanar.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  41. Jim Sweeney - My MS and Me

    Actor and writer Jim Sweeney's lively, candid account of living with multiple sclerosis.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender - Director's Cut

    Full-length cut of the film exploring the Queen frontman's solo career and private life.

    BBC Four

  43. Michael Marra - All Will Be Well

    A celebration of the life and career of singer-songwriter, actor and artist Michael Marra.

    BBC Two Scotland

  44. Archie the Clockmaker

    Meet 84-year-old Archie McQuater, one of the finest clockmakers in Scotland.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  45. About Britain: Isle of Skye

    An insight into life on the Isle of Skye from 1954, with Richard Dimbleby.

    BBC ALBA

  46. Neil Armstrong - First Man on the Moon

    Documentary telling the life story of the first man to set foot on the moon.

    BBC Two

  47. Gerry Rafferty - Life Goes On

    Ricky Ross presents a profile of Gerry Rafferty, with contributions from many who knew him

    BBC Radio 2

  48. Rory - Being Number One

    A look at Rory McIlroy's 2012 as he establishes himself as golf's number one.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  49. Sir Patrick Moore: Astronomer, Broadcaster and Eccentric

    A look back at the extraordinary life of Sir Patrick Moore.

    BBC One

  50. Michaela Mo Dheirfiúr/Michaela, My Sister

    Documentary marking the second anniversary of Michaela McAreavey's death.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

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