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  1. Derek Tangye - The Cornish Gardener

    John McCarthy explores the fascinating life of British author Derek Tangye.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  2. A Beauty and a Beast - Antrim's Coast Road

    To preserve and improve the Antrim coast road would cost millions, but is now the time?

    BBC Radio Ulster

  3. Iain Banks: Raw Spirit

    The acclaimed author talks to Kirsty Wark about his career, life and facing up to death.

    BBC Two Scotland

  4. Jonathan Davies - Trimsaran Boy

    Jonathan Davies talks about his life, family, upbringing in Trimsaran and his career.

    BBC One Wales

  5. Andy Murray: The Man Behind the Racquet

    A look at the US Open, Wimbledon and Olympic tennis champion's life, on and off the court.

    BBC One

  6. Ahmadinejad: The Populist and The Pariah

    A look at the rise of outgoing Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

    BBC News

  7. The World's Most Beautiful Eggs: The Genius of Carl Faberge

    Stephen Smith explores the extraordinary life and work of virtuoso jeweller Carl Faberge.

    BBC Four

  8. Venus and Serena

    An unprecedented glimpse into the lives of tennis star sisters Venus and Serena Williams.

    BBC Two

  9. The Gospels Good News 2013

    Chris Connel tries to compile his own good news gospel of human endeavour and persistence.

    BBC One

  10. Obair a' Ghreusaiche

    John Murdo Macleòid ag innse mu obair Dhòmhnaill Chaluim Mhurchaidh, greusaiche Port Nis.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  11. Disabled and Desperate to Work

    Nikki Fox investigates why it is so hard to get a job in the UK if you're disabled.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  12. Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth

    Profile of groundbreaking novelist Alice Walker, who rose to fame with The Color Purple.

    BBC Four

  13.

    The Unsent Letters of Erik Satie

    Alistair McGowan tells the story of the love letters that composer Erik Satie never sent.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  14. Turas a Khampala

    Shona Nic a' Phiocair aig dachaigh-chloinne do fheadhainn a thàinig bho sràidean Kampala.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  15.

    Playing Ping Pong with Henry Miller

    From banned writer to ping pong fanatic, Henry Miller rediscovered afresh in Big Sur, USA

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. Hunt vs Lauda: F1's Greatest Racing Rivals

    The duel for the 1976 Formula 1 championship between James Hunt and Niki Lauda.

    BBC Two

  17. Jon Lord: It's All Music

    Rick Wakeman pays tribute to his friend, Deep Purple's Jon Lord, who died last yeare.

    BBC One

  18. Tormod an t-Seòladair

    Fionnlagh Maclèoid 's Murchadh Macleòid ag ùrachadh cuimhne air Tormod Moireasdan, Siabost

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

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    I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down

    Rich Morton gathers comedians' tales of their all-time nightmare stand-up shows.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  20. Dìleab Cholbhasach

    Mòrag Law a' seanchas mun dìleab a fhuair i bho màthair, Barbara Satchel à Colbhasagh.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  21. The Arts in Ulster

    The poet WR Rodgers pays tribute to Louis MacNeice. First broadcast in October 1963.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  22. Songs of Courage: From Santiago to Scotland

    Ricky Ross meets Chilean exiles who came to Scotland following the coup of 1973.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  23. Listening to Les Dawson

    Ray Peacock celebrates Les Dawson with special guests and rare archive programmes.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  24. Give Order Please

    Ian McMillan goes to Doncaster to explore the unique heritage of Working Men's Clubs.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  25.

    Tibet Remembered

    A portrait of pre Chinese Tibet through the voices of the British who worked there.

    BBC Radio 4

  26. Sir David Frost Tribute

    Giles Dilnot presents a special tribute programme to the broadcaster Sir David Frost.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  27. Paul Gambaccini with Smokey Robinson

    Paul Gambaccini talks to writer, producer and singer Smokey Robinson.

    BBC Radio 2

  28. The Making of Merkel with Andrew Marr

    Andrew Marr traces Angela Merkel's political journey and her current position in the EU.

    BBC Two

  29. Max Boyce's Big Birthday

    As his 70th birthday approaches, Max Boyce reflects on his remarkable career.

    BBC One Wales

  30. Louis MacNeice - In the Dark Tower

    Paul Muldoon reflects on the life and work of Louis MacNeice through archive broadcasts.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  31. The Queen's Quines

    Documentary exploring the life and work of two Scottish women in the British armed forces.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  32. Ray Gravell: Life with Diabetes

    Documentary about about the late Ray Gravell's life with diabetes.

    BBC One Wales

  33. Seanchas Eighrig Mhàrtainn

    Eighrig Mhàrtainn ag innse mu obair sa NAAFI aig àm an Dàrna Cogaidh. Le Maureen NicLeòid.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  34. Sir David Frost: That Was the Life That Was

    Stephen Fry tells the story of the British satirist who went on to confront a president.

    BBC Two

  35. Jackie's Golden Moments

    Jackie Fullerton picks his favourite moments from a glittering 40 years in broadcasting.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  36. Welcome to My World: The Jim Reeves Story

    Terry Wogan marks the life and career of Jim Reeves.

    BBC Radio 2

  37.

    The Brown Camp

    Katie Grant visits a summer camp aimed at mixed-race families.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38. Deartháireacha - An Sagart agus An Rock Star

    The story of two brothers - one grew up to become a musician, the other a priest.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  39. Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance

    In-depth profile of the chameleon-like singer-songwriter Elvis Costello.

    BBC Four

  40. Tractors and Trophies: Scotland's Young Farmers

    Three ambitious young farmers attempt to make their mark in the farming world.

    BBC Two Scotland

  41.

    The Brave New World

    CS Lewis and Aldous Huxley died on the same day. What events shaped the two authors?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. The Far Side of Revenge

    Chronicling Theatre of Witness Teya Sepinuck's engagement with a diverse group of women.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  43. Radio Heaney

    John Toal presents a compilation of highlights from Seamus Heaney's colourful radio shows.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  44. Heaney SJ

    Marie-Louise Muir visits St Columb's College in Derry, where Seamus Heaney was a pupil.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  45. Who Murdered Maxine?

    Is anyone still looking for those who bombed two Birmingham pubs almost 40 years ago?

    BBC One

  46. The Mayor with Red Trousers

    Cameras gain exclusive access to Bristol's first ever elected Mayor, George Ferguson.

    BBC One

  47. Around Scotland: Hebrides

    An insight into 1970s life on the islands of Lewis, Uist and Skye.

    BBC ALBA

  48. Respect: A Felix Dexter Special

    Celebrating the life in comedy of the much-loved and respected actor, Felix Dexter.

    BBC Two

  49. Narnia's Lost Poet: The Secret Lives and Loves of CS Lewis

    Biographer AN Wilson goes in search of the secretive man behind the Narnia books.

    BBC Four

  50. In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey

    Documentary about the legendary guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey.

    BBC Four

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