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  1. Kate Adie's Women of World War One

    Kate Adie examines the impact of women's work during the First World War.

    BBC Two

  2. From Auschwitz with Love

    Recounting Welshman Ron Jones's wartime experience as a prisoner of war in Auschwitz.

    BBC One Wales

  3. My Lost Son

    A mother's journey to piece together the last days of the son who died at Lockerbie.

    BBC One Scotland

  4. Annie's War: A Welsh Nurse on the Western Front

    Charting the life and career of WWI front line nurse Annie Brewer.

    BBC One Wales

  5. A Week in the Life

    Diverse members of Northern Ireland's multicultural community discuss their daily lives.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  6.

    Tupac Shakur, Hip Hop Immortal.....

    Poet and playwright Al Letson recalls the life of Tupac Shakur.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7.

    The Mother of the Sea

    Quentin Cooper tells the story of a British scientist hailed as a god in Japan.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  8.

    The Lost Genius of Judee Sill

    Ruth Barnes explores the music, life and loves of the singer songwriter Judee Sill

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  9. My Lost Son

    A mother's journey to piece together the last days of the son who died at Lockerbie.

    BBC One Scotland

  10. Jim Griffiths

    Vaughan Roderick yn bwrw golwg ar yrfa Ysgrifennydd Gwladol cyntaf Cymru.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  11. Remembering James Alexander Gordon

    A look back on the career of James Alexander Gordon who sadly passed away this week.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  12. Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film

    A tribute to actor and director Lord Richard Attenborough, narrated by Alan Rickman.

    BBC One

  13. Being Edan

    Programme exploring the experiences of a 16-year-old growing up with autism.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  14. The New Blur Album

    Story by writer-performer John Osborne about life, love, friendship and growing older.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  15.

    Power in the Blood: The Life of Ian Paisley

    William Crawley looks at the life of former Northern Ireland first minister Ian Paisley.

    BBC Radio 4

  16. Life of Disley - The Welshman Who Got Britain Running

    A celebration of Welsh athlete and London Marathon co-founder John Disley.

    BBC Radio Wales

  17.

    A Mix-Tape for Gus

    Composer Emily Levy on a poignant legacy - the mix-tapes made by her late brother, Gus

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  18. Paisley: A Life

    How Ian Paisley went from divisive demagogue to a participant in the Irish peace process.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  19. Real Families: A Child's View

    The self-filmed experiences of children from a diverse range of backgrounds.

    BBC One Wales

  20. Born Small

    A look at what family life has been like for James and Phil Lusted.

    BBC One Wales

  21. Jamie Baulch: Looking for My Birth Mum

    Jamie Baulch sets out to find the birth mother who gave him up for adoption in 1973.

    BBC One Wales

  22. Goilfear 92 - Fionnlagh Moireasdan

    Fionnlagh Moireasdan, an goilfear, a tha a' comharrachadh 100 bliadhna a dh'aois an-diugh.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  23. Am I Here by Myself?

    Three people in their twenties share their experiences of depression and self-harm.

    BBC Radio Wales

  24.

    Nancy Storace: Mozart's English Soprano

    Catherine Bott tells the story of Nancy Storace, an English star who worked with Mozart.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  25. Awst y 4ydd 2014

    Can mlynedd ers dechra'r Rhyfel Mawr, pobl ifanc yn cofnodi eu diwrnod.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  26. Gareth Thomas: Game Changer

    Gareth Thomas reveals why he hid his sexuality and why he finally had to tell the truth.

    BBC One Wales

  27. Lucy Owen: Working Mum

    Lucy Owen meets mums across Wales to find out how they juggle family life with work life.

    BBC One Wales

  28. Sex, Love and Cwtches

    Why are people now having less sex than in previous generations?

    BBC One Wales

  29. Peel Acres: John Peel Remembered

    Jarvis Cocker remembers John Peel and talks to his wife Sheila.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  30. The Mother of Modern Theatre

    Catherine Tate celebrates the life of theatre director Joan Littlewood.

    BBC Radio 2

  31. Under Milk Wood: Backstage from New York

    Carolyn Hitt explores Dylan Thomas's experiences and acquaintances in 1950s New York.

    BBC Radio Wales

  32. Remembering Gerry

    A tribute to broadcaster Gerry Anderson on what would have been his 70th birthday.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  33.

    The Louis Zamperini Story

    A documentary featuring Angelina Jolie, exploring an extraordinary life of a US war hero.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34.

    London Calling

    Aminatta Forna tells the extraordinary story of hard-living writer Jack London.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  35. Jane Haining: The Scot Who Died in Auschwitz

    Documentary commemorating the 70th anniversary of the death of Jane Haining.

    BBC Scotland

  36. Nick and Philip: A Listening Project Special

    Civil partners Nick and Philip talk about coming out and falling in love later in life.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  37. An t-Ionnsachadh Boidheach/One Magical Year

    A story about the impact of an unconventional teacher.

    BBC ALBA

  38. (Don't Fight It) Feel it - The Sam Cooke Story

    Marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Sam Cooke, aka the King of Soul.

    BBC Radio 2

  39. Life of Brailsford - The Welshman Who Got the World Cycling

    How Sir Dave Brailsford achieved his dream of creating British cycling heroes.

    BBC Radio Wales

  40.

    Blood, Sage and Grace

    Grace Dent explores the life and work of literary luminary Lorna Sage.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  41. Being Katherine Jenkins

    Katherine Jenkins presents a collection of her favourite songs.

    BBC One Wales

  42. Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace

    Portrait of the truly unique comedy genius of Spike Milligan, as told in his own words.

    BBC Four

  43. Glenn Miller: 70 Years of Mystery

    Len Goodman investigates the phenomenon of bandleader Major Glenn Miller.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  44. Big Band, Big Man - The Billy Cotton Story

    Fearne Cotton tells her great-uncle's life story. With Roy Hudd as Billy.

    BBC Radio 2

  45. A Welsh Captain in Afghanistan

    The story of Owen Davis, who fought alongside a local police force in Afghanistan.

    BBC Radio Wales

  46.

    Wittgenstein's Jet

    A jet engine built by Ludwig Wittgenstein in Manchester is investigated by Cassie Newland.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47. Big John: Sgeulachd John Hartson

    A profile of footballer John Hartson, five years after his battle with cancer.

    BBC ALBA

  48. A Life Less Lonely

    Sarah Brett hears remarkable stories from people talking about isolation and loneliness.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  49. Who Killed Ian Parry?

    The story of Ian Parry, a photojournalist who died during the Romanian revolution in 1989.

    BBC Radio Wales

  50. Balaich na h-Airde

    The remarkable achievements of four brothers from Ness, Isle of Lewis.

    BBC ALBA

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