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  1. Women with a Past

    Series exploring the stories of women from the past.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  2. Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

    Founding member of The Goon Show, Michael Bentine shares stories of his life and career

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  3. A Summer in Wales

    Character and story-led series that chronicles summer 2012 in Wales.

    BBC One Wales

  4. The Man Who Cycled the Americas

    Series following Mark Beaumont's epic quest to cycle the Americas.

    BBC One

  5. Reflections on Thatcher

    Series of brief extracts from diverse writings following Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Ancient Egypt - Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings

    Dr Joann Fletcher asks what everyday life was like in ancient Egypt for ordinary people.

    BBC Two

  7. Wireless Nights

    Jarvis Cocker explores the human condition after dark, with stories of night people

    BBC Radio 4

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  8. Switch

    Drama following a group of deaf friends

    BBC One

  9. Jamie Owen's Wales

    Jamie Owen explores the people and places of our historic nation.

    BBC Radio Wales

  10. In the Psychiatrist's Chair

    Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare conducts in depth interviews with prominent people.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  11. Meeting Myself Coming Back

    High-profile figures, in conversation with John Wilson, replay their own sound archive

    BBC Radio 4

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  12. They Sold a Million

    The stories behind the Welsh music legends who sold a million records.

    BBC One Wales

  13. Could Do Better

    Robert Booth summons famous comics to his study for a quiet word

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  14. Sean Rafferty at Home

    Sean Rafferty visits musicians at home and at work to learn about their lives and music

    BBC Radio 3

  15. Hardeep's Sunday Lunch

    Hardeep Singh Kohli travels the UK cooking Sunday lunch for people with remarkable stories

    BBC Radio 4

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  16. True North

    Celebrating life in Northern Ireland in all its diversity.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

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  17. Frankly Speaking

    Probing interviews with some of the arts and entertainment world's most notable figures.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  18. Fear-naidheachd gu Searmonaiche

    From reporter to preacher, the road to the ministry with Alasdair MacAulay

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  19. Paper Cuts

    Famous faces relive their lives and careers in the headlines.

    BBC Radio 2

  20. Sam Walker

    Original stories from across the UK, news, sport and exclusive interviews with Sam Walker

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  21. Reflections with Peter Hennessy

    Historian Peter Hennessy asks senior politicians to reflect on their lives and times.

    BBC Radio 4

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  22. Clare McDonnell

    Original stories from across the UK, news, sport and interviews with Clare McDonnell

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  23. Groundbreakers

    Series of documentary films about visionary people.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

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  24. Dominic Laurie

    Original stories from across the UK, news, sport and interviews with Dominic Laurie

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  25. 5 live Daily

    Original news and exclusive interviews from across the UK

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  26. Call the Council

    The series that follows the work of local councils in Greater Manchester.

    BBC One

  27. Great Welsh Writers

    Documentary series offering portraits of Wales's greatest writers

    BBC One Wales

  28. Story of a Lifetime

    Stephen Nolan meets people who have gone on a remarkable personal journey.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  29. Hollywood Greats

    Profiles of Hollywood film stars with Jonathan Ross.

    BBC One

  30. Real Lives Reunited

    Series reuniting people who shared extraordinary moments together

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  31. Talking Pictures

    A nostalgic journey through cinema’s greatest moments.

    BBC Two

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  32. Na Peathraichean Dòmhnallach Eile

    Clann-nighean Aonghais Mhurchaidh Dhòmhnaill le guthan seinn a ghlac aire a' mhòr-shluaigh

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  33. An Hour With...

    Celebrities talk about their life and careers

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. Time of Our Lives

    Colum Arbuckle shares the life stories of older people in Northern Ireland.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  35. Michael Smiley: Something to Ride Home About

    Michael Smiley cycles around Northern Ireland and shares stories from his past

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  36. The Ripple Effect

    A series that hears from people who live with someone affected by mental health issues

    BBC Radio Scotland

  37. The Listening Project

    BBC Radio captures the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today

    BBC Radio Ulster

  38. I Was...

    Series analysing great artists from the perspective of someone who knew them

    BBC Radio 4

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  39. The Mountain

    Series charting life around Cairngorm.

    BBC Scotland

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  40. The Moth Radio Hour

    True stories told live in the USA

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  41. Youth of Today

    Three local young people find out what life is like in Shetland for 'the youth of today'.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  42. Twenty Players

    Tales of forgotten sporting heroes

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  43. Family Finders

    Following the work of agencies dedicated to tracking down people's lost family members.

    BBC One

  44. Paul Gambaccini with...

    Interviews conducted by Paul Gambaccini

    BBC Radio 2

  45. Dream Job with Bryan Burnett

    Bryan Burnett talks to people about the challenges they faced to get their dream job.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  46. A Life on Screen

    Documentary series that celebrates the incredible careers of the best of British talent.

    BBC Two

  47. Country Strife: Abz on the Farm

    Abz Love and his girlfriend leave their city life and buy a smallholding in Wales.

    BBC Two

  48. Sinatra: All or Nothing at All

    Up-close examination of the life, music and career of legendary entertainer Frank Sinatra.

    BBC Four

  49. Dot Davies

    Extraordinary stories, great music and topical discussion

    BBC Radio Wales

  50. Jigs and Wigs: The Extreme World of Irish Dancing

    Documentary series featuring the unusual individuals and stories of Irish dancing.

    BBC Scotland

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