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  1. Ringside with David Haye

    The former Heavyweight Champion of the World talks diets, training and competition.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  2. Skepta - The Semtex Interview

    Grime pioneer Skepta gives his only filmed interview this year, to 1Xtra's DJ Semtex

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  3.

    The Sprung Floor

    Dane Hurst takes a dance floor to South Africa for use by underprivileged children.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  4. The R1 Talks 2016

    Greg James and other Radio 1 DJs share insights at The Radio 1 Academy in Exeter

    BBC Radio 1

  5. The Tale of Jimmy Scott

    The story of Jimmy Scott, one of the 20th century’s most overlooked vocalists.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  6. The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl

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    BBC Two

  7. The Men Who Sleep in Trucks

    Award-winning filmmaker Marc Isaacs explores the secret life of Britain's truckers

    BBC Three

  8. Jade: Why I Chose Porn

    Why would a well-educated woman with a range of career options pursue a career in porn?

    BBC Three

  9. Locked in My Body

    Imagine the terror of being fully awake but unable to communicate with the outside world.

    BBC Three

  10. The Man Who Squeezes Muscles: Searching for Purple Aki

    Across Merseyside, a name has been whispered by kids for decades - "Purple Aki".

    BBC Three

  11. The Prince Monolulu Quandary

    Stephen K Amos investigates the incredible true story of Ras Prince Monolulu.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12. The Secret Rock 'n' Roll Life of Robert Burns

    What did fame mean for your life in Robert Burns' day? Keara Murphy investigates.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  13. Desert Island Discs at 75

    Desert Island Discs at 75 - a celebration presented by Kirsty Young

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  14. Pantycelyn

    Vaughan Roderick a'i chwaer Sian sy'n ceisio dysgu rhagor am William Williams, Pantycelyn.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  15. Francis Bacon: A Brush with Violence

    Compelling insight into the many mysteries of artist Francis Bacon.

    BBC Two

  16. George III - The Genius of The Mad King

    The secrets of George III revealed as Robert Hardman explores his private files.

    BBC Two

  17. Cardiff: Living on the Streets

    Film-makers reveal the desperate and heartbreaking stories of those with nowhere to go

    BBC One Wales

  18. Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain

    Julian Glover's biography of innovative Scottish engineer Thomas Telford.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. Birds of Paradise: The Ultimate Quest

    Frank Gardner and Benedict Allen undertake an incredible journey through Papua New Guinea.

    BBC Two

  20. Seanchas Thormoid

    Tormod MacIllEathain le taghadh de na seanchasan aige fhèin.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  21.

    Laura Mvula's Miles Davis

    Laura Mvula and Jason Yarde, Laura Jurd, Kevin Le Gendre discuss jazz legend Miles Davis.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  22. Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain (Omnibus)

    How a shepherd’s son changed the world with his revolutionary engineering.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  23. The Scottish Bounty Hunter

    Following a young Scottish man forging a career as a professional bounty hunter in America

    BBC Scotland

  24. Terry Pratchett - Back in Black

    Poignant and humorous film telling the story of author Terry Pratchett in his own words.

    BBC Two

  25. Once Upon a Time in the East by Xiaolu Guo (Omnibus)

    Xiaolu Guo's story of growing up in China during times of transition. Reader Chipo Chung.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  26. Beti and David: Lost for Words

    Following Beti George as she cares for her partner the late David Parry-Jones.

    BBC One Wales

  27. June Brown: A Walford Legend

    Celebrate a 90th birthday and all things Dot Cotton with EastEnders actress June Brown.

    BBC One

  28.

    Tunes from the Trash

    South America Correspondent Wyre Davies visits the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  29. OJ: Made In America

    Documentary series chronicling the rise and fall of OJ Simpson.

    BBC Four

  30. Madame Tussaud: A Legend in Wax

    The remarkable true story of the woman behind the worldwide waxworks empire.

    BBC Four

  31. Wales in the Nineties

    Series using archive and personal testimonies to recount life in the Nineties.

    BBC One Wales

  32. Border - Tales from the Edge of Europe: Omnibus

    Kapka Kassabova on a hidden corner of Eastern Europe, now a new front line.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  33. Martin Scorsese: True Confessions

    Nick James quizzes Martin Scorsese on masculinity, religion, crime and New York.

    BBC Two

  34. What Happened, Miss Simone? by Alan Light (Omnibus)

    “I was born a child prodigy darling. I was born a genius.” The story of Nina Simone.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  35. Geri's 1990s: My Drive to Freedom

    Geri Horner looks back on the 1990s and her journey from working-class girl to superstar.

    BBC Two

  36. Teipichean Phàdraig - Ailean MacIllEathain

    Beatha agus òrain Ailein MhicIllEathain le Pàdraig Greumach agus Dòmhnall Dòmhnallach.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  37. The Rule of the Land by Garrett Carr (Omnibus)

    On foot and by canoe, a mapmaker explores the length of the UK's border with Ireland.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38.

    Dame Vera Lynn: We’ll Meet Again

    A birthday tribute celebrating the life and work of Dame Vera Lynn.

    BBC Two

  39. Crash and Burn

    Tommy Byrne was briefly the world's greatest driver, but his fall was spectacular.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  40. Martin Scorsese: True Confessions

    Nick James quizzes Martin Scorsese on masculinity, religion, crime and New York.

    BBC News

  41. BBC Ouch: Storytelling Live

    People with disabilities and mental health difficulties tell their own stories on stage.

    BBC News Channel

  42. When Acid Reigned: The Story of Operation Julie

    Charles Williams tells the story of Operation Julie, the UK's biggest ever drugs bust.

    BBC Radio Wales

  43. Paula Rego: Secrets and Stories

    A unique insight into the life of celebrated painter Paula Rego, directed by her son.

    BBC Two

  44.

    Kicked Out: From Care to Chaos

    Becky Southworth finds out why many children leaving care end up leading troubled lives.

    BBC Three

  45. Ouch Storytelling Live XL

    People with disabilities and mental health difficulties tell their own stories on stage.

    BBC

  46. Scotland's Cold Warrior

    Allan Little talks to nonagenarian Frank Meehan about his extraordinary postwar career.

    BBC One Scotland

  47. No Place Like Home

    John Saunders explores modern-day homelessness in Bath.

    BBC One

  48. Fishermen to Kings: The Forgotten Photographs of Olive Edis

    Rankin explores the story of pioneer photographer Olive Edis.

    BBC One

  49. Richard and Jaco: Life with Autism

    Richard Mylan reflects on raising his son, who is on the autistic spectrum.

    BBC One Wales

  50. Glamorgan Coastal Lives

    Series charting the lives of those working and living along the Glamorgan coast

    BBC One Wales

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