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  1. Guthan à Canada 2017

    Catriona Mhoireach agus Gilleasbuig MacDhòmhnaill a' còmhradh ri Gàidheil an Canada

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  2. Tasglann Chanada

    Sgeulachdan eilthireachd nan Gàidheal a Chanada san 19mh agus aig toiseach na 20mh linn

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  3. I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell

    Novelist Maggie O'Farrell's memoir, told through a series of near-death experiences.

    BBC Radio 4

  4. Our Lives: World's Oldest Family

    Are the Donnelly family from County Armagh the oldest group of siblings in the world?

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  5. The Pacemakers

    A group of men over the age of 90 pursue their dreams to become world class athletes.

    BBC Two

  6. Diana, 7 Days

    Documentary exploring the country's reaction to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.

    BBC One

  7. When Michael met Johnny

    Michael Buerk meets the last surviving British dambuster George 'Johnny' Johnson.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  8.

    The Day I Met Diana

    People from around the UK and beyond recall their meetings with Diana, Princess of Wales.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  9. Mountain: Life at the Extreme

    The extraordinary animals and remarkable people who make a home on iconic mountain ranges.

    BBC Two

  10. How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb

    Robert Webb reads his funny and moving memoir.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  11. A Day in the Life: The Beatles in Bangor

    Alan Thompson marks the fiftieth anniversary of The Beatles in Bangor.

    BBC Radio Wales

  12. Diana: The Last Princess of Wales

    Charting the relationship that Diana, Princess of Wales, had with the people of Wales.

    BBC One Wales

  13. The School on the Moor

    Cornwall's Bolventor School has 24 pupils and Reginald Bennetts is head. 1948 documentary.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  14. Tidsearan

    Tha Calum McConnell a' bruidhinn ri tidsearan mun luchd-teagaisg a thug buaidh orra

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  15. How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb (Omnibus)

    Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir also explores masculinity's pitfalls.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. The Day I Met Diana

    People from across the country recall their meetings with Diana, Princess of Wales.

    BBC Radio Wales

  17. Whitney: Can I Be Me?

    Whitney Houston's incredible and poignant story, with insights from those closest to her.

    BBC Two

  18. This Farming Life

    Documentary following the struggles and triumphs of very different farming families.

    BBC Two

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  19. The Landscapes of Don McCullin

    Don McCullin, photographer and 'sky stalker', on the landscape around his house.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  20. Every Third Thought by Robert McCrum (Omnibus)

    Author Robert McCrum reflects on how we approach and accept death.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  21. The Unstoppable Sharapova?

    Laura Trevelyan speaks to Maria Sharapova about her career and route back to redemption.

    BBC News Channel

  22. Julian Assange: Risk

    A portrait of Julian Assange as legal issues threaten to undermine his organisation.

    BBC Two

  23. Steòrnabhagh gu Serbia - Smàladh an Teine/Stornoway to Serbia - Putting out the Fire

    A new lease of life for retired Scottish fire engines.

    BBC ALBA

  24. Through the Lens of Larkin

    A look at the life of Philip Larkin as seen through his photography.

    BBC One

  25. Sgiobair nan Taighean-solais/Northern Lighthouse Board

    A year at sea with Eric Smith, skipper of the Northern Lighthouse Board's tender vessels.

    BBC ALBA

  26.

    The Frontline Prince

    Edward VIII, the king who abdicated, was deeply marked by the Great War.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  27. Rita Hayworth

    Tha am prògram seo a' coimhead ri beatha Rita Hayworth agus a dreuchd na cleasaiche.

    BBC ALBA

  28. Sir Peter Hall Remembered

    A look back at the life and career of acclaimed theatre director Sir Peter Hall.

    BBC Four

  29. Following Pappano (Omnibus)

    Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La bohème.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  30. Britain Afloat

    A history of the British people told through six of its best-loved boats.

    BBC One

  31. Lana Turner

    The life and Hollywood success of Lana Turner.

    BBC ALBA

  32.

    Passing Dreams

    A portrait of singer, songwriter and truck driver Will Beeley.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  33. Cult Heroes - Marc Bolan

    Magenta Devine charts Mark Feld's rise to superstardom as Glam Rock pioneer Marc Bolan.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. Wounds by Fergal Keane (Omnibus)

    Fergal Keane returns to Ireland to tell the story at the root of his fascination with war.

    BBC Radio 4

  35. Made in Northern Ireland

    Stephen Nolan and Sarah Travers meet Northern Ireland most innovative entrepreneurs.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  36. The Landlord: Inside the Housing Executive

    Following staff at Northern Ireland's biggest social landlord, the Housing Executive

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  37. Ouch Storytelling Live: Awkward Moments

    People with disabilities or mental health difficulties share awkward moments.

    BBC News Channel

  38. Chris Coleman: Dare to Dream

    Charting Chris Coleman's rise from humble beginnings to become the manager of Wales.

    BBC One Wales

  39. Frank Sinatra

    Celbrating Frank Sinatra, one of the 20th century's greats.

    BBC ALBA

  40. The Rub of Time by Martin Amis (Omnibus)

    Martin Amis's non-fiction pieces from 1986 to 2016.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  41. Valley Cops

    Documentary series following South Wales Police, where everyone knows everyone

    BBC Three

  42. Sir Bobby Charlton at 80

    Documentary celebrating the career of Sir Bobby Charlton to mark his 80th birthday.

    BBC One

  43. Basquiat: Rage to Riches

    The story of Brooklyn-born artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

    BBC Two

  44. Alan Thompson - A Tribute

    BBC Radio Wales pays tribute to presenter Alan Thompson.

    BBC Radio Wales

  45. A Matter of Life and Debt

    Series telling the stories of people whose lives have been transformed by an ethical loan.

    BBC One

  46. Tormod - Na Bheachd Fhein/Norman - In His Own Words

    An interview with the late renowned Gaelic singer Norman MacLean.

    BBC ALBA

  47. Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution

    The story of Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin and the 245 days that brought them to supreme power

    BBC Two

  48. Valley Cops

    Documentary series following South Wales Police, where everyone knows everyone

    BBC One Wales

  49. Anglesey: Island Life

    Series following the lives of some of those who live on Anglesey

    BBC One Wales

  50.

    St Pancras Pianos

    Improvisations in music and story from the street pianists at London’s St Pancras Station.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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