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  1. Life on the Edge

    A portrait of the amazing and extreme life of climber and adventurer Eric Jones.

    BBC Radio Wales

  2. Tormod - An Oiteag Uibhisteach

    A' cuimhneachadh Thormoid; sean is òg len cuimhneachain fhèin air Tormod MacGill-Eain.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  3. To Be Frank Carson

    Dan Gordon explores the much-loved Belfast comedian Frank Carson's life.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  4. Oasis: Supersonic

    The phenomenal story of iconic band Oasis, in their own words.

    BBC Two

  5. Sheena Easton Now

    Billy Differ catches up with Grammy award-winning singer Sheena Easton.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  6. Guth a Shnìomhas: Ceana Chaimbeul

    Cuirm shònraichte le luchd-cùil a' comharrachadh Ceana Chaimbeul aig aois 80.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  7. Eric & Ernie's Home Movies

    A look at the early days of Morecambe and Wise, using footage from their own home movies.

    BBC Two

  8. Benny

    The remarkable story of Scotland's first boxing world champion.

    BBC ALBA

  9. Peter Baynham: Wales's Funniest Writer

    Peter Baynham talks about his television career and his life as a Hollywood screen writer.

    BBC Radio Wales

  10. Her Story Made History

    Lyse Doucet talks to remarkable women about the relationship between women and democracy.

    BBC Radio 4

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  11. Rocky Ros Muc

    The story of Sean Mannion's life and boxing career.

    BBC ALBA

  12. These Islands Now

    Looking back over island life with Richard Forbes.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  13. A House Through Time

    The story of those who lived in one house, from the time it was built until now.

    BBC Two

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  14. The Story of Scotdisc

    The story of one of Scotland's most successful labels, Scotdisc Records.

    BBC One Scotland

  15. Nerves of Steele

    Broadcaster Phil Steele reveals the story of his mental health struggles.

    BBC Radio Wales

  16. Chiles on Friday

    Adrian Chiles gets you set for the weekend.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

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  17. The Funny Life of...

    Julia Sutherland gets personal with some of Scotland's most fascinating comedy talents.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  18. Alistair MacLean - Master Storyteller

    Greg Hemphill profiles author and screenwriter Alistair MacLean.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  19. Grenfell: After the Fire

    Rory Carson meets many of the victims and local residents of the Grenfell Tower fire.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  20. Canvey - The Promised Island

    Documentary following members of the Hasidic community as they relocate to Canvey Island.

    BBC One

  21. Survivors

    Three-part series featuring the voices of civilians injured or bereaved in the Troubles

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  22. The Miners Who Made Us

    A special celebration of the history of coal mining in Wales.

    BBC One Wales

  23. A Vicar's Life

    Going behind the scenes of the lives of country vicars.

    BBC Two

  24. Colin Thubron - In Siberia

    The soul of Siberia described through its buildings, people and amazing quirks of nature.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  25. Sgeulachd Beatha

    Seonaidh Ailig Mac a' Phearsain a' còmhradh ri Annella NicLeòid mu bheatha

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  26. Peter Allen and Caroline Barker

    Peter Allen and Caroline Barker delve into the personalities behind the headlines

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  27. Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour

    A collection of live and behind-the-scenes footage, featuring new hits and classic songs.

    BBC Four

  28. What Are We Going to do About Tyler?

    Tyler Haire spent almost four years without trial waiting for a mental health assessment.

    BBC News

  29. In Search of Mary Shelley (Omnibus)

    Mary Shelley is born into a world of romantic poetry and scientific experiment.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  30. Ben Zand: Cults, Gangs and God

    Ben Zand visits Central America, exploring cults, gangs and religion

    BBC

  31. Rhod Gilbert: Stand Up to Shyness

    Rhod Gilbert confronts his painful shyness, looking at what can be done about it.

    BBC One Wales

  32. Charlotte Church: Inside My Brain

    Charlotte Church explores the cutting edge of mental health research.

    BBC One Wales

  33. The Death and Resurrection of Robert Burns

    Keara Murphy explores the strange afterlife of Robert Burns.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  34. Murdered for Love? Samia Shahid

    The dramatic and tragic story of Samia Shahid, with interviews from her closest friends.

    BBC Two

  35. The Many Primes of Muriel Spark

    Kirsty Wark celebrates the life and work of Scottish writer Dame Muriel Spark.

    BBC Two Scotland

  36. No Place to Lay One's Head by Francoise Frenkel (Omnibus)

    A real life account of a flight from Berlin by a Jewish bookseller in the late 1930s.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  37. Elise Christie: In from the Cold

    Speed skater Elise Christie talks about the heartbreak of Sochi and her hopes for 2018.

    BBC Two

  38. Islam, Women and Me

    Mehreen Baig explores the experiences of women in different Muslim communities.

    BBC One

  39. Trouble at the Zoo

    Following South Lakes Safari Zoo as they try to rescue their reputation.

    BBC Two

  40. Jimi Hendrix: Made in London

    Johnnie Walker examines the time that Jimi Hendrix spent in London from 1966 to 1967.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  41. Somebody I Used to Know by Wendy Mitchell (Omnibus)

    Aged just 58, Wendy Mitchell faced up to a disease threatening to steal all hope.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. Breadline Kids

    Sobering documentary following four families struggling to make ends meet.

    BBC One Scotland

  43. Growing Up Gifted

    A unique look at social mobility through the eyes of six bright teenagers.

    BBC Two

  44. The Man Who Told the Truth

    Uncovering the real story behind Charles Thomson, one of the Founding Fathers of the USA.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  45. Sea Cities

    Series meeting the people who live and work around Britain's port cities.

    BBC Two

  46. Love

    Three stories on the most important love of all – self-love.

    BBC

  47. Robert Campbell, Mountain Man

    A former Northern Ireland politician reveals his ancestor's rags-to-riches adventure story

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  48. Girls on the Edge

    Following three families whose daughters have been sectioned under the Mental Health Act.

    BBC Two

  49. Don Roberto

    Billy Kay celebrates the fabulous life of RB Cunninghame Graham

    BBC Radio Scotland

  50. Lloches

    Cyfres am Ruth Gwilym Rasool, o'i gwaith hefo ceiswyr lloches i briodi Salah o Gwrdistan.

    BBC Radio Cymru

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