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  1. Captain Fantastic - Bobby Moore

    A profile of England's 1966 World Cup winning captain.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  2. The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú

    Francisco Cantú recounts his experiences of policing the US-Mexican border.

    BBC Radio 4

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  3. Coast Lives

    Weatherman Barra Best voyages around the Northern Irish coastline

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  4. Olivia Newton-John: In Her Own Words

    Four-time grammy winner Olivia Newton-John offers her own story, in her own words.

    BBC Radio 2

  5. The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantu (Omnibus)

    Francisco Cantu’s stories of policing the US/Mexican border from those who risk it all.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  6. International Women's Day on 4 Extra

    Collected shows to honour International Women's Day 2018 on Thursday 8 March

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7. Being Blacker

    Documentary which tells the story of the renowned reggae record shop owner Blacker Dread.

    BBC Two

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    Jim, We Love You Because...

    Tayo Popoola explores Nigeria's enduring love of Jim Reeves and country and western music.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  9. Nikki Lilly Meets...

    Vlogger and baking ace Nikki Lilly meets some of the world's biggest stars for a chat

    CBBC

  10. Pam Ayres - The Radio Years

    Pam Ayres celebrates her remarkable life and radio career

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  11. Flex Lewis: Superstar Bodybuilder

    Bodybuilder and reigning Mr Olympia Flex Lewis prepares to claim his 6th title in a row.

    BBC One Wales

  12. The Secret Helpers

    Strangers help ten Brits as they embark on one of the toughest weeks of their lives.

    BBC Two

  13. Debussy's Paris

    Series commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of Debussy

    BBC Radio 3

  14. A Tribute to Leslie Howard

    Tribute to 'Gone with the Wind' film star Leslie Howard.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  15. Picasso's Last Stand

    The story of the last decade of Picasso's life, through the words of family and friends.

    BBC Two

  16. Reggie Yates: Searching for Grenfell’s Lost Lives

    Reggie Yates meets people whose lives have been devastated by the Grenfell fire.

    BBC Three

  17. Stephen Hawking - Infinite Wisdom

    Sue Lawley looks back at some of the extraordinary thinking of one the world’s most influential scientists

    BBC World Service

  18. The Queen: Her Commonwealth Story

    George Alagiah explores the history of Queen Elizabeth II and the Commonwealth.

    BBC One

  19. The Priest in the Jeans

    Stephen Nolan meets Gary Donegan, who shares his experiences mediating at Twaddell Avenue.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  20. Professor Hawking's Universe

    How Professor Stephen Hawking copes with severe disability, his work and his ambitions.

    BBC News

  21. Tiger Over The Trenches

    On the centenary of the founding of the RAF, the story of Welsh WWI flying ace Ira Jones.

    BBC Radio Wales

  22. Just Boys

    Five teenage boys who met while online gaming meet up and go interrailing through Europe.

    BBC Three

  23. Lenny Henry: The Commonwealth Kid

    Lenny investigates the relationship between the Commonwealth, the Caribbean and the UK.

    BBC One

  24. Claudia Roden: A Book of Middle Eastern Food (Omnibus)

    The extraordinary story of Claudia Roden, iconic cookery writer.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  25. The Real Silent Witness

    Forensic pathologist Derrick Pounder reveals his role in investigating major crimes.

    BBC Radio Wales

  26. Chinese Characters

    Series of essays exploring Chinese history through the life stories of key personalities.

    BBC Radio 4

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  27. Packing My Library by Alberto Manguel

    Alberto Manguel reflects on what books mean to him as he packs up his vast library.

    BBC Radio 4

  28. Living with the Brainy Bunch

    Two struggling GCSE students move in with two of the highest achievers in their year.

    BBC Two

  29. Dying to Report

    Two journalists who risked all to reveal corruption in high places in Mexico.

    BBC News

  30. Young, Muslim... and in the Scouts

    How scouting is helping young Muslims prepare for the challenges of growing up in Wales.

    BBC Radio Wales

  31. Gettys: The World's Richest Art Dynasty

    Following the stories of three generations of the Getty family.

    BBC Two

  32. My Year with the Tribe

    Writer Will Millard visits the treehouse-dwelling Korowai tribe in Papua, Indonesia.

    BBC Two

  33. My Turban and Me

    Sanjeev Kohli explores the importance of wearing the Sikh turban in modern Britain.

    BBC One

  34. Anna Foster

    Anna Foster features big-name interviews, original journalism and news-making stories

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  35. Dearest Squirrel - the John Osborne Letters

    Peter Whitebrook ofers a fresh insight into the mind of playwright John Osborne.

    BBC Radio 4

  36. The Naked Podcast

    Two friends. One guest. No clothes. Celebrating and undressing the taboos about nudity.

    BBC Radio Sheffield

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  37. No Country For Young Women

    Life, love and work in a white man's world. Let's help each other figure it out!

    BBC Sounds

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  38. The C Word

    Discussing the issues affecting young people in Coventry and Warwickshire.

    BBC CWR

  39. Jeff Beck: Still on the Run

    The story of guitar legend Jeff Beck and his career as a maverick in the music business.

    BBC Four

  40.

    Out of this World: The Colin Pillinger story

    Story of the inspirational leader behind the Beagle 2 mission to Mars - Colin Pillinger.

    BBC Radio Bristol

  41. Kenneth Williams - Just Williams

    Actor Kenneth Williams reads his autobiography. From 1985.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  42. The Wedding Guru

    Documentary series following wedding planner Onkar Singh Purewal

    BBC One Wales

  43. Kylie Minogue From A to Z

    The singer looks back at her career and life by addressing key topics alphabetically.

    BBC Radio 2

  44. Conversation Piece - Dame Freya Stark

    Travel writer and explorer Dame Freya Stark talks to Sue MacGregor.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  45.

    Gangs, Drill and Prayer

    Spitting holy bars. The journey of Enrique - gang member to pastor, at 21 years old.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  46. Here's the Thing

    Life stories of the famous.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47. The Language of Kindness by Christie Watson (Omnibus)

    Christie Watson's compassionate account of her 20-year nursing career.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  48. The Royal Wedding Singalong

    We meet the unique choir who played their part in celebrating the Royal Wedding.

    BBC News

  49. The Family Farm

    Three families with no farming experience volunteer to live and work on a hill farm

    BBC One Wales

  50. Heart Transplant: A Chance to Live

    Following seven patients in need of donor hearts and the medical teams trying to save them

    BBC Two

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