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  1. A Right Royal Rescue

    HRH the Duke of Edinburgh recalls his role in a daring rescue during WWII.

    BBC Radio 4

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    The Truth about Len Deighton

    Profile of best-selling author Len Deighton, creator of the Harry Palmer thriller series.

    BBC Four

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    Living with Harry Potter

    Author J K Rowling and Stephen Fry discuss the Harry Potter book series.

    BBC Radio 4

  4. Life in the Undergrowth

    David Attenborough reveals the amazing stories behind the tiny lives of invertebrates.

    BBC One

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  5. Legends

    A look at some true legends from the world of music.

    BBC Four

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  6. Analysis

    Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad.

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  7. Israel and the Arabs - Elusive Peace

    The events of 1998 to 2005 in the fraught history of the Arab-Israeli peace process.

    BBC Two

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  8. The Improbable Mr Attlee

    Prof David Reynolds examines the achievements of Clement Attlee.

    BBC Four

  9. This Sceptred Isle: Empire

    Christopher Lee's history series telling the story of the growth of Britain's Empire.

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  10. Marcus du Sautoy's Five Shapes

    Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy finds his favourite forms in some highly unlikely places.

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  11. Material World

    Science programme reporting on developments across the disciplines

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  12. Trollope on Austen

    Novelist Joanna Trollope explores the work of her favourite author, Jane Austen.

    BBC Radio 4

  13. Document

    Historical investigation programme, taking a document as a starting point

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  14. Creative Genius

    Ian Peacock unravels the myth, science and psychology behind creativity.

    BBC Radio 4

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  15. Michael Palin and the Mystery of Hammershoi

    Michael Palin discovers more about enigmatic Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershoi.

    BBC One

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    A Picture of Birmingham, by Benjamin Zephaniah

    Benjamin Zephaniah revisits his home town, Birmingham, on a mission to compose a new poem.

    BBC One

  17. Springwatch

    The season bursts into life with daily wildlife dramas all across the UK.

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  18. Inside the Ethics Committee

    Joan Bakewell and a panel of experts wrestle with the ethics of a real-life medical case.

    BBC Radio 4

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  19. Coming Home

    What the end of the Second World War meant to people in Britain and across the world.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  20. Doctor Who Confidential

    A look behind the scenes of the famous sci-fi show

    BBC Three

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  21. Doctor Who: A New Dimension

    The 2005 revival of Doctor Who, as told by cast interviews and behind the scenes footage.

    BBC One

  22. Countryfile

    The people, places and stories making news in the British countryside

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  23. Escape to the Country

    A series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country

    BBC One

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  24. In Einstein's Shadow

    Dr Brian Cox explores the consequences of physics' annus mirabilis - 1905.

    BBC Radio 4

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  25. The Curious House Guest

    Architectural historian and journalist Jeremy Musson visits historic private houses.

    BBC Two

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  26. Tribe (2005)

    Documentary series from 2005 looking at the lives of indigenous communities.

    BBC Two

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  27. UK Confidential

    Martha Kearney and guests reveal the truth behind previously secret government files

    BBC Radio 4

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  28. Excess Baggage

    Travel magazine, featuring travellers' tales, experiences and anecdotes

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  29. Making History

    Popular history series where the past connects with the present.

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  30. The Power of Nightmares

    Adam Curtis explores the rise of the "politics of fear".

    BBC Two

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  31. The Moors Murder Code

    Did murderer Ian Brady use a secret code to hide a school-boy victim's body?

    BBC Two

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    Brighton Bomb

    First-hand account of the 1984 bombing of the Conservative Party Conference in Brighton.

    BBC One

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    Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus

    Jim White takes a road trip into the heart of the poor white American South. (2004)

    BBC

  34. Test Tubes and Tantrums

    William Hartson examines some of the great arguments in the history of science.

    BBC Radio 4

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  35. The People's D-Day

    Libby Purves follows the way Britain prepared for the assault on Normandy in June 1944.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  36. Loose Ends

    Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy

    BBC Radio 4

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  37. The Film Programme

    The latest releases, the hottest stars and the leading directors, plus news and insights

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  38. From Dunkirk to D-Day

    Charles Wheeler recalls the epic of strategic success that made victory possible.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  39. Night Waves

    Radio 3’s flagship arts programme until 2013. Over 350 editions available in the archive.

    BBC Radio 3

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  40. Vivienne Westwood Talks to Kirsty Wark

    Kirsty Wark interviews fashion icon Vivienne Westwood.

    BBC Four

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    Roy Lichtenstein: Pop Idol

    Roy Lichtenstein revolutionised art with his cartoon images of American culture. (2004)

    BBC

  42. Mind Changers

    Series exploring the development of the science of psychology during the 20th century

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  43. Louis Theroux

    Documentary films presented by Louis Theroux.

    BBC Two

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  44. Rossetti - Sex, Drugs and Oil Paint

    Andrew Graham-Dixon considers the work of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. (2003)

    BBC

  45. Looking for Victoria

    Drama-documentary on the life of Queen Victoria, presented by and starring Prunella Scales

    BBC One

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  46. imagine...

    Arts series edited and presented by Alan Yentob.

    BBC One

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  47. Taking Note

    Familiar pieces of classical music re-examined.

    BBC Radio 4

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  48. Timeshift

    Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history.

    BBC Four

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  49. Discovery of England

    Jonathan Bate explores how Elizabethan culture has shaped our image of England.

    BBC Radio 4

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  50. Elizabethan Subjects

    Dr Justin Champion examines the life and times of Elizabeth I's more unusual subjects.

    BBC Radio 4

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