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  1. Inside Dubai: Playground of the Rich

    Sun, luxury and excess: what is it really like to live in the desert paradise of Dubai?

    BBC Two

  2. Ratharsair (Raasay)

    What it’s like to live and work on the Inner Hebridean island of Raasay in summer 2021?

    BBC ALBA

  3. This Girl's Changed

    Persephone Rizvi reconnects with old friends who she left behind when she embraced Islam.

    BBC Three

  4. Nail Bar Boys

    Documentary following six British-Vietnamese lads in Liverpool painting nails for a living

    BBC Three

  5. Ulster by the Sea

    Series exploring caravan life on the north, east and west coasts of Ulster.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  6. Zara McDermott

    Zara shares her own experiences, shining a light on the hidden struggles of young women.

    BBC Three

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  7. Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism

    With his three children diagnosed with autism, Paddy McGuinness explores the condition.

    BBC One

  8. Couples Therapy

    Couples Therapy unlocks a hidden world: other people’s relationships.

    BBC Two

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  9. Inside Our Minds

    Chris Packham helps autistic people connect with their friends and family in a new way.

    BBC Two

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  10. Cherry Valentine: Gypsy Queen and Proud

    Cherry Valentine tries to unite her Queer and Gypsy identities to become proud of both.

    BBC Three

  11. Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51

    Jay Blades, presenter of The Repair Shop, struggles to read. It’s finally time to learn.

    BBC One

  12. We Are England

    We Are England explores the issues people care about, as told by them.

    BBC One

  13. Freeze

    Documentary series uncovering the fiercely competitive world of figure skating.

    BBC Three

  14.

    The Instagram Effect

    How Instagram became the dominant force it is today, told by those on the inside.

    BBC Three

  15. Survivors: Portraits of the Holocaust

    This two-part documentary follows a remarkable project.

    BBC News

  16. Northern Irish Love Stories

    Couples from Northern Ireland share their personal stories.

    BBC News

  17. We Are Black and British

    Six black Britons from different backgrounds come together to share personal stories.

    BBC Two

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  18. Janet Devlin: Young, Female and Addicted

    Janet Devlin explores the impact of alcohol on young women’s lives.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  19. SEND Me On My Way

    So your child has special educational needs. Let us help you help them.

    BBC Radio Surrey

  20. Computer Says No

    How do you secure your dream job when computers are driving the hiring decisions?

    BBC Three

  21. Idris Elba's Fight School

    Idris Elba takes eight young Brits who want to better their future.

    BBC Two

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  22. Falklands War Stories

    Documentary series

    BBC Two England

  23. Brickies

    Series following the lives of young bricklayers.

    BBC Three

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  24. Sadie Smith

    Eddi Reader learns about her granny Sadie Smith’s football career with Rutherglen Ladies.

    BBC ALBA

  25. Yorkshire Midwives on Call

    Meet the dedicated midwives on call and ready for action for expectant mums in Bradford.

    BBC Two

  26. Young Plato: The Philosophy Boys of Ardoyne

    A maverick Elvis-loving headmaster introduces philosophy to Belfast primary school pupils.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  27. Hot Cakes

    Series following the lives of a team of young baking entrepreneurs.

    BBC Three

  28.

    Belfast's Victory in Vienna: A Footballing Odyssey

    Holly Hamilton tells the story of Glentoran’s historic triumph in the first European cup.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  29. Twelve Hours In...

    Giving voice to a place and its people.

    BBC Radio Wales

  30. Dubai Hustle

    Series following the lives of young Brits trying to make it big in Dubai.

    BBC Three

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  31. Gentleman Jack Changed My Life

    Six British women rediscover their sexuality after watching drama series Gentleman Jack.

    BBC One

  32.

    The Toon – Back to Ballymoney

    Writer Ewen Glass returns home with his son to reconnect with his Ulster-Scots roots.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  33. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Talks to Emma Barnett

    Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells her own story, exclusively to Emma Barnett.

    BBC One

  34. Bradford on Duty

    District nurses, police and council workers are determined to improve their city.

    BBC Two

  35. The Submarine Hunters

    Behind the scenes, onboard HMS Northumberland, with a Royal Navy Chaplain.

    BBC News

  36. Falklands Anniversary

    Soldiers and survivors share their stories of the Falklands War, forty years on.

    BBC One Wales

  37. The Hotel People

    A Northern Ireland luxury hotel chain tries to bounce back after Covid.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  38. Big Proud Party Agency

    Series following a team of LGBTQ+ professional party agents as they plan epic events.

    BBC Three

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  39. Aids: The Unheard Tapes

    Innovative series featuring interviews recorded at the height of the Aids crisis.

    BBC Two

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  40. Queen of Trucks

    Shannan’s trucker driving school is in the fast lane, but can she pass her own HGV test?

    BBC Three

  41. Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams

    Freddie Flintoff heads back to the grassroots to turn reluctant teens to keen cricketers.

    BBC One

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  42. Filthy Business

    Best mates Cam and Oli stop at nothing to get their rubbish business back on track.

    BBC Three

  43. Rory Stewart: The Long History of...

    Rory Stewart with a radical take on the concepts that shape our lives.

    BBC Radio 4

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  44. Gambling: A Game of Life and Death

    How Harri and Jack’s online betting devastated their lives after teen gambling took hold.

    BBC Three

  45.

    My Insta Scammer Friend

    The story of infamous American influencer Caroline Calloway.

    BBC Three

  46. On the Cards

    Delve a little deeper into the conversation.

    BBC

  47. Fleeing Afghanistan: Free to Be Me

    After a secret evacuation, this programme follows a group of LGBTQ+ Afghans now in the UK.

    BBC News Channel

  48. Sky High Club: Scotland and Beyond

    Meet the young crew of the UK’s largest regional airline.

    BBC Three

  49. Different with Nicky Campbell

    Nicky goes to the Scottish Highlands to meet a hedge witch.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  50. Squad Goals: Dorking ‘Til I Die

    Series following the women of Dorking Wanderers FC and their new chairman, Calum Best.

    BBC Three

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