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  1. Guerrillas of Pop

    Tim Samuels investigates the censorship of popular music in European democracies.

    BBC Radio 4

  2. Counterpoint

    Edward Seckerson chairs the last semi-final of the quiz on music of all kinds.

    BBC Radio 4

  3. Charles Chilton - Victorian Top of the Pops

    Songs from the reign of Queen Victoria, with Joseph Cooper and the BBC Concert Orchestra.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  4. Why Birds Sing

    Exploring the intriguing, charming and often conflicting theories about why birds sing.

    BBC Four

  5. Charles Chilton - The Cockney

    4 Extra Debut. A musical account of the lifestyle of a famous London character.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Well Met in Woolton

    Reconstruction of the church fete in Liverpool, when John Lennon first met Paul McCartney.

    BBC Radio 4

  7. The Zimmers Go to Hollywood

    The story of The Zimmers continues with the popstar pensioners taking America by storm.

    BBC Two

  8. The Most Valuable Notes in History

    Exploring the tiny pieces of music found in all corners of everyday life.

    BBC Radio 4

  9. King-Size Papas and Mighty Tight Women

    Julian Clary celebrates the clever use of double entendre in 1920s and 30s blues songs.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  10. Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays

    Documentary celebrating the Manchester record company, Factory.

    BBC Four

  11. Stand By For Switching

    Tony Blackburn reveals what was going on in 1967 in a collage of news, music, TV and radio

    BBC Radio 2

  12. Family Favourites with Michael Aspel

    An edition of the record request show that started life on the BBC Light Programme in 1945

    BBC Radio 2

  13. Semprini Serenade

    An edition of Semprini Serenade, featuring Alberto Semprini and the Serenade Orchestra.

    BBC Radio 2

  14. Breakfast Special with Paul Hollingdale

    Paul Hollingdale re-creates his breakfast special which opened Radio 2 40 years ago.

    BBC Radio 2

  15. Dream Dylan Live

    Bob Harris introduces Bob Dylan's greatest hits, compiled from over 40 years of concerts.

    BBC Radio 2

  16. Rogha is Tagha

    Taghadh à prògraman na seachdain. A selection from the week's programmes.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  17. Rogha is Tagha

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  18. Durachdan

    Durachdan, ceol, orain is fealla-dha. Greetings, music, song and fun.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  19. Mac Ille Mhicheil

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  20. My Kind of Music

    Belfast poet Michael Longley presents some of his favourite pieces of music.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  21. John Anderson

    John Anderson's unique blend of classical, rock, swing, choral and popular music.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  22. This New Day

    Kim Lenaghan presents a gentle and relaxing way to begin Sunday morning.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  23. Bay City Babylon

    Mark Lamarr tells the story of the Bay City Rollers.

    BBC Radio 2

  24. Sound

    Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw present a show foregrounding the best new UK music.

    BBC Two

  25. Wheatstone, His Sighing Reed, and the Great Regondi

    Bernard Richardson recalls the man who developed the concertina and its greatest exponent.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Between Rock and a Good Cause

    The music promoter Bill Graham is remembered by Bob Geldof, Ronnie Wood and others.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  27. Brass Factory

    Documentary following the Cory Band's preparations for a major brass-band competition.

    BBC Two

  28. Beasa Òb an Duill

    Recalling the life and songs of Margaret MacKay of Ob an Duill in the north of Harris.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  29. Charles Chilton - The Long, Long Trail

    Songs of the Kaiser's war, popular with troops on the Western Front.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  30. The People's Place

    Harry Enfield explores the history of the Royal Festival Hall through music and anecdotes.

    BBC Radio 4

  31. Sing Carols

    John Anderson conducts an enthusiastic thousand strong choir in Belfast’s The Spires.

    BBC One

  32. Scotland's Music Hour Special

    John Purser picks a selection of favourite moments from his year-long exploration.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  33. Ray Gravell: An Appreciation

    A tribute to the late Ray Gravell. His friends tell their stories about the great man.

    BBC Radio Wales

  34. Without You - The Badfinger Story

    James Dean Bradfield looks at the rise and demise of the Swansea-born band.

    BBC Radio Wales

  35. The Early Show

    Emma Cook helps you recover from the festivities of the day before.

    BBC Radio Wales

  36. Best of Radio Ulster Music

    Alan Simpson presents highlights from live performances on Radio Ulster over the last year

    BBC Radio Ulster

  37. Darcey Bussell's Ten Best Ballet Moments

    Darcey Bussell introduces and demonstrates some of her favourite ballet moments.

    BBC Four

  38. Carols at Kelvingrove

    Cathy MacDonald presents carols and poetry from the Kelvingrove Art Gallery.

    BBC Two

  39. Brits Can't Dance

    A celebration of the not-so-successful example of Brits hoofing on TV.

    BBC Four

  40. The Magic of Carmen

    Music director Antonio Pappano explores the background to the most famous tunes in opera.

    BBC Two

  41. Carmen

    Francesca Zambello's production of Bizet's Carmen from Covent Garden's Royal Opera House.

    BBC Two

  42. Radio 2's Music Club: James Blunt and KT Tunstall

    Highlights of the Radio 2 Music Club's special concert with James Blunt and KT Tunstall.

    BBC One

  43. A Poet's Song

    An exploration of the differences between poetry and song.

    BBC Radio 4

  44. Pop! What is it Good For?

    Music writer and pop addict Paul Morley journeys to the heart of his obsession.

    BBC Four

  45. How Pop Songs Work

    Celebration of the magic of pop music and the musical skill that creates hit records.

    BBC Four

  46. Slade in Flame

    In 1970s northern England a working class rock band struggles for stardom.

    BBC Four

  47. John Curwen and His Moveable Doh

    The story of John Curwen, who devised the tonic sol-fa method of musical annotation.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop

    Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  49. I Want You Back: The Story of the Jackson Five

    Trevor Nelson looks back at the rise and fall of Motown's last great act.

    BBC Radio 2

  50. Caledonia Dreamin'

    Documentary revealing the hidden history of Scottish pop music.

    BBC Four

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