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  1. A Notebook on Aime Cesaire

    A portrait of Martinique's most famous son, poet and politician Aime Cesaire.

    BBC Radio 4

  2. A' Sireadh Uaigneas/In Search of Solitude

    Niall Iain Macdonald prepares for a solo row across the mighty North Atlantic.

    BBC ALBA

  3. Riding the Graphene Wave

    Can graphene developed in Manchester give the UK an edge in a new global market?

    BBC Radio 4

  4.

    Data, Data Everywhere...

    Timandra Harkness explores the benefits and challenges from huge amounts of recorded data.

    BBC Radio 4

  5.

    Inside the Fed

    Simon Jack tells the surprising story of the US Federal Reserve.

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Precious Metal

    Martin Ellis explores the work of contemporary silversmiths.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7. Lionel Bart: Reviewing the Situation

    Documentary telling the story of Lionel Bart, composer of the musical Oliver!

    BBC Four

  8. Sons and Lovers

    Frank Cottrell Boyce marks the centenary of DH Lawrence's first masterpiece.

    BBC Radio 4

  9. In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey

    Documentary about the legendary guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey.

    BBC Four

  10. Young, British and Broke: The Truth about Payday Loans

    Miquita Oliver investigates payday loans, meeting people whose loans are out of control.

    BBC Three

  11. David Meade: Crowd Control

    David Meade attemps to control crowds using his mentalist abilities.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  12. One Wild Winter: Surviving Avalanches

    The results of the harsh weather during the winter of 2012 in the Scottish mountains.

    BBC One Scotland

  13. Knife Crime - Winning the War

    David Gillanders examines the interventions that helped Glasgow shed its violent past.

    BBC One Scotland

  14. Overland to Syria

    British Muslims are risking their lives to hand-deliver aid to Syria.

    BBC News

  15.

    David Attenborough: My Life in Sound

    Exclusive BBC interview with David Attenborough about his life in wildlife sound.

    BBC Radio 4

  16. The Day We Won Wimbledon

    John Hurt tells the story of the day Andy Murray won the men's singles at Wimbledon.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  17.

    Maths and Magic

    Magician Jolyon Jenkins investigates the links between numbers and illusion.

    BBC Radio 4

  18. The Girl with Two Hearts

    How one young girl's battle with heart disease could lead to groundbreaking breakthroughs.

    BBC One Wales

  19.

    Lines in the Sand

    Mark Doyle investigates the new threat from Africa's Islamist militants.

    BBC Radio 4

  20. Cridhe Na Cuise - Capercaillie @ 30

    A profile of Capercallie, who have broadened the awareness of Gaelic culture worldwide.

    BBC ALBA

  21. Patisserie with Michel Roux Jr

    Michel Roux Jr explores the art, science and attraction of the perfect sweet delicacy.

    BBC Four

  22. Nigel Slater's Great British Biscuit

    Nigel Slater asks what makes Britain such a nation of ardent biscuit eaters.

    BBC Four

  23. The Joy of ABBA

    How ABBA raised the bar for pop and made us fall in love with Swedish melancholy.

    BBC Four

  24. The Beatles in Fife

    Edith Bowman travels back 50 years to the day The Beatles played Kirkcaldy.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  25. Prunella Scales Remembers Richard Briers

    Close friend and costar of Richard Briers, Prunella Scales talks about his life and career

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  26. The Briers Family Remember Richard

    Richard Briers' widow Ann Davies and his daughters talk about the actor's life and career.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  27. Michael Chaplin on Richard Briers

    The creator of Radio 4's Two Pipe Problems remembers working with the late actor.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  28. Ed Harris Remembers Richard Briers

    Dramatist Ed Harris talks about working with Richard Briers on The Moment You Feel It.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  29. Signs Taken for Wonders

    Vivienne Parry explores how literary vision has been shaped by scientific discovery.

    BBC Radio 4

  30. Return to Angola

    Mary Harper reports from Angola on the return of the Portuguese to their former colony.

    BBC Radio 4

  31.

    Scotland Meet Murray Lachlan Young

    Poet Murray Lachlan Young goes in search of his Scottishness.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  32. SWAGs

    With even more passion and zeal than the players, it's The Shinty Wives and Girlfriends.

    BBC ALBA

  33. Mr Cole Comes to Kensington

    Christopher Frayling on Henry Cole, the founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. Michelle at the Mod

    Michelle McManus competes for the Silver Pendant for Gaelic learners at the 2013 Mod.

    BBC ALBA

  35. Stig at Fifty

    David Almond celebrates the 50th birthday of the classic children's book Stig of the Dump.

    BBC Radio 4

  36. The Only Way Is Up

    Simon Cox talks to those charged with turning round poor-performing organisations.

    BBC Radio 4

  37.

    Extreme Commuting

    Travelling with the extreme commuters; a modern phenomenon.

    BBC Radio 4

  38. Christmas on Benefits

    Young jobseekers must organise a cracker of a Christmas party on a benefits budget.

    BBC Three

  39. 2013: Moments in Time

    The story of 2013 told through high-impact images of the year.

    BBC Two

  40.

    Gypsy Pride and Prejudice

    Elinor Goodman examines the complex identity of England's Gypsies.

    BBC Radio 4

  41. Lou Reed Remembered

    A look at the transgressive life and career of one of rock 'n' roll's true originals.

    BBC Four

  42. Ko Un: The People's Poet of Korea

    Mike Greenwood explores the poetry of Ko Un and its unique window on to Korean life.

    BBC Radio 4

  43.

    The Man Who Fell to Earth

    Rob Walker investigates the mystery of a man found dead on a west London street.

    BBC Radio 4

  44.

    Bringing up the Grandkids

    Aasmah Mir meets the families in which grandparents are bringing up their grandchildren.

    BBC Radio 4

  45.

    Frost on 4

    A tribute to the broadcaster David Frost, who died in August 2013.

    BBC Radio 4

  46.

    Show Me the Way to Go Home

    BBC Amateur Scientist Ruth Brooks looks at how animals navigate, from cats to pigeons.

    BBC Radio 4

  47. Cunnart

    Disposing of landmines and bombs around the world.

    BBC ALBA

  48. Gaisgich na Camanachd/Shinty Heroes

    A look at the lasting effects of the Great War on shinty and on the Highlands.

    BBC ALBA

  49. Agus a'nochd (Na h-Entertainers)

    The weekend musicians who choose to compete with the pub jukebox.

    BBC ALBA

  50. Siubhal le Shepherd/Robbie Shepherd

    A profile of one of Scotland's favourite and most enduring broadcasters.

    BBC ALBA

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