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  1. Hillsborough - Trevor and Jenni's Journey

    Trevor and Jenni Hicks return to Hillsborough for the first time since 1989.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

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    Acting Disabled

    BBC disability correspondent Nikki Fox on the portrayal of disability in films and on TV.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Controlling the Unaccountable Algorithm

    Emily Bell asks how we can control the powerful algorithms which shape modern life.

    BBC Radio 4

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    The Science of Dr Seuss

    Robin Ince explores the scientific ideas hidden within the wonderful world of Dr Seuss

    BBC Radio 4

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    Inside Chernobyl's Mega Tomb

    Film following the team racing to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

    BBC Four

  6. Life in the Snow

    Gordon Buchanan meets the animals who live in nature's winter wonderlands.

    BBC One

  7. Darcey Bussell: Looking for Margot

    Darcey Bussell uncovers the tumultuous life of star ballerina Margot Fonteyn.

    BBC One

  8. Am I Included?

    Has real inclusion into mainstream education been achieved for children with disabilities?

    BBC One Scotland

  9. Kate Bush in Conversation

    In a world exclusive interview Kate Bush talks to BBC Radio 6 Music's Matt Everitt.

    BBC Radio 2

  10. Alan Bennett's Diaries

    Documentary inspired by Alan Bennett's acerbic and often hilarious diaries.

    BBC Two

  11. Dancing the Nutcracker: Inside the Royal Ballet

    Behind the scenes at the Royal Ballet during the busiest and most magical time of the year

    BBC Two

  12. West Side Stories - The Making of a Classic

    Bruno Tonioli and Suzy Klein unearth the stories behind the inception of West Side Story.

    BBC Two

  13. Darcey Bussell: My Life on the BBC

    A celebration of the ballet dancer who grew up in public and conquered TV on the way.

    BBC Four

  14. Dame Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage

    An intimate portrait of Judi Dench, told by some of the biggest names in entertainment.

    BBC Two

  15. Cameron Mackintosh from A to Z

    Graham Norton talks to the theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh about his life and work.

    BBC Radio 2

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    Human Hibernation: The Big Sleep

    Could humans pull off the trick of hibernation to conquer long-term space travel?

    BBC Radio 4

  17. Shakespeare: Lord of Misrule

    Jerry Brotton looks back at the power of Shakespearian mischief.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  18. The Cook Who Changed Our Lives

    Nigella Lawson leads a tribute to Italian-born food writer Anna Del Conte.

    BBC Two

  19. Flying Scotsman from the Footplate

    Flying Scotsman travels along the Severn Valley Railway, with 'cab cameras' capturing all.

    BBC Four

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    Climate Change: The Trump Card

    Can the world control global warming? Roger Harrabin investigates.

    BBC Radio 4

  21. Looking for Life

    Lucy Grey reports from a rescue ship, as it rescued 400 people crossing the Mediterranean.

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  22. Fidel Castro - America's Nemesis

    Documentary about former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who passed away on 25 November 2016.

    BBC Two

  23. The Ballet Master: Sir Peter Wright at 90

    Celebrating the life's work of ballet legend Sir Peter Wright as he turns 90.

    BBC Four

  24. Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand

    Bob Monkhouse entertains a room of comedians with stand-up, chat and a comedy masterclass.

    BBC Four

  25. Aly Bain's America

    Alex Norton talks to fiddler Aly Bain about his love for American folk and roots music.

    BBC Two Scotland

  26. CBeebies Snow Babies

    Andy Day narrates a tale of animals born in some of the coldest places on earth.

    CBeebies

  27. Chi mi anns a' Bhothan Thu

    The inside story of illegal drinking dens on the island of Lewis.

    BBC ALBA

  28. Flying Scotsman from the Footplate

    The view from the driving seat as Flying Scotsman travels the Severn Valley Railway.

    BBC Four

  29. Gladys

    Gladys Cameron's incredible journey to discover her Irish roots.

    BBC ALBA

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    Wha's Like Us

    Sanjeev Kohli takes a humorous look at how films have shown Scots and the Scots character.

    BBC Scotland

  31. Bha mi Latha Samhraidh/When Stornoway Was Dancing

    A warm-hearted look back at Stornoway's postwar social history.

    BBC ALBA

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    Making the Grade

    Why do older people take up instruments and put themselves through music exams?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    On a Knife Edge

    Young victims of knife crime are helped by hospital-based teams tackling risky behaviour.

    BBC Radio 4

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    The Human Hive

    What do human beings and honeybees have in common? More than you would think.

    BBC Radio 4

  35. Life in Polar Bear Town with Gordon Buchanan

    Gordon Buchanan discovers what life is like in the 'polar bear capital of the world'.

    BBC Two

  36. Second Opinion

    Dr Xand van Tulleken takes a satirical look back on 2016 in health news.

    BBC Two

  37. Sighthill

    The day-to-day life of some of the residents of Glasgow's Sighthill Estate.

    BBC Two Scotland

  38. REM: Out of Time

    A look inside the making of REM's pivotal Out of Time album.

    BBC Radio 2

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    La Frontera

    Carrie Gibson asks what Trump's presidency could mean for Mexican Americans in the US.

    BBC Radio 4

  40. I, by the Tide of Humber

    Poet Sean O'Brien reflects on the waterscape and landscape of Hull, 2017 City of Culture.

    BBC Radio 4

  41. David Bowie: The Last Five Years

    An intimate portrait of the last five years of David Bowie's life.

    BBC Two

  42. The War on Loan Sharks

    An insight into a team who protect people from the consequences of illegal money lending.

    BBC One

  43. Transgender Kids: Who Knows Best?

    What is the best approach for parents to take when their child is facing gender dysphoria?

    BBC Two

  44. Laura Mvula's Miles Davis

    Laura Mvula and Jason Yarde, Laura Jurd, Kevin Le Gendre discuss jazz legend Miles Davis.

    BBC Radio 4

  45. The Reformation by Diarmaid MacCulloch (Omnibus)

    Historian Diarmaid MacCulloch explores the impact of the Reformation on our lives now.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  46. The Paper Thistle: 200 Years of the Scotsman

    The story of The Scotsman, one of Britain's most famous newspapers.

    BBC Two Scotland

  47. Japan: A Story of Love and Hate

    Documentary which tells a love story of survival in the world's second richest economy.

    BBC News

  48. Inside Syria: Reporting for al-Assad

    Unique access to one of Syria's pro-regime TV channels in Damascus.

    BBC News

  49. Inside Syria: Opposing al-Assad

    We hear how Syria's conflict has transformed lives.

    BBC News

  50. Prince Harry in Afghanistan

    Prince Harry speaks about his military role, the press and his future.

    BBC News

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