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  1. The U2 Story

    A documentary about Irish rock band U2.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  2. James and the Giant Tree House

    Following James Aldred as he builds a giant tree house in the rainforest in Gabon

    BBC Radio 4

  3. The Beach Boys Story

    Bob Harris charts the history of iconic surf band The Beach Boys.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  4. Uncertain Climate

    Roger Harrabin investigates whether the arguments over climate change can ever be won

    BBC Radio 4

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  5. Blonde on Blonde

    Mariella Frostrup celebrates more iconic blondes

    BBC Radio 2

  6. The Rolling Stones Story

    Bob Harris charts the history of the Rolling Stones

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  7. Churches: How to Read Them

    Richard Taylor examines the imagery, symbols and architecture of English parish churches

    BBC Four

  8. The Atlantic Records Story

    Johnnie Walker tells the story of the Atlantic Records label.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  9. Evan Loves Tax

    Evan Davis investigates Britain's complex tax system

    BBC Radio 4

  10. Scotland at Prayer

    Billy Kay tells the story of the traditions which shaped Christianity in this country.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  11. Can Pay, Will Pay

    Danny Finkelstein explores the factors affecting pay levels in the UK

    BBC Radio 4

  12. The Musical

    A series of documentaries celebrating the most successful form of theatrical entertainment

    BBC Radio 2

  13. People's Palaces: The Golden Age of Civic Architecture

    Jonathan Foyle explores the magnificent civic architecture of northern towns and cities

    BBC Four

  14. The Young Ones

    Six celebrities take part in an experiment that explores the prevention of ageing.

    BBC One

  15. Life with Fred

    Documentary series featuring the adventures of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah

    BBC Two

  16. Cladaigh Chonamara

    Part of the WITBN (World Indigenous Television Broadcasters Network) exchange scheme

    BBC ALBA

  17. The Big School Lottery

    Series offering an insight into process of selecting a child's secondary school

    BBC Two

  18. John Peel's Scottish Sessions

    Tom Ravenscroft explores John Peel's Scottish session recordings.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  19. Talking Music

    Series with exclusive access to the rehearsals of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

    BBC Two Scotland

  20. Special Deliveries

    Documentary series following a team of midwives at the Ulster Hospital in Belfast.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  21. Out of Tune

    Robert Sandall discovers the differences in musical tuning around the world

    BBC Radio 7

  22. The Radiohead Story

    Steve Lamacq's 2003 profile of the influential band.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  23. Fred

    Series about the events in the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah.

    BBC Four

  24. The Brown Years

    Steve Richards tells the inside story of Gordon Brown's time as prime minister

    BBC Radio 4

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  25. Michael Wood's Story of England

    Michael Wood tells the story of a small village throughout the whole of English history.

    BBC Four

  26. The Classroom Experiment

    Education theory and practice get tested when Professor Wiliam takes over one Year 8 class

    BBC Two

  27. Lost Land of the Tiger

    Documentary following a team searching for tigers in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.

    BBC One

  28. Are You Fitter Than a Pensioner?

    Unhealthy young Brits are immersed into the world of health-obsessed old age pensioners

    BBC Three

  29. Come to the Cabaret

    Paul O'Grady celebrates the magic of cabaret

    BBC Radio 2

  30. Take One Museum

    Paul Rose goes on a non-stop, 30 minute tour of the the best musuems in Britain

    BBC Four

  31. Jac Holzman's Elektra Story

    Paul Gambaccini presents a series charting the history of Elektra Records

    BBC Radio 2

  32. Time to Remember

    Pathe newsreel and voiceover from the 1950s documentary series Time to Remember

    BBC Four

  33. Africa at 50

    Robin Denselow reports on Africa, 50 years after many countries became independent

    BBC Radio 4

  34. Run up to the Ryder Cup

    Follows the preparations for the 2010 Ryder Cup in South Wales

    BBC Radio 4

  35. Jimmy Page and the BBC Sessions

    Shaun Keavney talks to Jimmy Page about the sessions Led Zeppelin recorded for the BBC.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  36. Wild Weather

    A regional look at Britain's most extreme weather.

    BBC One

  37. The Glory of Glam

    Gary Kemp explores the history of glam rock.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  38. Purple Haze

    Gary Moore charts the rise of Jimi Hendrix from session musician to global superstar.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  39. Janis Jopin

    Documentary about singer Janis Joplin.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  40. Hey Bo Diddley

    Roger Daltrey profiles Mississippi-born maverick bluesman Bo Diddley.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  41. Joni Mitchell: Come in from the Cold

    Amanda Ghost interviews singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  42. The Beatles Story

    Brian Matthew presents a documentary about The Beatles.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  43. Big Game, Little Game

    Mark Stephen charts a job swap between gamekeepers from the Kalahari and the Angus Glens

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  44. The Real Tim Hardin

    Bob Harris tells the story of the brilliant singer-songwriter.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  45. Na Caibidealan Dearga

    Series examining events in twentieth century communist history

    BBC ALBA

  46. A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss

    Actor and writer Mark Gatiss celebrates the greatest achievements of horror cinema

    BBC Four

  47. High Life

    A look at the life of Divis Tower in Belfast

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  48. The Mancunian Way

    Documentary about the Manchester music scene.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  49. Apes in Danger

    Series looking at the global crises facing the world's last great apes

    BBC Two

  50. The Buzzcocks Story

    Mark Lamarr tells the story of The Buzzcocks.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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