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  1. Making Tracks

    Paul Morley visits some of the key studios in which classic albums were recorded.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  2. Unbuilt Britain

    Jonathan Glancey looks at the great building projects of Britain that never made it

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  3. A Year in the Wild

    The breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of some of Britain's most iconic National Parks

    BBC Two

  4. The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World

    Revealing how animals have adapted to life in the dark.

    BBC Two

  5. A War of Words

    John Simpson tells the stories of the correspondents who reported on the Spanish Civil War

    BBC Radio 4

  6. The History of Safari with Richard E Grant

    Richard E Grant examines the controversial history of the safari

    BBC Four

  7. Who Would Be a Gypsy?

    Three women from three generations of the same family explain life as a traveler in Wales

    BBC Radio Wales

  8. Growing Children

    Series exploring how child development is affected by dyslexia, autism and OCD

    BBC Four

  9. Indian Britain

    Hardeep Singh Kohli travels the UK to see how British and Indian cultures have integrated

    BBC Radio 2

  10. Amanda Vickery on... Men

    Amanda Vickery explores the history of masculinity through six male archetypes

    BBC Radio 4

  11. The Legend Continues: Bob Marley

    Damian Marley, NAS and others discuss the legacy of reggae's first superstar, Bob Marley.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  12. Stepping Stones of Islamic Spain

    Michael Portillo digs into Spain's relationship with Islam

    BBC Radio 4

  13. Fixing Broken Banking

    Michael Robinson examines what went wrong with Britain's banks

    BBC Radio 4

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  14. Hail the King

    A look at Rastafarianism and Haile Selassie's impact on Jamaican music.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  15. John Bennett's Lost Railways

    John Bennett sets out to rediscover some of Northern Ireland's long-closed railway lines

    BBC Radio Ulster

  16. Paralympic Dragons

    Carolyn Hitt traces the history of Wales's elite sportsmen and women with disabilities

    BBC Radio Wales

  17. Tattoos, Tans and Treatments

    Lisa Rogers gets under the skin of the Welsh beauty industry

    BBC Radio Wales

  18. Poetic Justice

    Poet Mr Gee inspires prisoners to reflect lyrically on their experiences of life and crime

    BBC Radio 4

  19. Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies

    Series which celebrates the British aviation industry.

    BBC Four

  20. Missing, Presumed...

    Penny Marshall presents a series looking at the work of the Missing Persons Bureau

    BBC Radio 4

  21. Meet the Watkins

    A year with a unique family farming business in West Wales.

    BBC Two

  22. Hitch-Hiker's Guide to Europe

    Mark Little reads from the young travellers' bible, first published in 1971

    BBC Radio 4

  23. The History of the Future

    Series looking at how cultures of the past viewed the possibilities of the future

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  24. Goodbye Year Six

    Series following the last ever term of Year Six pupils of a South London Primary School.

    CBBC

  25. Hilary Devey's Women at the Top

    Hilary Devey asks why so few women make it to the top in business.

    BBC Two

  26. Wartime Farm

    Turning back the clock to run Hampshire's Manor Farm exactly as it was during WWII.

    BBC Two

  27. British Passions on Film

    Celebrating the hobbies and leisure pursuits enjoyed by Britons during the last century

    BBC Four

  28. Dead Good Job

    Following Britain's funeral directors as they help people say the last goodbye

    BBC Two

  29. Vikings

    Neil Oliver goes in search of the truth about the Vikings beyond their violent reputation.

    BBC Two

  30. The Cause: A History of Scottish Nationalism

    Billy Kay explores the history of Scottish nationalism from the 14th to the 21st century.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  31. The Clintons

    Documentary series looking at Bill Clinton's political career.

    BBC Two

  32. Beach Boys at 50

    Harry Shearer mixes archive with brand new interviews and a sun-soaked soundtrack

    BBC Radio 2

  33. Love and Marriage: A 20th Century Romance

    Following the ups and downs of marriage in Britain from the 1900s to the present day

    BBC Four

  34. Masters of Money

    Stephanie Flanders examines how three extraordinary thinkers shaped the 20th century

    BBC Two

  35. The Spanish Ambassador's Suitcase: Stories from the Diplomatic Bag

    Matthew Parris presents memorable despatches sent home by British diplomats down the ages

    BBC Radio 4

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  36. Wales and the Congo - A Re-Evaluation

    Tony Etoria looks at links between HM Stanley and the old African colonial country

    BBC Radio Wales

  37. Deborah Bull's Dance Nation

    Dancer, writer and broadcaster Deborah Bull presents a social history of dance in the UK

    BBC Radio 4

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  38. How We Won the War

    World War II stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

    BBC Two

  39. Servants: The True Story of Life Below Stairs

    Dr Pamela Cox reveals the real history of Britain's servants.

    BBC Two

  40. Ian Hislop's Stiff Upper Lip - An Emotional History of Britain

    Ian Hislop asks when and why we British have bottled up or let out our feelings.

    BBC Two

  41. The Talented...

    Profiles of talented Welsh artistes

    BBC One Wales

  42. Welcome to India

    Documentary series which explores life in India.

    BBC Two

  43. Kylie at 25

    Paul Gambaccini interviews Kylie Minogue to mark the Princess of Pop's 25 years in music

    BBC Radio 2

  44. China: As History Is My Witness

    Carrie Gracie presents a series exploring ten great lives from Chinese history

    BBC Radio 4

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  45. Conspiracy Road Trip

    Conspiracy theorists go on a road trip to try and tackle the truth about their beliefs

    BBC Three

  46. Barbara Windsor's Ladies of Song

    Barbara Windsor leads a series on musical legends

    BBC Radio 2

  47. John Lennon: The New York Years

    Susan Sarandon explores the career defining moments John Lennon experienced in New York.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  48. Built in Britain

    Evan Davis looks at the engineering challenge Britain faces, and how we can tackle it.

    BBC Two

  49. Paul Martin's Handmade Revolution

    Paul Martin campaigns to get Britain back in touch with its proud craft traditions.

    BBC Two

  50. How Safe are Britain's Roads?

    Justin Rowlett and Anita Rani investigate a rise in fatalities on Britain's roads

    BBC Two

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