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  1. The Year the Town Hall Shrank

    How Stoke struggles to cope with the impact of funding cuts imposed by central government.

    BBC Four

  2. GI Britain

    Martha Kearney traces the impact on Britain of the US troops that arrived during WWII

    BBC Radio 4

  3. In Alistair Cooke's Footsteps

    Alvin Hall revisits the insights and observations of Alistair Cooke's Letter from America

    BBC Radio 4

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  4. The Who: Their Generation

    Paolo Hewitt tells the story of The Who.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  5. Richard Hammond's Miracles of Nature

    Richard Hammond reveals secret animal abilities from the natural world.

    BBC One

  6. He's Playing Our Song - The Music of Marvin Hamlisch

    David Jacobs tells the story of multi award-winning American composer Marvin Hamlisch

    BBC Radio 2

  7. Petula Clark

    For her 80th birthday, Radio 2 presents revealing portraits of the best-selling singer

    BBC Radio 2

  8. In Pursuit of the Ridiculous

    Matthew Oates presents a series about naturalists and their pursuits

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  9. From Worcester with Love

    Peter White finds out what the blind boarding school he attended is like today

    BBC Radio 4

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  10. The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

    Examining how Hitler managed to become the chancellor and fuehrer of the German people

    BBC Two

  11. Rolling with the Stones

    Jerry Hall looks at how the Rolling Stones earned their reputation.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  12. Kings of Cool

    Moira Stuart explores the lives and careers of some legendary male jazz artists

    BBC Radio 2

  13. On the French Fringe

    Kirsty Lang and Lucy Ash present cultural snapshots off the beaten track in France

    BBC Radio 4

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  14. Rolling Stones: Crossfire Hurricane

    Intimate and revealing portrait of the Rolling Stones' rise to rock royalty.

    BBC Two

  15. Amhráin Aduaidh

    Amhráin Aduaidh constitutes an exploration of the most iconic Ulster songs in Irish

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  16. Gower

    A year in the life of Gower and the people whose families have been there for generations

    BBC Two Wales

  17. The United States of Television: America in Primetime

    Alan Yentob presents a series documenting the history of primetime television in America.

    BBC Two

  18. Letters from Germany

    Leading German figures write about the country they know and the way it is perceived

    BBC Radio 4

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  19. 2012 - The Year to Remember

    Clare Balding celebrates an incredible year for the UK

    BBC Radio 2

  20. Westminster Abbey

    A look at the iconic landmark, following the people who work and worship there.

    BBC Two

  21. The Secret Life of Rubbish

    A view of the history of modern Britain - from the back end where the rubbish comes out.

    BBC Four

  22. Return to Forgotten Britain

    Fergal Keane catches up with the hard pressed communities he previously visited in 2000.

    BBC Two

  23. Rome: A History of the Eternal City

    Author and historian Simon Sebag Montefiore looks at the history of Rome.

    BBC Four

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  24. Addicted to Pleasure

    Brian Cox reveals the rich and controversial past of sugar, alcohol, tobacco and opium

    BBC One Scotland

  25. Our Language in Your Hands

    Linguist Mark Turin explores the fate of the world's endangered languages

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  26. Inside Claridge's

    Documenting a year behind the scenes at the luxury hotel Claridge's

    BBC Two

  27. London Calling: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

    Mark Lamarr presents a tribute to the Clash frontman and solo artist.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  28. Why Poverty?

    A series of films which ask what it means to live in poverty in the 21st Century

    BBC Four

  29. Joe Strummer's Last Recorded Concert

    Mark Radcliffe presents an intimate portrait of Joe Strummer.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  30. Your Body: Your Image

    Busting body image myths and investigating the commercialisation of body image ideals.

    BBC Two

  31. The Golden Age of Steam Railways

    Home movies tell how volunteers saved some of Britain's railway tracks and steam engines.

    BBC Four

  32. Peace of Mind

    Documentary series charting the lives of those with ongoing and chronic mental illness

    BBC One Wales

  33. The Baby Makers

    Series following couples undergoing fertility treatment in Northern Ireland

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  34. 60 Years of the Charts

    Paul Gambaccini presents a three-part series celebrating 60 years of British charts

    BBC Radio 2

  35. Grimm Thoughts

    Marina Warner explores the the Grimm brothers' stories from a new angle

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  36. The Value of Culture

    Melvyn Bragg explores the history of the idea of culture, and its value today.

    BBC Radio 4

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  37. David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul

    David Suchet undertakes an epic journey inspired by the travels of Paul the Apostle.

    BBC One

  38. Belle de Jour's History of Anon

    Brooke Magnanti, author of the Belle de Jour blog, explores anonymity through the ages

    BBC Radio 4

  39. Queen Victoria's Children

    Series exploring the reign of Queen Victoria through her personal relationships.

    BBC Two

  40. Wales in a Year

    Series charting a year in the lives of eight Welsh families.

    BBC One Wales

  41. Wolfland

    Documentary series looking at our fear and fascination of the Wolf in Ireland's history.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  42. Carved with Love: The Genius of British Woodwork

    Series looking at the British genius for woodwork over the centuries

    BBC Four

  43. Lost Kingdoms of South America

    Dr Jago Cooper reveals the history of some of South America's ancient civilisations

    BBC Four

  44. Tankies: Tank Heroes of World War II

    The story of the men who fought in tanks during World War II.

    BBC Two

  45. Speed Dreams: The Fastest Place on Earth

    British amateur engineers and racers travel to Utah to grab a land speed record.

    BBC Two

  46. The Polar Bear Family and Me

    Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons.

    BBC Two

  47. Heroes or Zeroes: Rock Icons Dismantled

    Mark Radcliffe asks whether musical icons are worthy of their status.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  48. Inside the Aid Industry

    Edward Stourton reports on the impact and effectiveness of international aid

    BBC Radio 4

  49. The Listening Project

    BBC Radio captures the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today

    BBC Radio Ulster

  50. Funny Business

    Revealing how top comedians can make a fortune from a wide range of comedy corporate gigs.

    BBC Two

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