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  1. City

    Series of documentaries focusing on inner city life throughout the UK.

    BBC Two

  2. Clive James

    Series of travel documentaries.

    BBC Two

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  3. Punk Britannia

    A brand new take on the most transformative force in British popular music history

    BBC Four

  4. Cities of Europe

    Life in different European cities.

    BBC

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  5. The Royal Year with Jennie Bond

    Jennie Bond looks back at the events that affected the Royal Family in the year 2002.

    BBC One

  6. Ours to Keep

    Series highlighting the efforts of individuals who defend historic buildings.

    BBC

  7. The Human Body

    Medical scientist Professor Robert Winston examines how the human body has evolved.

    BBC One

  8. Walking with Cavemen

    Professor Robert Winston uses special effects to illustrate the drama of human evolution.

    BBC One

  9. In Search of the Trojan War

    Michael Wood examines how far historical evidence matches with the tale of the Trojan War.

    BBC Two

  10. In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great

    Micheal Wood retraces the triumphal march of Alexander the Great across sixteen countries.

    BBC Two

  11. 50 Years of BBC Television News

    Commemorating 50 years of BBC TV News, with insight from key journalists from each decade.

    BBC Two

  12. How Art Made the World

    Nigel Spivey reveals how the images which surround us today come from the ancient world.

    BBC Two

  13. Egypt

    Six-part series uncovering Egypt's wonders.

    BBC One

  14. Supersense

    Documentary series which shows how animals perceive the world around them.

    BBC One

  15. The Tribal Eye

    David Attenborough explains the enormous growth of interest in tribal art.

    BBC Two

  16. Seven Wonders of the Industrial World

    Drama-documentary series focusing on the key achievements of the Industrial Revolution.

    BBC Two

  17. The Queen's Cavalry

    Documentary following the fortunes of the men of The Household Cavalry.

    BBC One

  18. Tales from the Palaces

    Documentary series giving an insight into some of the great palaces of the UK.

    BBC Four

  19. Blackbeard

    Drama documentary about Edward Teach, also known as the pirate Blackbeard.

    BBC One

  20. Ocean Odyssey

    Science documentary looking at the ocean abyss and its bizarre creatures.

    BBC One

  21. The Town That Never Retired

    Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford launch a bold experiment sending retirees back to work.

    BBC One

  22. The Gardeners of Eden

    The Eden project has become one of the country's largest horticultural attractions.

    BBC Two

  23. The Planners

    A documentary series about the planning process in the UK.

    BBC Two

  24. Treasures of Ancient Rome

    Alastair Sooke takes an in-depth look at the art of the Roman Empire.

    BBC Four

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  25. China on Four Wheels

    Anita Rani and Justin Rowlatt's epic road trips explore how cars are transforming China.

    BBC Two

  26. The People of Paradise

    David Attenborough discusses his journey through the South West Pacific.

    BBC

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  27. The Miracle of Bali

    David Attenborough narrates a series of documentaries about the culture of Bali.

    BBC

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  28. The Baby Bomb

    Series following first-time parents as they face the challenges of life with a new baby.

    BBC Three

  29. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Clarissa Dickson Wright reveals the origins and development of breakfast, lunch and dinner

    BBC Four

  30. Chivalry and Betrayal: The Hundred Years War

    Dr Janina Ramirez follows the momentous and nation-shaping war between England and France.

    BBC Four

  31. Order and Disorder

    Professor Jim Al-Khalili investigates the important concepts of energy and information.

    BBC Four

  32. Brazil with Michael Palin

    Michael Palin criss-crosses Brazil to find out what makes this vast country tick.

    BBC One

  33. The Wilderness Years

    Charting the history of the Labour Party.

    BBC Two

  34. The Dark Ages: An Age of Light

    Waldemar Januszczak looks at the Dark Ages in a new light.

    BBC Four

  35. Inside the Body Beautiful

    Explore the physiology and psychology of young people striving to alter their appearance.

    BBC Three

  36. Supersized Earth

    The spectacular story of how humans have changed the world in a single generation.

    BBC One

  37. Archaeology: A Secret History

    Dr Richard Miles seeks our ancient treasures and explores our relationship with the past.

    BBC Four

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  38. Goodnight Britain

    Sian Williams investigates the sleep problems plaguing Britain's worst sleepers.

    BBC One

  39. The Train Now Departing

    Series exploring the re-emergence of steam trains on railways across the UK.

    BBC

  40. Five Sculptors

    Patrick Hughes presents a series looking at the work of five eminent British sculptors.

    BBC

  41. Wild Arabia

    Extraordinary wildlife, landscapes and people - Arabia is a land of magic and surprise.

    BBC Two

  42. Degawdau Dewi Llwyd

    Dewi Llwyd yn edrych yn ôl ar ei yrfa - Dewi Llwyd looks back at his career.

  43. Artists' Notebooks

    Four-part series for schools looking at the life and work of four major artists.

    BBC

  44. Spitfire

    Two-part series looking at the development of the Spitfire and its role in WWII.

    BBC

  45. Penguins - Spy in the Huddle

    Using spycams, this programme captures the lives of penguins as never seen before.

    BBC One

  46. Heritage! The Battle for Britain's Past

    A vibrant three-part series exploring how heritage became a mass popular movement.

    BBC Four

  47. Hebrides - Islands on the Edge

    A privileged view into the lives of a cast of Hebridean animals, narrated by Ewan McGregor

    BBC Scotland

  48. Wild Cameramen at Work

    The amazing careers of five of the world's best nature cameramen, who call Scotland home.

    BBC Scotland

  49. Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero

    Bill meets wildlife in Borneo and Indonesia to tell the story of Darwin's rival Wallace.

    BBC Two

  50. Great Bear Stakeout

    In Alaska an expert team of film-makers follow the astonishing lives of grizzly bears.

    BBC One

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