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  1. Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley

    Lucy Worsley tells the story of the dynasty that ruled Russia for over three centuries.

    BBC Four

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  2. Victorian Bakers

    Four bakers leave their businesses behind to bake their way through the Victorian era.

    BBC Two

  3. Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher

    Joann Fletcher explains how Ancient Egypt's extraordinary story fits together.

    BBC Two

  4. The Ever Widening War

    Professor Christopher Clark presents a documentary series on the First World War.

    BBC Radio 4

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  5. The Story of China

    Michael Wood embarks on a historical adventure to explore China's distinctive character.

    BBC Two

  6. Back in Time for the Weekend

    A family discovers the transformation of British leisure time since 1950.

    BBC Two

  7. Verdun - The Sacred Wound

    David Reynolds presents a two-part documentary about the battle of Verdun

    BBC Radio 4

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  8. The Real Henry James

    The great writer is revealed through his letters and memoirs. Read by Henry Goodman.

    BBC Radio 4

  9. Museum of Lost Objects

    Tracing the histories of antiquities and landmarks that have been destroyed or looted.

    BBC Radio 4

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  10. Moral Notes

    Simon Brett explores the relationship between Victorians and popular song

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  11. Easter Rising - Ar-a-mach na Càisge

    Series looking at the 1916 Easter Rising, which changed the course of Irish history.

    BBC ALBA

  12. Scotland: The Promised Land

    Series exploring Scotland's social and political changes in the years following WWI.

    BBC Scotland

  13. The Easter Rising 1916

    Heather Jones explores the armed struggle that changed Irish and British history forever.

    BBC Radio 4

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  14. Pasg 1916

    Lyn Ebenezer sy'n cymryd golwg unigryw ar ddigwyddiadau Gwrthryfel y Pasg yn Iwerddon.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  15. 1966 General Election

    The BBC's 1966 election night programme, presented by Cliff Michelmore.

    BBC Parliament

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  16. Europe: Them or Us

    Nick Robinson explores the troubled history of the UK's relationship with Europe.

    BBC Two

  17. The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain

    The Hairy Bikers unearth years of fascinating history hidden in Britain's boozers.

    BBC Two

  18. Lorgan M' Òige

    A series of personal memories

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  19. Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire without Limit

    Mary Beard takes in the mythology, history and archaeology of the ancient world.

    BBC Two

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  20. The Anglo-Irish Century

    Historian Diarmaid Ferriter looks back at a century of Anglo-Irish relations.

    BBC Radio 4

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  21. Voices 16

    A unique northern perspective to the Easter Rebellion in Dublin 100 years ago.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  22. Mnathan Fuadaichte na h-Èireann/Banished Women

    Documentary series exploring the historical importance of Irish convict women

    BBC ALBA

  23. Burma's Secret Jungle War with Joe Simpson

    Joe Simpson travels to Myanmar to retrace the steps of his father who fought there in WWII

    BBC Two

  24. England: Made in the Middle

    Historian Helen Castor examines the role of the Midlands in the creation of England.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  25. Living in '66

    A series of programmes looking back to 1966

    BBC One

  26. Taisgte

    Taghadh Choinnich MhicIllEathain à Museum is Tasglann nan Eilean ùr an Caisteal Leòdhais.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  27. World War One Remembered: The Battle of Jutland

    Coverage of commemorations marking a century since the Battle of Jutland,

    BBC One

  28. Weston's Band of Brothers

    Simon Weston uncovers the 38th (Welsh) Division's role in the Battle of Mametz

    BBC Radio Wales

  29. Y Lôn i Mametz

    Hanes y fyddin Gymreig o 1914 i 1916 drwy lygaid Capten Dafydd Jones o Lanio, Ceredigion.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  30. The Hairy Builder

    Dave Myers joins a construction firm restoring buildings that have made Britain great.

    BBC Two

  31. Farewell Doctor Finlay

    Dr Margaret McCartney and leading medical historians tell the story of general practice.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  32. Pioneers and Presidents

    Series recounting the saga of the emigration of the Scots-Irish to the United States

    BBC Radio Ulster

  33. Full Steam Ahead

    Historians Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn explore the golden age of steam.

    BBC Two

  34. The Somme 1916 - From Both Sides of the Wire

    Historian Peter Barton explores the events of the Battle of the Somme.

    BBC Two

  35. Masters of the Pacific Coast: The Tribes of the American Northwest

    Dr Jago Cooper explores the extraordinary and resilient culture of the American Northwest.

    BBC Four

  36. The 80s with Dominic Sandbrook

    Dominic Sandbrook takes a fresh look at a dynamic decade.

    BBC Two

  37. The Scots Tongue

    Series exploring the history of the Scottish language, written and presented by Billy Kay.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  38. Clann-nighean Ostail Phort Rìgh

    Cuimhneachain chlann-nighean a bh' ann an Ostail Margaret Carnegie am Port Rìgh.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  39. Balaich Ostail Phort Rìgh

    Cuimhneachain nam balach a bh' ann an Ostail Eilginn am Port Rìgh.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  40. Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank

    Dan Cruickshank explores some of the most intriguing stories from Ancient Egypt

    BBC Two

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  41. Far-ainmean

    Ailean Caimbeul a' siubhal tro na h-eileanan an tòir air far-ainmean.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  42. Dualchas a' Chaisteil/The Castle

    Six-part documentary series following the transformation of towering Lews Castle

    BBC ALBA

  43. The Envy of the World

    Humphrey Carpenter charts the history of the Third Programme and Radio 3

    BBC Radio 3

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  44. Railways: The Making of a Nation

    Liz McIvor explores how Britain's expanding rail network sparked a social revolution.

    BBC One

  45. Shaping the Coast

    Documentary series telling the remarkable story of the iconic Antrim Coast Road.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  46. The Victorian Slum

    A group of 21st-century people move into a Victorian tenement.

    BBC Two

  47. The Robber Barons

    Historian Adam Smith tells the stories of the giants of 19th Century American business.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  48. Black and British: A Forgotten History

    A look at the relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.

    BBC Two

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  49. JFK - Na Làithean Mora/JFK - 7 Days That Made a President

    Two-part documentary telling the story of JFK through seven key dates in his life

    BBC ALBA

  50. Back in Time for Brixton

    A family experiences what life was like for the first Caribbean immigrants to Britain.

    BBC Two

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