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  1. Rip Off Britain

    The Rip Off Britain team is ready to tackle the issues you feel affect you the most.

    BBC One

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  2. The Herschel Space Telescope

    Following the team who are working on the biggest telescope ever sent to space

    BBC Radio 4

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  3. Aping Evolution

    Prof Steve Jones takes a sceptical look at the new science of evolutionary psychology

    BBC Radio 4

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  4. The Entrepreneur's Wound

    Top business people discuss the effect that their traumatic childhood had on them.

    BBC Radio 4

  5. Witness History

    The story of our times, told by the people who were there

    BBC World Service

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  6. Parting Shots

    Matthew Parris marks the passing of the valedictory despatch from British ambassadors

    BBC Radio 4

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  7. Life

    A look at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive.

    BBC One

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  8. Brighton: The Bomb That Changed Politics

    Michael Dobbs explores the political legacy of the Brighton hotel bombing.

    BBC Radio 4

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    In the Footsteps of Blair Mayne

    Eddie Irvine walks in the footsteps of his hero, World War Two legend Blair Mayne.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  10. Morecambe: Chill Winds on the Bay

    Following 12 months in the life of the seaside town of Morecambe

    BBC Radio 4

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  11. An Solas Buan (Lighthouses of Scotland)

    A series looking at Scotland's lighthouses

    BBC ALBA

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  12. Passing The Hat

    Jolyon Jenkins tries to learn the tricks of street magic.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Youssou N'Dour at 50: Africa's Greatest Star

    Robin Denselow profiles musician Youssou N'Dour as he reaches his 50th birthday.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  14. Party Political Broadcasts - Plaid Cymru

    Party political broadcasts by Plaid Cymru.

    BBC One Wales

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  15. Simpson in Afghanistan

    John Simpson reports from Afghanistan and asks how things have gone wrong.

    BBC Radio 4

  16. Iconoclasts

    Edward Stourton chairs a discussion series in which guests set out their strong views

    BBC Radio 4

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  17. A Short History of Ireland

    A series exploring Ireland’s rich and turbulent history.

    BBC Radio Ulster

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  18. Caribbean Food Made Easy

    Caribbean cookery series with Levi Roots.

    BBC Two

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  19. Doctor Who Greatest Moments

    Series reliving action from the legendary sci-fi show, featuring exclusive interviews

    BBC Three

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  20. Peston and the Money Men

    Robert Peston talks to four key individuals about the global financial meltdown

    BBC Radio 4

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  21. Meeting Myself Coming Back

    High-profile figures, in conversation with John Wilson, replay their own sound archive

    BBC Radio 4

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  22. No Triumph, No Tragedy

    Peter White talks to disabled people who have achieved outstanding success in their field

    BBC Radio 4

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  23. Secrets of the Super Old

    How the oldest people on the planet are helping scientists to unlock the secrets of ageing

    BBC Radio 4

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    The Naming of Genes

    Sue Broom cracks the code of the cryptic names that are given to genes by scientists.

    BBC Radio 4

  25. The Tribes of Science

    Peter Curran visits members of the many and varied disciplines of science

    BBC Radio 4

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  26. Last Chance for Africa's Elephants?

    How can science can stop an upsurge in the slaughter of African elephants for their ivory?

    BBC Radio 4

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    Biomimicry: Inspired by Nature

    Scientist and broadcaster Prof Trevor Cox explores a new wave of biomimicry.

    BBC Radio 4

  28. Joan Armatrading's Favourite Guitarists

    Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading talks to leading guitarists about their music

    BBC Radio 4

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  29. The Call

    Dominic Arkwright talks to people who have made or received life-changing phone calls.

    BBC Radio 4

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  30. MI6: A Century in the Shadows

    Gordon Corera looks inside Britain's Secret Intelligence Service

    BBC Radio 4

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  31. The Chambers

    Following the barristers, clerks and staff of one of London's leading law chambers

    BBC Radio 4

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  32. Give Me the MoonLITE

    Richard Hollingham examines British plans for a moon mission.

    BBC Radio 4

  33. Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey

    Rick Stein explores the Far East's diverse food cultures

    BBC Two

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  34. Sgeulachd Beatha

    Dachaigh pod-chraolaidhean sgeulachdan phearsanta air BBC Radio nan Gàidheal.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

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  35. The Mystery of the Marine Strandings

    Sue Broom investigates why 26 dolphins were stranded and died in Falmouth Harbour in 2008.

    BBC Radio 4

  36. Iran: A Revolutionary State

    John Tusa chronicles the making of modern Iran

    BBC Radio 4

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  37. Moats, Mortgages and Mayhem

    Nick Robinson reflects on the reporting of the MPs' expenses scandal and its repercussions

    BBC Radio 4

  38. The Greening of the Deserts

    Ayisha Yahya explores warnings that some deserts could turn greener in the future

    BBC Radio 4

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  39. James and the Giant Tree

    Professional tree climber James Aldred climbs one of Britain's tallest trees.

    BBC Radio 4

  40. The Ian Blair Years

    Danny Shaw tells the story of Sir Ian Blair's tenure as Metropolitan Police Commissioner

    BBC Radio 4

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  41. Inside the Virtual Anthill: Open Source Means Business

    Gerry Northam goes behind the scenes to investigate 'open source' computer software.

    BBC Radio 4

  42. Crimewatch Live

    Crimewatch hits the streets of Britain to appeal for help with unsolved cases.

    BBC One

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  43. Americana

    An insider's guide to the stories and people shaping the USA today.

    BBC Radio 4

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  44. Hunting Haydn's Head

    Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  45. Deadly 60

    Award-winning adventurer Steve Backshall tracks down the world’s deadliest wildlife.

    CBBC

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  46. The Deighton File

    Novelist Len Deighton talks to Patrick Humphries about his life and writing career.

    BBC Radio 4

  47. Hearts and Minds

    Nick Fraser considers the role of intellectuals in relation to world events and conflicts

    BBC Radio 4

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  48. The Hidden Henry

    Five academics present portraits of unknown, intimate and surprising aspects of Henry VIII

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  49. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - The Art of Backing Vocals

    Nick Barraclough celebrates the unsung singers.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    World Heritage: Curse or Blessing?

    Emily Maitlis asks if the UN's heritage police is a force for good or ill.

    BBC Radio 4

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