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  1. Trollope on Austen

    Novelist Joanna Trollope explores the work of her favourite author, Jane Austen.

    BBC Radio 4

  2. Document

    Historical investigation programme, taking a document as a starting point

    BBC Radio 4

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  3. Creative Genius

    Ian Peacock unravels the myth, science and psychology behind creativity.

    BBC Radio 4

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  4. A Picture of Birmingham, by Benjamin Zephaniah

    Benjamin Zephaniah revisits his home town, Birmingham, on a mission to compose a new poem.

    BBC One

  5. Springwatch

    The season bursts into life with daily wildlife dramas all across the UK.

    BBC Two

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  6. Inside the Ethics Committee

    Joan Bakewell and a panel of experts wrestle with the ethics of a real-life medical case.

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  7. Coming Home

    What the end of the Second World War meant to people in Britain and across the world.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  8. Doctor Who Confidential

    A look behind the scenes of the famous sci-fi show

    BBC Three

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  9. Doctor Who: A New Dimension

    The 2005 revival of Doctor Who, as told by cast interviews and behind the scenes footage.

    BBC One

  10. Countryfile

    The people, places and stories making news in the British countryside

    BBC One

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  11. Escape to the Country

    A series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country

    BBC One

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  12. In Einstein's Shadow

    Dr Brian Cox explores the consequences of physics' annus mirabilis - 1905.

    BBC Radio 4

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  13. The Curious House Guest

    Architectural historian and journalist Jeremy Musson visits historic private houses.

    BBC Two

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  14. Tribe (2005)

    Documentary series from 2005 looking at the lives of indigenous communities.

    BBC Two

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  15. UK Confidential

    Martha Kearney and guests reveal the truth behind previously secret government files

    BBC Radio 4

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  16. Excess Baggage

    Travel magazine, featuring travellers' tales, experiences and anecdotes

    BBC Radio 4

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  17. Making History

    Popular history series where the past connects with the present.

    BBC Radio 4

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  18. Christopher Reeve: Keeping Hope in Motion

    Film following Christopher Reeve's fight to regain his ability to breathe on his own.

    BBC One

  19. The Power of Nightmares

    Adam Curtis explores the rise of the "politics of fear".

    BBC Two

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  20. The Moors Murder Code

    Did murderer Ian Brady use a secret code to hide a school-boy victim's body?

    BBC Two

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    Brighton Bomb

    First-hand account of the 1984 bombing of the Conservative Party Conference in Brighton.

    BBC One

  22. The Flying Gardener

    Chris Beardshaw takes to the skies for a bird's-eye perspective on inspirational gardens

    BBC Two

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  23. Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus

    Jim White takes a road trip into the heart of the poor white American South. (2004)

    BBC

  24. Test Tubes and Tantrums

    William Hartson examines some of the great arguments in the history of science.

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  25. The People's D-Day

    Libby Purves follows the way Britain prepared for the assault on Normandy in June 1944.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  26. Loose Ends

    Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy

    BBC Radio 4

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  27. The Film Programme

    The latest releases, the hottest stars and the leading directors, plus news and insights

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  28. From Dunkirk to D-Day

    Charles Wheeler recalls the epic of strategic success that made victory possible.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  29. Night Waves

    Radio 3’s flagship arts programme until 2013. Over 350 editions available in the archive.

    BBC Radio 3

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  30. Vivienne Westwood Talks to Kirsty Wark

    Kirsty Wark interviews fashion icon Vivienne Westwood.

    BBC Four

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    Roy Lichtenstein: Pop Idol

    Roy Lichtenstein revolutionised art with his cartoon images of American culture. (2004)

    BBC

  32. Private Life of a Masterpiece

    Series looking at great works of art

    BBC Two

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  33. Mind Changers

    Series exploring the development of the science of psychology during the 20th century

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  34. Louis Theroux

    Documentary films presented by Louis Theroux.

    BBC Two

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  35. Rossetti - Sex, Drugs and Oil Paint

    Andrew Graham-Dixon considers the work of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. (2003)

    BBC

  36. Looking for Victoria

    Drama-documentary on the life of Queen Victoria, presented by and starring Prunella Scales

    BBC One

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  37. imagine...

    Arts series edited and presented by Alan Yentob.

    BBC One

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  38. Taking Note

    Familiar pieces of classical music re-examined.

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  39. Timeshift

    Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history.

    BBC Four

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  40. Leonardo

    Semi-dramatised documentary on the life and works of Leonardo Da Vinci.

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  41. Discovery of England

    Jonathan Bate explores how Elizabethan culture has shaped our image of England.

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  42. Elizabethan Subjects

    Dr Justin Champion examines the life and times of Elizabeth I's more unusual subjects.

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  43. Open Book

    Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books

    BBC Radio 4

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  44. Living Famously

    Documentary series looking at the lives of enduring icons

    BBC Two

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  45. The Roman Way

    The Roman Way explores aspects of everyday life in the Roman Empire, two millennia ago.

    BBC Radio 4

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  46. David Attenborough: A Life on Air

    Profiling the television career of David Attenborough, from executive to explorer.

    BBC Four

  47. The Life of Mammals

    David Attenborough looks at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.

    BBC One

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  48. 50 Places To See Before You Die

    The top 50 must-see places in the world, as voted for by the public. (2002)

    BBC

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    The Cuban Missile Crisis: As Seen From Moscow and Havana

    Allan Little pieces together the "untold" side of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

    BBC Radio 4

  50. Top Gear

    The team push their cars and themselves to the limits in the world’s biggest motoring show

    BBC One

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