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  1. Piccadilly

    A story of five men, who experienced double diaspora, from India to Africa to Britain.

    BBC Radio 4

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  2. On Form

    Andrew McMillan explores why poetic forms are fashionable again.

    BBC Radio 4

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  3. Manchester Arena Bomb: Stories of Hope

    Katie Thistleton finds courage, hope and healing in survivors.

    BBC Sounds

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  4. Girl Stuck in Basketball Hoop

    Stand-up comedian Ian Smith investigates a strange occurrence in his home town of Goole.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Do Not Resuscitate

    Recalling her father’s DNR notice, Yasmeen Khan investigates clinical resuscitation.

    BBC Radio 4

  6. It Ain't Me You're Looking For: Bob Dylan at 80

    Marking his 80th birthday, a five-part series on Bob Dylan's life, music, and influence

    BBC Radio 4

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  7. Yorkshirecast

    Making what happens in Westminster relevant to people in the North.

    BBC Radio York

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  8. The Medieval Feminist

    Carys Eleri explores the work of Gwerful Mechain, a fierce and provocative medieval poet.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop and Power

    Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock confronts her experiences of racism for the first time.

    BBC Three

  10. A Life in Music

    Journalist Jude Rogers examines how fundamental music is at each stage of our lives.

    BBC Radio 4

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  11. Daft Punk Is Staying at My House, My House

    Combine Disneyland Paris, a 4-track demo and three guys from Glasgow. Et voila, Daft Punk!

    BBC Radio 4

  12. Dancing Nation

    A celebration of world-class dance featuring leading UK companies.

    BBC Arts

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  13. Parallel Lives

    New documentary series for BBC Radio 4

    BBC Radio 4

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  14. Questions Answered

    Stories of the people behind the calls at the heart of Any Questions and Any Answers.

    BBC Radio 4

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  15. The Aberystwyth Book Club

    A group of enthusiastic book club members review their latest read.

    BBC Radio Wales

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  16. Thinking In Colour

    Gary Younge explores stories of racial passing, through the prism of Nella Larsen's book.

    BBC Radio 4

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    One Night in March

    Anthony Grainger was shot dead by police. Why is his family still fighting for justice?

    BBC Radio 4

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    Life On Hold

    Personal stories from people fighting for access to mental health support during lockdown.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. Dawn Chorus

    A special live programme where we join Celtic broadcasters to hear the Dawn Chorus.

    BBC Radio Wales

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  20. Cyber Hack

    They steal billions: Cyber Hack investigates the cyber gangs accused of causing chaos

    BBC World Service

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  21. Scoff the Ball

    Tam Cowan discovers the people turning Scotland into a proud food nation.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  22. If You Don't Know

    The podcast with big chat, big facts and big laughs... Now you know.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

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  23. Atomic: How Dr Strangelove Exploded Pop Culture

    How did Stanley Kubrick and Welsh author Peter George change Cold War culture for ever?

    BBC Radio Wales

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    Dancers at Dawn

    Musician Martin Green explores the unlikely connections between Morris dancers and ravers.

    BBC Radio 4

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    After a Death

    Sarah O'Connell examines the ripple effects of the killing of Russell 'Barty' Brown.

    BBC Radio 4

  26. Dare to Repair

    Exploring how UK citizens have become the worst consumers in Europe of single-use goods.

    BBC Radio 4

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  27. The Past Returns to Gdańsk

    Michael Segalov traces his Jewish roots in Gdańsk and the politicisation of Poland's past.

    BBC Radio 4

  28. Radio 1's Relaxing ASMR

    Triggers to make you tingle

    BBC Radio 1

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  29. Radio 1's Deep Sleepscapes

    Drift off into a deep sleep with these natural soundscapes

    BBC Radio 1

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  30. Prison Break

    Former 'prison wife' Josie Bevan confronts the failings of the prison system.

    BBC Radio 4

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  31. Putin’s Third Act

    Max Seddon, Moscow Correspondent for the Financial Times, assesses Putin's grip on power.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Walking the Plank

    The Yorkshire town of Withernsea is dying on its feet. Can a new pier change its fortunes?

    BBC Radio 4

  33. Jennie's Fitness in 5

    Comedy exercise programme. Jennie Dale demonstrates a variety of aerobics exercises.

    CBBC

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  34. Poetry & I

    Poet Jay Bernard explores the power and potency of the letter I.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Peter Brook

    Glenda Jackson's exclusive interview with world famous theatre director Peter Brook.

    BBC Radio 4

  36.

    Able to Parent

    Wheelchair-user Emily Yates and her partner CJ decide whether they want to be parents.

    BBC Radio 4

  37.

    Read My Lips

    Join James Peak and Sharmistha Michaels at the Human Library - where the books talk back.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Recall of the Rock

    The poet Helen Mort imagines what mountains might remember of the women who climb them.

    BBC Radio 4

  39.

    The Duke of Edinburgh and Wales: A Tribute

    Felicity Evans pays tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh whose death has been announced.

    BBC Radio Wales

  40.

    When Nudes Are Stolen

    Former glamour model Jess Davies uncovers the hidden trade in nude photographs.

    BBC Three

  41. Life Changing

    Extraordinary stories of life's turning points.

    BBC Radio 4

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  42. Greetings from Scotland

    Archive and stories telling the amazing story of Destination Scotland.

    BBC Scotland

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  43. Cymru, Dad a Fi

    Cyfres yn dilyn taith tad a mab, Wayne a Connagh Howard (Love Island), o gwmpas rhai o ...

    S4C

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  44. Iran’s Secret Art Collection

    Alastair Sooke tells the story of Iran's billion pound collection of modern western art.

    BBC Radio 4

  45. Sort Your Life Out

    Stacey Solomon helps families transform their homes with a life-changing declutter.

    BBC One

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  46. The Northern Bank Job

    Belfast writer Glenn Patterson has unfinished business with the 2004 Northern Bank robbery

    BBC Radio 4

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  47. Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

    Surprisingly simple ways to boost your health and wellbeing - in one easy step.

    BBC Radio 4

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  48. In Ten Pictures

    A series of extraordinary lives, each unlocked by a just a handful of images.

    BBC Two

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  49. Scoff the Ball

    Tam Cowan eats and chats his way round Scotland.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  50. The Prime Minister at 300

    Sir Anthony Seldon examines how the role of Prime Minister has changed over 300 years.

    BBC Radio 4

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