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  1. The Three Stooges

    Biopic of the legendary American comedy trio.

    BBC Two

  2. Mrs Brown

    A grieving Queen Victoria finds herself drawn to an unconventional Highlander.

    BBC Four

  3. Joan of Arc

    Biographical drama about the 15th-century French heroine.

    BBC Two

  4. They Flew Alone

    Anna Neagle stars as Amy Johnson, the 1930s pilot who broke numerous records.

    BBC Two

  5. Boys Don't Cry

    Drama based on a true story about a teenage girl from who reinvents herself as a man.

    BBC Two

  6. Gandhi

    The celebrated blockbuster recounting the life of Mohandas K Gandhi.

    BBC Two

  7. The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

    Musical biography of the popular dance duo of the early 20th century.

    BBC Two

  8. Agatha Christie: a Life in Pictures

    Drama telling the remarkable true story of Agatha Christie, the queen of crime.

    BBC Four

  9. Love is the Devil

    Francis Bacon's tragic love affair with small-time criminal George Dyer.

    BBC Two

  10. This Is Elvis

    A combination of documentary footage and reconstruction traces the life of Elvis Presley.

    BBC Two

  11. Alexander the Great

    Historical saga telling the story of the ancient Greek general who conquered the world.

    BBC Two

  12. Pinero

    The story of Miguel Pinero, playwright and figure of the 1970s New York art scene.

    BBC Two

  13. Pollock

    Biography about the successes and inner demons of the American artist Jackson Pollock.

    BBC Two

  14. James Dean

    Biographical feature on the influential cinema icon.

    BBC Two

  15. Lust for Life

    Adaptation of Irving Stone's biography of the tormented Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh.

    BBC Two

  16. The Rookie

    A school baseball coach (Dennis Quaid) tries out as a pitcher for a professional team.

    BBC Two

  17. The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

    Film about Peter Sellers's rise from radio star to one of the world's top comic actors.

    BBC Two

  18. Isn't She Great

    Biopic of actress Jacqueline Susann (Bette Midler), who wrote Valley of the Dolls.

    BBC Two

  19. Shadow of the Vampire

    While filming a horror in the 1920s the director (John Malkovich) is hiding a dark secret.

    BBC Two

  20. Daphne

    Drama charting the story of Daphne du Maurier's unrequited passion.

    BBC Two

  21. Frida

    Biopic of the bold and controversial life of artist Frida Kahlo.

    BBC Two

  22. The Double Life of Saki

    Drama-documentary which explores the life and work of the writer Hector Hugh Munro.

    BBC Four

  23. Shine

    Moving true story of a talented musician's triumph over adversity.

    BBC One

  24. Take Me Home: The John Denver Story

    Biopic of singer John Denver, chronicling his personal traumas and his country music.

    BBC One

  25. A Date with Darkness

    Fact-based thriller about the crimes and apprehension of Max Factor heir Andrew Luster.

    BBC One

  26. Hunt for Justice

    The story of UN prosecutor Louise Arbour's efforts to bring Slobodan Milosevic to justice.

    BBC One

  27. Man on the Moon

    Biopic of controversial comedian and star of Taxi and Saturday Night Live, Andy Kaufman.

    BBC Three

  28. Veronica Guerin

    Drama based on the true events of an Irish journalist's pursuit of Dublin's crime lords.

    BBC One

  29. Maxwell

    Drama telling the final stages of media tycoon Robert Maxwell's life.

    BBC Four

  30. The Double Life of Saki

    Drama-documentary which explores the life and work of the writer Hector Hugh Munro.

    BBC Four

  31. Martyn Wade - Goodnight to Flamboro'

    The tragic short life of prolific composer William Baines, who died aged just 23.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  32. Blue Veils and Golden Sands by Martyn Wade

    The story of pioneering BBC Radiophonic Workshop music composer Delia Derbyshire.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  33. The Northern Irish Man in CS Lewis

    The much-loved writer's fascinating childhood and how it inspired tales of Narnia.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. Footlight Fairies

    19th century reformer Millicent Fawcett campaigned to remove children from the stage

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  35. Miss Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Music Hall

    Costume drama inspired by the life and loves of East End music hall legend Marie Lloyd.

    BBC Four

  36. Charles Chilton - The Cockney

    4 Extra Debut. A musical account of the lifestyle of a famous London character.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  37. A Madman of Convenience by Terry James

    1823. The true story of a young surgeon committed to Bedlam - but was he mad or guilty?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38. Stuart: A Life Backwards

    Adaptation of Alexander Masters' memoir of homeless alcoholic Stuart Shorter.

    BBC Two

  39. Young Coleridge

    16th September 1803. The poet reflects on his personal and professional setbacks.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  40. Finding Neverland

    Fact-based drama about events that inspired JM Barrie (Johnny Depp) to write Peter Pan.

    BBC Two

  41. The Curse of Steptoe

    Drama telling the story of life behind the scenes of long-running sitcom Steptoe and Son.

    BBC Four

  42. Hughie Green, Most Sincerely

    Drama about the secret life of Opportunity Knocks presenter Hughie Green.

    BBC Four

  43. Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me

    Drama about Frankie Howerd's relationship with his manager and partner, Dennis Heymer.

    BBC Four

  44. The Aviator

    Drama charting the life of eccentric film director Howard Hughes.

    BBC Two

  45. Mike Walker - The Sound of Fury

    The life and times of rock 'n' roll singer, Billy Fury, Britain's answer to Elvis Presley

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  46. With A Little Help From My Friends

    The story of Brian Epstein during his hectic, turbulent years of managing The Beatles.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47. Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story

    Drama about campaigner Mary Whitehouse's mission to clean up British television.

    BBC Two

  48. Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley

    Young Margaret wants nothing more than to be an MP, but may be too much of a rebel.

    BBC Four

  49. The First of the Few

    The true story of visionary Spitfire designer RJ Mitchell and test pilot Geoffrey Crisp.

    BBC Two

  50. Martyn Wade - Gondal

    Paralleling Emily Bronte's life at Haworth by reconstructing her fantasy world.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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