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  1. Bee Gees: In Our Own Time

    Documentary following the story of the Bee Gees.

    BBC One

  2. A Conversation with Gregory Peck

    Documentary following the Hollywood star Gregory Peck on a tour of speaking engagements.

    BBC Two

  3.

    Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus!

    Henning Wehn explores the story of one of Monty Python's most bizarre adventures.

    BBC Radio 4

  4. Còisir Lunnainn @ 120

    A profile of London Gaelic Choir which celebrates its 120th anniversary this year.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  5.

    A History of the World Special

    The story of the portrait of a private soldier's sweetheart, painted for him in Auschwitz.

    BBC Radio 4

  6.

    Australian Rap

    Rapping out dreamtime stories: a new outlet for Australian Aboriginal youth

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7. The Mystery of Father Brown: Ann Widdecombe Investigates

    Ann Widdecombe goes on the trail of GK Chesterton's crime-solving priest Father Brown.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  8. Kington's Last Tapes

    Tony Staveacre's highlights of candid conversations days before Miles Kington died in 2008

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  9.

    The Chinese Nureyev

    Li Cunxin, Madame Mao's favourite dancer, tells Darcey Bussell about his amazing journey.

    BBC Radio 4

  10. The Great Gatsby Letters

    F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes for his new novel

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  11. The Comedy Genius of John Sullivan

    A tribute to John Sullivan, creator of Only Fools and Horses, Citizen Smith and many more.

    BBC One

  12. Tangled Up with Dylan: The Ballad of AJ Weberman

    Documentary chronicling the life, times and crimes of Bob Dylan obsessive AJ Weberman.

    BBC Four

  13.

    Going on the Gallopers

    A portrait of the life, popular art and remarkable engineering of Carters Steam Fair.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  14.

    Blowing in the Wind: Dylan's Spiritual Journey

    An exploration of the spiritual side of the music of Bob Dylan.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  15.

    Doing It In The Street

    Martin Reeve follows the fortunes of street theatre in Britain over 40 years.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. The Last Record Man - Clive Davis

    Paul Gambaccini tells the story of Clive Davis, who has enjoyed 50 years as a hitmaker.

    BBC Radio 2

  17. Burt Bacharach... This Is Now

    Profile of the writer whose classic songs continue to influence modern music.

    BBC Four

  18.

    In for the Kill

    Mike Phillips investigates the coming of age of black British crime fiction.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  19.

    Fela Kuti Comes Home

    The story of Nigerian musician and political revolutionary, Fela Kuti.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  20. Edited Haylights

    Phil Rickman looks back over the literary highlights of the 2011 Hay Literary Festival.

    BBC Radio Wales

  21. Cannes 2011

    Tom Brook looks back at some of the highlights of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.

    BBC News

  22. Development Hell

    Richard E Grant explores the reasons behind films getting stuck in Development Hell.

    BBC Radio 2

  23. Welly Telly: The Countryside on Television

    A look at television's changing relationship, and recent obsession, with the countryside.

    BBC Four

  24. Annie Nightingale: Bird on the Wireless

    Profile of long-serving and eclectic Radio 1 broadcaster, Annie Nightingale.

    BBC Four

  25. Unbuilding Detroit

    An exploration of the way abandoned architecture is being re-imagined as art in Detroit.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  26. Blogging against Bribery

    Harnessing the power of the internet to fight corruption in India.

    BBC Radio 4

  27. Foo Fighters: Back and Forth

    Full length documentary that explores the 16 year history of the Foo Fighters.

    BBC Two

  28. Born to Be Wild

    Johnnie Walker tells the story of the music behind Easy Rider.

    BBC Radio 2

  29. David Nash - Slatetown Sculptor

    A look at the role Wales has played in sculptor David Nash's work and success.

    BBC Two Wales

  30.

    James Joyce - Blind Date With Bloomsday

    A literary landmark and it's effect on a city. How Dublin has embraced Ulysses.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  31. The Santana Story: Angels and Demons

    Guitarist and songwriter Carlos Santana reveals his turbulent life story.

    BBC Four

  32. The Day of the Jackal

    Patrick Humphries revisits 'The Day of the Jackal' and its impact.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  33. This Is Not Magritte

    Richard Strange explores the bizarre world of bowler-hatted Surrealist artist, Magritte.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. Return to Joujouka

    Neil McCarthy follows the trail of Brian Jones in search of world music's first stars.

    BBC Radio 4

  35.

    Dr Seuss and the Butter Battles

    The surprising political legacy of the much-loved children's author, Dr Seuss.

    BBC Radio 4

  36. Vampires V Zombies!

    Natalie Haynes investigates our contemporary obsession with vampires and zombies.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  37. Auntie's Northern Soul

    Tess Daly takes a look at some of the programmes made at the BBC's Manchester studios.

    BBC One

  38. Treasures of Heaven

    Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the ancient Christian practice of preserving holy relics.

    BBC Four

  39.

    The Dali Christ

    The Dali Christ is Scotland's favourite painting. Louise Welsh finds out why.

    BBC Radio 4

  40.

    Does Happiness Write White?

    Why do writers find happiness such a difficult emotion to capture on the page?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  41. Alasdair an Canaigh - Bliadhna nan Eilean

    The Isle of Canna celebrates its association with poet Alasdair MacMhaighstir Alasdair.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  42. Teenage Kicks: The Search for Sophistication

    Documentary about the luxury items teenagers thought would make them sophisticated.

    BBC Four

  43. Dance! The Most Incredible Thing about Contemporary Dance

    Documentary in which Charles Hazlewood explores the genre of contemporary dance.

    BBC Four

  44. The Real Mr Khan

    Adil Ray on whether real community leaders are anything like his comedy character Mr Khan

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  45. Fear Beag a' Chridhe Mhoir

    A programme from the series which explored the manuscripts of folklorist Calum MacLean.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  46. Supermarket Symphony

    A musical feature revealing the hidden beauty found in supermarkets over a day.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47.

    A Hundred Years of Mervyn Peake

    Life of Gormenghast author Mervyn Peake, on the centenary of his birth, by his children.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. The Perfect Suit

    Alastair Sooke presents a witty exploration of the evolution of the gentleman's suit.

    BBC Four

  49. Merce Cunningham: A Lifetime of Dance

    Portrait of the late genius of American contemporary dance, Merce Cunningham.

    BBC Four

  50. NY Export: Opus Jazz

    Film adaptation of Jerome Robbins's ballet about the lives of disaffected urban youth.

    BBC Four

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