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  1. The Genius of Bert Jansch: Folk, Blues and Beyond

    Interviews, archive footage and performances celebrating the songs of Bert Jansch.

    BBC Four

  2. Neil Sedaka: King of Song

    Documentary portrait telling the story of singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka's life and career.

    BBC Four

  3. BB King: The Life of Riley

    How an orphaned young man came to carry the title of king of the blues.

    BBC Four

  4. The Man Who Fought the Planners: The Story of Ian Nairn

    Profile of critic Ian Nairn, who attacked the destruction of Britain by post-war planners.

    BBC Four

  5. Darcey Bussell: A Ballerina's Life

    Prima ballerina Darcey Bussell recalls her performing career from its earliest days.

    BBC

  6. Darcey's Ballerina Heroines

    Prima ballerina Darcey Bussell explores the fascinating evolution of the ballerina.

    BBC Two

  7. Photographing Africa

    Harry Hook uses his images to tell a personal story as he visits remote tribal groups.

    BBC Four

  8. Helmut by June

    Portrait of revolutionary fashion photographer Helmut Newton by his wife June.

    BBC Four

  9. Oh Do Shut Up Dear! Mary Beard on the Public Voice of Women

    Mary Beard on how women have been silenced throughout the history of Western culture.

    BBC Four

  10. Stanley Spencer: The Colours of the Clyde

    Artist Stanley Spencer and one of his finest achievements, Shipbuilding on the Clyde.

    BBC Two Scotland

  11. Martin Amis's England

    Amis, a fierce critic of contemporary society, examines his experience of Englishness.

    BBC Four

  12. The Poet who Loved the War: Ivor Gurney

    Film which tells the story of the First World War soldier-poet who broke all the rules.

    BBC Four

  13. Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns

    The literature that inspired Michael Palin and Terry Jones's Ripping Yarns TV series.

    BBC Four

  14. Norman McLaren: Boogie Doodler

    The story of Scottish film-making pioneer Norman McLaren.

    BBC Two Scotland

  15. The People's Portrait

    Fiona Bruce follows war hero Simon Weston as his portrait is painted by Nicky Philipps.

    BBC One

  16. Messiah at the Foundling Hospital

    Revealing the story of how Handel's Messiah helped save London's Foundling Hospital.

    BBC Two

  17. Deconstructing Dylan

    Writer and broadcaster Charles Williams goes in search of the real Dylan Thomas.

    BBC Radio Wales

  18. The French Revolution: Tearing up History

    Dr Richard Clay retells the history of the French Revolution through the story of its art.

    BBC Four

  19. Creating the Kelpies

    A look at Glaswegian sculptor Andy Scott as he works on the biggest project of his life.

    BBC Two Scotland

  20. Billy Joel: The Bridge to Russia

    Film documenting Billy Joel's groundbreaking tour of the Soviet Union in 1987.

    BBC Four

  21. Alan Bennett at 80: Hytner Meets Bennett

    Sir Nicholas Hytner interviews playwright Alan Bennett on the eve of his 80th birthday.

    BBC Four

  22. Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

    Film about singer Nat King Cole using his journals and interviews with family and friends.

    BBC Four

  23. A Writer's Journey from There to Here

    An insight into the life and work of British television dramatist Peter Bowker.

    BBC Four

  24. Jazz Legends in Their Own Words

    With Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson and Dizzy Gillespie.

    BBC Four

  25. Bringing Art to Wales: The Davies Sisters

    How two sisters from Wales created one of 20th-century Britain's great art collections.

    BBC Two Wales

  26. The Mysterious Mr Webster: BBC Arts at the Globe

    Revealing the mysterious man who many consider Shakespeare's greatest rival.

    BBC Two

  27.

    Burrell's Bequest

    Alvin Hall explores the controversial decision allowing the Burrell Collection to tour.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  28. John Ogdon: Living with Genius

    Profile of Britain's greatest ever classical pianist, John Ogdon.

    BBC Four

  29. The Town That Loves Books: BBC Arts at Hay

    In the book-loving town of Hay, Martha Kearney looks at how the way we read is changing.

    BBC Four

  30. You've Got a Friend: The Carole King Story

    Profile of the acclaimed singer-songwriter Carole King.

    BBC Four

  31. The Story of a Child Prodigy: I am Not a Rock Star

    Documentary following the daily life of a twelve-year-old child prodigy pianist.

    BBC Four

  32. Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story

    Profile of soul singer Roberta Flack, who charted an atypical path to fame in the 1970s.

    BBC Four

  33. The Summer Exhibition: BBC Arts at the Royal Academy

    A look behind the scenes at the Royal Academy in the run-up to the Summer Exhibition.

    BBC Two

  34. Zulus, Dad and Me

    Movie critic Gary Slaymaker looks at the continuing popularity of the film Zulu.

    BBC Radio Wales

  35. Glyndebourne: The Untold History

    Documentary looking at the world of opera house Glyndebourne in its 80th anniversary year.

    BBC Four

  36. Tales from the Royal Wardrobe with Lucy Worsley

    Dr Lucy Worsley explores the royal wardrobes of our monarchs over the last 400 years.

    BBC Four

  37. Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned

    The story of ten records from the 1930s to the present that have been banned by the BBC.

    BBC Four

  38. The Joy of the Guitar Riff

    Film tracing the ebb and flow of the guitar riff - the DNA of rock 'n' roll.

    BBC Four

  39. Scotland's Art Revolution: The Maverick Generation

    A look at one of the most ambitious celebrations of contemporary art staged in Scotland.

    BBC Four

  40. Rich Hall's California Stars

    Rich Hall takes the viewer on a skewed but keenly eyed journey to the Land of Dreams.

    BBC Four

  41. Our Planet from the Air: Home

    Using stunning aerial footage, this film reveals the beauty and fragility of our planet.

    BBC Four

  42. Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend

    Film about one of the most exciting underground British club movements of the 70s.

    BBC Four

  43. A Hundred Million Musicians: China's Classical Challenge

    Documentary about the huge growth in popularity of western classical music in China.

    BBC Four

  44. Elvis: That's Alright Mama 60 Years On

    A musical tribute to Elvis, 60 years after he recorded his first single That's All Right.

    BBC Four

  45. Play it Loud: The Story of the Marshall Amp

    The history of the iconic black box that has come to define the sound of rock.

    BBC Four

  46. Eisteddfod

    Highlights of the 2014 National Eisteddfod of Wales in Llanelli, with poet Ifor ap Glyn.

    BBC Four

  47. The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill

    Exploring Kate Bush's career and music through the testimony of collaborators and fans.

    BBC Four

  48. Blondie's New York... and the Making of Parallel Lines

    The story of Blondie's album Parallel Lines, which captured the spirit of 70s New York.

    BBC Four

  49. Al Murray's Great British War Movies

    Comedian Al Murray takes a fresh look at some of the best war movies ever made.

    BBC Four

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    The Poet Librettists

    Michael Symmons Roberts explores why so many poets choose to become opera librettists.

    BBC Radio 4

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