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  1. Scotland from the Sky

    James Crawford takes to the skies to explore Scotland's cities, coasts and countryside

    BBC One Scotland

  2. Unexpected Fluids

    Real-life, embarrassing stories of when sex gets sloppy, goes floppy & a little bit wrong

    BBC Radio 1

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  3. Trust Me, I'm Your Barber

    Dirty Sanchez's Matthew Pritchard meets barbers trying to prevent suicide among men.

    BBC Radio Wales

  4. Countdown to the Full Motty

    Gary Lineker counts down of some of John Motson's greatest football commentaries.

    BBC Two

  5. Dina

    Dina's getting married in a few weeks and there's still so much to do.

    BBC Four

  6. Pantomime in Port Talbot: Balls of Steel

    Following preparations for the 50th anniversary of Port Talbot's Christmas pantomime.

    BBC One Wales

  7. Robbie's War: The Rise and Fall of a Playboy Billionaire

    Following property tycoon Robbie Tchenguiz's crusade to save his empire and his home.

    BBC Two

  8. Manchester: The Night of the Bomb

    A powerful retelling of the 2017 terrorist attack.

    BBC Two

  9. The Toddlers Who Took on Dementia

    Experiment asking if the company of young children can help fight the effects of dementia.

    BBC One Wales

  10. Killed by My Debt

    The story of 19-year-old Jerome Rogers, who found himself under a crushing debt.

    BBC Three

  11. Grandparents Are Great

    Grandparents holding families together and their special relationship with grandchildren.

    BBC Radio Wales

  12. Kenny

    The story of Kenny 'The King' Dalglish and his relationship with the city of Liverpool.

    BBC One

  13. Airidh air Urram

    Sùil air beatha agus dìleab Màiread Fay Sheathach còmhla ri Màrtainn Dòmhnallach.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  14. In My Mind

    Four people in the public eye who'€ve dealt with mental health issues.

    BBC

  15. Be My Guest

    Entertainers recall their life and career.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. Nothing Like a Dame

    A once-in-a-lifetime chat with Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Joan Plowright.

    BBC Two

  17.

    Toxic Love: The Mark Van Dongen Story

    The inside story of the acid attack that led to the victim ending his life by euthanasia.

    BBC Radio 4

  18. The Stopping Places by Damian Le Bas (Omnibus)

    Damian Le Bas sets out on a journey to discover his traveller family's past.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  19. Village of Dreams

    The village where people with learning disabilities and their carers live communally.

    BBC Two

  20. Germaine Bloody Greer

    What is it like being Germaine Greer?

    BBC Two

  21. The World Cup: Heroes of '66

    A look back at England's World Cup winning team of 1966, and what happened next.

    BBC Two

  22. The World Cup: Hopes of a Nation

    A look at the England players who have carried the World Cup hopes of the nation.

    BBC Two

  23. Before Grenfell: A Hidden History

    The extraordinary story of how Kensington became the most unequal place in Britain.

    BBC Two

  24. Upbeat with Sandra Godley

    Inspirational people and feel-good stories from across Coventry and Warwickshire.

    BBC CWR

  25. Emmeline Pankhurst: The Making of a Militant

    A look at the personal loves, losses and political passions of Emmeline Pankhurst.

    BBC One

  26. The Wind in My Hair by Masih Alinejad (Omnibus)

    Masih Alinejad’s account of her upbringing after the Islamic Revolution in Iran.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  27. Brian Hughes yn 80

    Rhaglen gyda Rhys Meirion yn nodi pen-blwydd y cyfansoddwr a'r cerddor yn 80 oed.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  28. Kyffin Williams: The Man Who Painted Wales

    Josie D'arby explores the life and work of Welsh artist Kyffin Williams.

    BBC Two Wales

  29. Iver Hantin Echas

    The work of the acclaimed Ulster-Scots poet, James Fenton.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  30. Maya Angelou's Autobiographies

    Dramatisations of Maya Angelou's evocative and life-affirming autobiographies.

    BBC Radio 4

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  31. The Crossway by Guy Stagg

    Guy Stagg's evocative account of a modern pilgrimage. Read by Jonathan Bailey.

    BBC Radio 4

  32. Cywilydd

    Beth yw cywilydd? Y digrifwr Noel James sy'n gofyn y cwestiwn, gan rannu profiad personol.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  33. Japan's Secret Shame

    The story of a woman who shocked Japan with a public allegation of rape.

    BBC Two

  34. Colin Jackson: 25 Years a World Champion

    25 years ago Colin Jackson set a world record in the 110 metres hurdles. This is his story

    BBC Radio Wales

  35. Pobol y Môr

    Cyfres am y bobol hynny yng Nghymru sy'n dibynnu ar y môr i ennill eu bywoliaeth.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  36. Finding My Voice

    Phil Rickman in conversation with the folk singer Shirley Collins.

    BBC Radio Wales

  37. Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

    Documentary charting the life of Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.

    BBC Two

  38. Barry Davies: The Man, the Voice, the Legend

    Sue Barker meets commentator Barry Davies to reflect on his outstanding career.

    BBC One

  39. Nye Bevan: The Man Who Made the NHS

    Michael Sheen charts the life and times of his political hero, NHS founder Nye Bevan

    BBC Radio Wales

  40. The Beautiful Game: Street Soccer Scotland and the Homeless World Cup

    Edi Stark meets players and volunteers of Street Soccer Scotland.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  41. Pryd o drafod

    Sgwrs heb slogannau yn cloriannu dros ginio ar gwys ein gwleidyddiaeth

    BBC Radio Cymru

  42. The NHS And Me

    Voices from across Wales share why the NHS has been such an important part in their lives.

    BBC Radio Wales

  43. Winning it Big

    Mike Thomson meets five lottery winners from around the world.

    BBC News

  44. Strokes of Genius: Federer v Nadal

    Looking back at the 2008 Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

    BBC Two

  45. Peter Baynham: Wales's Funniest Writer

    Writer Peter Baynham talks about his tv career and his life as a Hollywood screen writer.

    BBC Radio Wales

  46. Bus Ghlaschu/Glasgow Bus

    Documentary exploring some of the characters and stories around the Glasgow Bus.

    BBC ALBA

  47. The Lakes with Paul Rose

    Paul Rose meets some of the folk who live and work in the UK's most-visited National Park.

    BBC One

  48. Saving Carnival

    Following a team of people hoping to reinstate St Paul's Carnival for its 50th anniversary

    BBC One

  49. Mick Jagger - Whistle Test Special: It's Only Rock and Roll

    David Hepworth interviews Mick Jagger about his career with The Rolling Stones.

    BBC Four

  50. Kalki Presents: My Indian Life

    Life for young Indian adults in the 21st Century explored by Kalki Koechlin

    BBC World Service

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