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  1. Things We Forgot to Remember

    Series examining overlooked but noteworthy historical events, with Michael Portillo

    BBC Radio 4

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  2. Hit the Road Stax

    Paul Gambaccini recalls The Stax Volt Tour of 1967, which brought soul greats to Europe.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Open Source

    Paul Bennun finds out how Free and Open Source software is making its impact felt.

    BBC Radio 4

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    For Nature, Not Humans

    Alan Leith tells the story of the eccentric recluse who purchased Brownsea Island in 1927.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Linnaeus and the Immorality of Bluebells

    Anna Pavord explores the life and legacy of the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus.

    BBC Radio 4

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    GM Rides Again

    Susan Watts investigates the second generation of genetically modified crops.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Squeezing Victoria's Curves

    Ayisha Yahya investigates the cause of the falling water levels in Lake Victoria.

    BBC Radio 4

  8. Tales from the Stave

    Series that tracks down the stories behind the scores of well-known pieces of music

    BBC Radio 4

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  9. Sun, Spoor and Spots: Counting Namibia's Cheetahs

    Frauke Jensen reports on a research project set up to count Namibia's cheetah population.

    BBC Radio 4

  10. Crossing Continents

    Stories from around the world and the people at the heart of them.

    BBC Radio 4

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  11. The Trap

    A series of films that explore the contemporary concept of freedom.

    BBC Two

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  12. Wainwright Walks

    An exploration of the work of Britain's greatest fell walker and author, Alfred Wainwright

    BBC Four

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  13. Wainwright: The Man Who Loved the Lakes

    Documentary recalling the life of eccentric Lancastrian Alfred Wainwright.

    BBC Four

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    Freak Out! The Frank Zappa Story

    Germaine Greer presents a profile of eccentric 1970s rock icon Frank Zappa.

    BBC Radio 4

  15. The Law Show

    Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.

    BBC Radio 4

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  16. The Making of Modern Medicine

    Narrative history series exploring over 2,000 years of western medicine

    BBC Radio 4

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  17. File on 4 Investigates

    File on 4 Investigates: News-making original journalism.

    BBC Radio 4

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  18. The Advance of the Giant Crabs

    David Lomax reports on the story of the Kamchatka crabs brought to the Arctic by Stalin.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. EastEnders Revealed

    What's the latest gossip from Walford? All the backstage drama around Albert Square.

    BBC Three

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  20. Voyages of Discovery

    Explorer Paul Rose celebrates the achievements of famous seamen and explorers

    BBC Four

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  21. Rain in My Heart

    Paul Watson's documentary on four alcoholics from the Medway towns in Kent. (2006)

    BBC

  22. Spectacular Hapsburgs

    Three-part series exploring the incredible story of Europe's most influential dynasty

    BBC Radio 4

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  23. Equator

    Simon Reeve takes a 25,000 mile journey around the Equator

    BBC Two

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  24. 1976: Summer of... Heat

    Documentary looking at the heatwave of 1976. As the country sweltered, tensions rose.

    BBC Two

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    Sampledelica! The History of the Mellotron

    An early sampler, this 1960s musical invention's fans include Paul McCartney.

    BBC Radio 4

  26. Coast

    A journey around the coast of the United Kingdom uncovering different stories.

    BBC Two

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  27. Around the World in 80 Treasures

    Dan Cruickshank reveals the most beautiful and precious things in the world

    BBC Two

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  28. Who Do You Think You Are?

    Celebrities trace their family trees, discovering surprises from their pasts.

    BBC One

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  29. A Right Royal Rescue

    HRH the Duke of Edinburgh recalls his role in a daring rescue during WWII.

    BBC Radio 4

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    The Truth about Len Deighton

    Profile of best-selling author Len Deighton, creator of the Harry Palmer thriller series.

    BBC Four

  31. Life in the Undergrowth

    David Attenborough reveals the amazing stories behind the tiny lives of invertebrates.

    BBC One

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  32. Legends

    A look at some true legends from the world of music.

    BBC Four

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  33. Israel and the Arabs - Elusive Peace

    The events of 1998 to 2005 in the fraught history of the Arab-Israeli peace process.

    BBC Two

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  34. Marcus du Sautoy's Five Shapes

    Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy finds his favourite forms in some highly unlikely places.

    BBC Radio 4

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  35. Springwatch

    The season bursts into life with daily wildlife dramas all across the UK.

    BBC Two

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  36. Doctor Who Confidential

    A look behind the scenes of the famous sci-fi show

    BBC Three

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  37. Doctor Who: A New Dimension

    The 2005 revival of Doctor Who, as told by cast interviews and behind the scenes footage.

    BBC One

  38. The Curious House Guest

    Architectural historian and journalist Jeremy Musson visits historic private houses.

    BBC Two

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  39. Tribe (2005)

    Documentary series from 2005 looking at the lives of indigenous communities.

    BBC Two

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  40. Good Vibrations: The Story of the Theremin

    Bill Bailey tells the story of the remarkable electronic instrument.

    BBC Radio 4

  41. The Power of Nightmares

    Adam Curtis explores the rise of the "politics of fear".

    BBC Two

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  42. The Moors Murder Code

    Did murderer Ian Brady use a secret code to hide a school-boy victim's body?

    BBC Two

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    Brighton Bomb

    First-hand account of the 1984 bombing of the Conservative Party Conference in Brighton.

    BBC One

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    Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus

    Jim White takes a road trip into the heart of the poor white American South. (2004)

    BBC

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    The People's D-Day

    Libby Purves follows the way Britain prepared for the assault on Normandy in June 1944.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    From Dunkirk to D-Day

    Charles Wheeler recalls the epic of strategic success that made victory possible.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Fender Heaven

    David Stafford celebrates the Fender Stratocaster with the help of some key players.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Roy Lichtenstein: Pop Idol

    Roy Lichtenstein revolutionised art with his cartoon images of American culture. (2004)

    BBC

  49. Mind Changers

    Series exploring the development of the science of psychology during the 20th century

    BBC Radio 4

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  50. Louis Theroux

    Documentary films presented by Louis Theroux.

    BBC Two

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