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Out of this World: The Colin Pillinger story
Story of the inspirational leader behind the Beagle 2 mission to Mars - Colin Pillinger.
BBC Radio Bristol
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Chinese Characters
Series of essays exploring Chinese history through the life stories of key personalities.
BBC Radio 4
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The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú
Francisco Cantú recounts his experiences of policing the US-Mexican border.
BBC Radio 4
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A House Through Time
The story of those who lived in one house, from the time it was built until now.
BBC Two
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Her Story Made History
Lyse Doucet talks to remarkable women about the relationship between women and democracy.
BBC Radio 4
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The Leisure Society with Gemma Cairney
Gemma Cairney interviews cultural icons about their pastimes, hobbies and loves.
BBC Radio 6 Music
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The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown (Omnibus)
Tina Brown recalls her time as editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair magazine from 1983 to 1992.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Jim, We Love You Because...
Tayo Popoola explores Nigeria's enduring love of Jim Reeves and country and western music.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Toynbee At War
How did the Great War shape the life of historian Arnold J Toynbee?
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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St Pancras Pianos
Improvisations in music and story from the street pianists at London’s St Pancras Station.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Frontline Prince
Edward VIII, the king who abdicated, was deeply marked by the Great War.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Landscapes of Don McCullin
Don McCullin, photographer and 'sky stalker', on the landscape around his house.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Day I Met Diana
People from around the UK and beyond recall their meetings with Diana, Princess of Wales.
BBC Radio 5 Live
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Images of Diana
Natasha Kaplinsky and guests examine unforgettable pictures of the Princess of Wales
BBC Radio 5 Live
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Kicked Out: From Care to Chaos
Becky Southworth finds out why many children leaving care end up leading troubled lives.
BBC Three
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Midnight Meets With Colin Murray
Colin has a proper in-depth chat with someone who has a fascinating story to tell.
BBC Radio 5 Live
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Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime
Three Scottish artists paint Billy Connolly in celebration of his 75th birthday.
BBC One Scotland
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Jane Austen: Behind Closed Doors
Lucy Worsley traces the houses Jane Austen lived in to show how they influenced her work.
BBC Two
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Mirrored
A chronological journey through life - from childhood to old age - captured in the mirror.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Ella Fitzgerald: A Glorious Noise
Ella Fitzgerald is one of America's greatest stars who made her singing debut in New York.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Honky Tonk Nun
Kate Molleson meets a legend of Ethiopian music, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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A Woman Half in Shadow
Poet Jackie Kay tells the story of Zora Neale Hurston's literary rebirth.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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BACH: Man of Passion
Professor John Butt explores the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Dame Vera Lynn: We’ll Meet Again
A birthday tribute celebrating the life and work of Dame Vera Lynn.
BBC Two
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Tunes from the Trash
South America Correspondent Wyre Davies visits the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Laura Mvula's Miles Davis
Laura Mvula and Jason Yarde, Laura Jurd, Kevin Le Gendre discuss jazz legend Miles Davis.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Travels with Bob
Paddy O'Connell and a small dog go in search of modern-day local pride in where we live.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Kevin Bacon's Game of Fame
Rajesh Mirchandani meets with Kevin Bacon to explore the strange game of fame.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Lionel Blue: My Obituary
In a typically playful turn, Lionel Blue presents his own obituary.
BBC Radio 4
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BBC Children in Need Stories
Powerful stories of children and young people overcoming life’s challenges.
BBC Local Radio
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Black Is the New Black
Exceptional figures from all walks of life share their thoughts on being black today.
BBC Two
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Thelma & Michael: Love In The Cutting Room
Cinema's great love story - UK director Michael Powell and US editor Thelma Schoonmaker.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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21 Shades of Noir: Lee Child on John D MacDonald
The Jack Reacher author Lee Child investigates the unusual life of author John D Macdonald
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Arthur Russell: Vanished into Music
An imaginative portrait of the elusive musician Arthur Russell.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Sweet Mother KD
Laura Barton tells the story of Karen Dalton, the folk world's answer to Billie Holliday.
BBC Radio 4
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As The Curtain Falls
Marie-Louise Muir explores 25 years of Signature Theatre company with founder Jim Houghton
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Saving Lives at Sea
Documentary following the men and women of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
BBC Two
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Mighty Real - McAlmont Sings Sylvester
David McAlmont tells the glittering tale of Sylvester James and his disco hit Mighty Real.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Lucy Worsley: Mozart's London Odyssey
Lucy Worsley traces the story of the young Mozart's adventures in Georgian London.
BBC Four
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Manto: Uncovering Pakistan
Sarfraz Manzoor tells the story of Pakistani writer Sa'adat Manto and assesses his legacy.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Blue Canvas: The Artist Miles Davis
A musical portrait of how the jazz trumpeter Miles Davis became a painter in later life.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Field Notes: The Irishman Who Invented the Nocturne
Alistair McGowan uncovers the sensational, creative life of the Irish composer John Field.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Sprung Floor
Dane Hurst takes a dance floor to South Africa for use by underprivileged children.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Attenborough at 90
To celebrate his 90th birthday, David Attenborough shares his life and career highlights.
BBC One
