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  1. Question Time

    Topical debate, with political and media figures answering questions from the public

    BBC One

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  2. Rick Stein's Fruits of the Sea

    Chef Rick Stein celebrates seafood from around the world.

    BBC Two

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  3. American Visions

    Series about the history of American art, presented by art critic Robert Hughes.

    BBC Two

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  4. Defence of the Realm

    1996 five-part documentary series looking at the work of the Ministry of Defence.

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  5. Angelou on Burns

    Writer and poet Maya Angelou goes on a pilgrimage to Burns Country in Scotland.

    BBC Two

  6. The Seven Ages of Man

    Professor Anthony Clare talks to public figures about the process of ageing.

    BBC Two

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  7. The Works

    Arts and popular culture programme.

    BBC Two

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  8. Billy Connolly: A Scot in the Arctic

    Billy Connolly ventures into the Arctic and learns to cope with the sub-zero temperatures.

    BBC One

  9. Rick Stein's Taste of the Sea

    Chef Rick Stein celebrates seafood in his hometown of Padstow.

    BBC Two

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  10. Natural Genius

    Carmen Pryce investigates the inner world of the young child.

    BBC Radio 4

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  11. The Death of Yugoslavia

    The inside story of a nation’s collapse, told by those who lived it and tore it apart.

    BBC Two

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  12. One Foot in the Past

    Series about the people and issues that have shaped Britain's architectural heritage.

    BBC Two

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  13. The Living Dead

    Three films by Adam Curtis about the attempts of those in power to control the past.

    BBC Two

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  14. Modern Times

    Series of films documenting life in contemporary Britain.

    BBC Two

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  15. Ex-S

    Late night arts review programme.

    BBC One Scotland

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  16. Madhur Jaffrey's Flavours of India

    Madhur Jaffrey shows how to prepare delectable dishes from six Indian states

    BBC Two

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  17. The Private Life of Plants

    David Attenborough documentary series exploring the life cycle of plants.

    BBC Two

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  18. Points of View

    The show that lets you air your views on the BBC's television programmes.

    BBC One

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  19. Reputations

    Documentary profiles examining well-known figures from the world of entertainment.

    BBC Two

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  20. Three Salons at the Seaside

    A visit to three Blackpool hairdressing salons.

    BBC Two

  21. Watergate

    Norma Percy's definitive documentary series on the crime that brought down Nixon.

    BBC Two

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  22. Words and Music

    A series of programmes celebrating the art of songwriting.

    BBC Two

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  23. Gardeners' World

    Gardening show packed with ideas and timely reminders to get the most out of your garden.

    BBC Two

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  24. Life in the Freezer

    Sir David Attenborough looks at the natural history of the Antarctic continent.

    BBC Two

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  25. Breakfast with Frost

    David Frost hosts a Sunday morning news and current affairs programme

    BBC

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  26. The Slate

    Arts review programme looking at art and culture in Wales.

    BBC One Wales

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  27. Pole to Pole

    Michael Palin travels across the globe from the North to the South Pole.

    BBC One

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  28. Pandora's Box

    Adam Curtis explores the cultural impact of 20th Century science.

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  29. The Art of Travel with Patrick Leigh Fermor

    Author Patrick Leigh Fermor on walking through Europe in the 1930s.

    BBC Radio 4

  30. Signs of the Times

    Examining perceptions of good and bad taste in the British home.

    BBC Two

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  31. Humphrey Burton: The Huw Wheldon Lecture

    Humphrey Burton gives a first-hand account of the achievements of arts programme Monitor.

    BBC Two

  32. A Good Read

    Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.

    BBC Radio 4

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  33. Margot Fonteyn

    A tribute to Dame Margot Fonteyn, first broadcast shortly after her death in 1991.

    BBC Two

  34. The Trials of Life

    Nature documentary series examining animal behaviour presented by David Attenborough.

    BBC Two

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  35. Making Their Mark: Six Artists on Drawing

    A series in which six artists talk about drawing.

    BBC Two

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  36. Washes Whiter

    Series on the history of British TV commercials.

    BBC Four

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  37. Inside Out: Ticking With the Crow/The Officers' Mess

    Squaddies and officers provide their viewpoint on the realities of Army service. (1989)

    BBC

  38. The Late Show

    Long-running arts magazine programme.

    BBC Two

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  39. In the Highest Tradition

    1989 series which delves into the world of British military tradition.

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  40. Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin

    Michael Palin emulates Phileas Fogg by circumnavigating the globe

    BBC One

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  41. The Friday Documentary

    Documentary series from the Midlands.

    BBC Two

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  42. How to Make a Royal Marines Officer

    Two-part documentary following 29 men hoping to become Royal Marine officers.

    BBC One

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  43. 6 Music Stories

    Delve deeper into the stories behind your favourite artists.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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  44. Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives

    David Attenborough presents a series on fossils and palaeontology.

    BBC Two

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  45. Clive James

    Series of travel documentaries.

    BBC Two

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  46. Building Sights

    Personal reflections on the best of 20th Century architecture in Britain

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  47. Artists on Film: Scenes from Working Lives

    Series featuring BBC archive footage of major British painters and sculptors.

    BBC Two

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  48. Fourteen Days in May

    Countdown to an execution in Mississippi. (1987)

    BBC

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    Eve and Marilyn

    Eve Arnold recalls photographing Marilyn Monroe and talks about their friendship.

    BBC Two

  50. The Great Philosophers

    A history of western philosophy in 15 parts.

    BBC Two

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