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  1. Gower

    A year in the life of Gower and the people whose families have been there for generations

    麻豆社 Two Wales

  2. The United States of Television: America in Primetime

    Alan Yentob presents a series documenting the history of primetime television in America.

    麻豆社 Two

  3. Letters from Germany

    Leading German figures write about the country they know and the way it is perceived

    麻豆社 Radio 4

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  4. 2012 - The Year to Remember

    Clare Balding celebrates an incredible year for the UK

    麻豆社 Radio 2

  5. Westminster Abbey

    A look at the iconic landmark, following the people who work and worship there.

    麻豆社 Two

  6. The Secret Life of Rubbish

    A view of the history of modern Britain - from the back end where the rubbish comes out.

    麻豆社 Four

  7. Return to Forgotten Britain

    Fergal Keane catches up with the hard pressed communities he previously visited in 2000.

    麻豆社 Two

  8. Addicted to Pleasure

    Brian Cox reveals the rich and controversial past of sugar, alcohol, tobacco and opium

    麻豆社 One Scotland

  9. Our Language in Your Hands

    Linguist Mark Turin explores the fate of the world's endangered languages

    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

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  10. Inside Claridge's

    Documenting a year behind the scenes at the luxury hotel Claridge's

    麻豆社 Two

  11. London Calling: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

    Mark Lamarr presents a tribute to the Clash frontman and solo artist.

    麻豆社 Radio 6 Music

  12. Why Poverty?

    A series of films which ask what it means to live in poverty in the 21st Century

    麻豆社 Four

  13. Joe Strummer's Last Recorded Concert

    Mark Radcliffe presents an intimate portrait of Joe Strummer.

    麻豆社 Radio 6 Music

  14. Your Body: Your Image

    Busting body image myths and investigating the commercialisation of body image ideals.

    麻豆社 Two

  15. The Golden Age of Steam Railways

    Home movies tell how volunteers saved some of Britain's railway tracks and steam engines.

    麻豆社 Four

  16. Peace of Mind

    Documentary series charting the lives of those with ongoing and chronic mental illness

    麻豆社 One Wales

  17. The Baby Makers

    Series following couples undergoing fertility treatment in Northern Ireland

    麻豆社 One Northern Ireland

  18. 60 Years of the Charts

    Paul Gambaccini presents a three-part series celebrating 60 years of British charts

    麻豆社 Radio 2

  19. Grimm Thoughts

    Marina Warner explores the the Grimm brothers' stories from a new angle

    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

  20. The Value of Culture

    Melvyn Bragg explores the history of the idea of culture, and its value today.

    麻豆社 Radio 4

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  21. David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul

    David Suchet undertakes an epic journey inspired by the travels of Paul the Apostle.

    麻豆社 One

  22. Belle de Jour's History of Anon

    Brooke Magnanti, author of the Belle de Jour blog, explores anonymity through the ages

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  23. Queen Victoria's Children

    Series exploring the reign of Queen Victoria through her personal relationships.

    麻豆社 Two

  24. Wales in a Year

    Series charting a year in the lives of eight Welsh families.

    麻豆社 One Wales

  25. Wolfland

    Documentary series looking at our fear and fascination of the Wolf in Ireland's history.

    麻豆社 Two Northern Ireland

  26. Carved with Love: The Genius of British Woodwork

    Series looking at the British genius for woodwork over the centuries

    麻豆社 Four

  27. Lost Kingdoms of South America

    Dr Jago Cooper reveals the history of some of South America's ancient civilisations

    麻豆社 Four

  28. Tankies: Tank Heroes of World War II

    The story of the men who fought in tanks during World War II.

    麻豆社 Two

  29. Speed Dreams: The Fastest Place on Earth

    British amateur engineers and racers travel to Utah to grab a land speed record.

    麻豆社 Two

  30. The Polar Bear Family and Me

    Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons.

    麻豆社 Two

  31. Heroes or Zeroes: Rock Icons Dismantled

    Mark Radcliffe asks whether musical icons are worthy of their status.

    麻豆社 Radio 6 Music

  32. Inside the Aid Industry

    Edward Stourton reports on the impact and effectiveness of international aid

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  33. The Listening Project

    麻豆社 Radio captures the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today

    麻豆社 Radio Ulster

  34. Funny Business

    Revealing how top comedians can make a fortune from a wide range of comedy corporate gigs.

    麻豆社 Two

  35. Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways

    Dan Snow examines the development of the railways.

    麻豆社 Two

  36. Pop-Up Economics

    Tim Harford tells an audience stories about fascinating people and ideas in economics

    麻豆社 Radio 4

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  37. Sexual Nature: A Brief Natural History of Sex

    Adam Rutherford explores the deep history of sex

    麻豆社 Radio 4

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  38. The Alien Balladeer

    Murray Lachlan Young creates, in ballad form, a series of comments on modern-day life

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  39. Pierrot Hero: The Story of Clifford Essex

    Tony Lidington tells the story of the founder of a troupe of English Pierrot entertainers

    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

  40. Technicolour

    Tracey Logan explores the world of colour, from biology to fashion

    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

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  41. In Search of the British Dream

    Mukul Devichand seeks to see Britain through the eyes of those who have recently arrived

    麻豆社 Radio 4

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  42. Howard Goodall's Story of Music

    Howard Goodall traces the story of music from the ancient world to the modern day

    麻豆社 Two

  43. The Mary Berry Story

    Mary Berry revisits some favourite recipes and talks candidly about her culinary career.

    麻豆社 Two

  44. Monty Don's French Gardens

    Monty Don visits some of the most famous and interesting gardens in France.

    麻豆社 Two

  45. Grahame Dangerfield: Back to the Serengeti

    Grahame Dangerfield, veteran naturalist, revisits the place he thought was Eden

    麻豆社 Radio 4

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  46. The Man Machine: The Story of Kraftwerk

    Jarvis Cocker presents the story of the influential German band and their contemporaries.

    麻豆社 Radio 6 Music

  47. Blood and Fire: Roots, Reggae and Rastafari

    Don Letts looks at the Rastafari movement and its influence on Jamaican music.

    麻豆社 Radio 6 Music

  48. Brain Doctors

    Documentary following work of the neurosurgeons at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital.

    麻豆社 Two

  49. FIFA World Cup Official Film

    Officially sanctioned documentary films with all the action from football's biggest prize.

    麻豆社 Two

  50. The Sound and the Fury: A Century of Music

    Three-part series on the revolution in 20th century music.

    麻豆社 Four

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