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  1. John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad

    Profile of the late singer-songwriter whose vocals and guitar wizardry have inspired many.

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  2. The World of Nat King Cole

    A portrait of the popular entertainer using archive footage and and interviews.

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  3. Hero: The Bobby Moore Story

    The story of footballer Bobby Moore, who in 1966 led England to its only World Cup win.

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  4. What's Going On: The Life and Death of Marvin Gaye

    The turbulent story of Marvin Gaye, one of the great figures of soul music.

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  5. Stuart Sutcliffe: the Lost Beatle

    The tragic story of Stuart Sutcliffe, the talented young artist who died at the age of 21.

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  6. The Extraordinary Equiano

    The story of Olaudah Equiano, a black slave who become an English gentleman.

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  7. Kenneth Williams in his Own Words

    Series of archive clips in which Kenneth Williams tells his life story.

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  8. The Photographer, his Wife, her Lover

    Paul Yule's film uncovers the life of O Winston Link, a giant of contemporary photography.

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  9. Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait

    Profile of the late Joe Zawinul, founder of the jazz-rock band Weather Report.

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  10. Censored at the Seaside: The Postcards of Donald McGill

    Film about Donald McGill, whose saucy postcards became part of the seaside holiday.

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  11. Lloyd George: The People's Champion

    Huw Edwards presents a profile of the former Prime Minister.

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  12. Geisha Girl

    Documentary about a 15-year-old Japanese girl's arduous training to become a geisha.

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  13. The Man who Loved Sherlock Holmes

    Investigation into the death of Richard Lancelyn Green, a Sherlock Holmes expert.

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  14. Wildlife in a War Zone

    Biologist Sanjayan Muttulingam returns to the Sierra Leone home he fled during civil war.

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  15. The Wild Life of Gerald Durrell

    Profile of the conservationist and best-selling author of My Family and Other Animals.

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  16. Solomon Burke: Everybody Needs Somebody

    Documentary tracing the life of the late, great soul singer, Solomon Burke.

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  17. Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

    Documentary profiling the life of the legendary country music star Johnny Cash.

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  18. Samuel Johnson: The Dictionary Man

    Drama documentary telling the story of the creation of the first English dictionary.

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  19. Hannah Glasse: The First Domestic Goddess

    Clarissa Dickson Wright presents a profile of Hannah Glasse, who wrote The Art of Cookery.

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  20. A Poem for Harry - A Tribute to Harry Patch

    Andrew Motion's tribute to the last veteran of the Great War trenches, Harry Patch.

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  21. Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight for Medical Freedom

    Benjamin Woolley presents the story of 17th-century radical pharmacist Nicholas Culpeper.

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  22. John Buchan: Master of Suspense

    Docudrama about the life of author John Buchan, best known for his novel The 39 Steps.

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    Wainwright: The Man Who Loved the Lakes

    Documentary recalling the life of eccentric Lancastrian Alfred Wainwright.

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  24. Peter Scott: A Passion for Nature

    Documentary about Peter Scott, who swapped wildfowling for leading a conservation movement

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  25. Greg Dyke on Lord Reith

    Ex-director general of the 蜜芽传媒 Greg Dyke explores the life and legacy of Lord Reith.

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  26. Val Doonican Rocks

    Pauline McLynn narrates an affectionate portrait of Irish entertainer Val Doonican.

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  27. North Korea: Crossing the Line

    Documentary about Comrade Joe, an American defector to the communist state of North Korea.

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  28. The Real Mr Pooter

    Documentary about George Grossmith, author of classic comic novel The Diary of a Nobody.

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  29. The Surgeon Of Crowthorne

    A tale of murder, madness and lexicography. A rich convict's links to the OED.

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  30. Another String: So Long as Lobsters Swim the Sea

    Playwright and fisherman Nick Darke looks to his nets and pots off Padstow. From June 1997

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  31. Lucifer Matches: The Letters of Charlotte Bronte

    In her correspondence, Jane Eyre's creator rarely minced her words.

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  32. Who Was Bessie Head?

    Hugh Quarshie talks to those who knew one of Africa's most brilliant writers: Bessie Head

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  33. When Harry Met Sooty

    Jack Dee presents the rags-to-riches story of Britain's most famous glove puppet.

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  34. John Mortimer's Life, Love and the Law

    The novelist, playwright, QC and Rumpole creator entertains an audience.

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    The Armstrong Tapes

    The life of Louis Armstrong as told through his archive of tape recordings.

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  36. Charles Chilton - Another Time of My Life

    At the 蜜芽传媒 for 46 years, Charles Chilton recalls his early career at Broadcasting House.

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  37. The Dalesman

    Harry Gration explores the story of a magazine dedicated to life in the Yorkshire Dales.

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  38. Fragments in Time

    Christopher Morris on the identity of a British woman who kept a diary in WW2 France.

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    The Holton Players

    Jim Broadbent revisits his Lincolnshire village roots.

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  40. Who Wears the Trousers?

    Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz created a TV phenomenon, but their marriage paid the price.

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  41. The Name of the Father

    The story of William Lloyd Webber, the genius who spawned a musical dynasty.

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  42. A Great Wall

    Jo, diagnosed with cancer at the age of 29, walked the Great Wall of China for charity.

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  43. Sunflowers

    Tim Marlow investigates Van Gogh's late passion for sunflowers.

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  44. The Man Who Made Mock Turtle Soup

    The life of the first Victorian celebrity chef, Alexis Poyet. With Michel Roux.

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  45. Seems Like a Nice Boy: The Story of Larry Grayson

    Terry Wogan and Isla St Clair recall one of Britain's most popular entertainers

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  46. Chekhov's Death: Fact and Fiction

    Julian Evans explores the blend of fact and fiction surrounding Anton Chekhov's demise.

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  47. Tiny Tim

    The story of eccentric American falsetto singer and ukulele player, Tiny Tim.

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  48. Ouch! Men and Shaving

    Brian Perkins shaved off his beard after 30 years. But how did he maintain his good looks?

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  49. The Late Mrs Buggins

    Cooking wartime rations with a smile. Mabel Constanduros aka Grandma Buggins was a pioneer

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  50. Making the Grade

    Exploring students', teachers' and parents' experiences of music grade exams.

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