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Andrew McGibbon - I Was Morrissey's Drummer
Andrew McGibbon charts his on-off percussive relationship with The Smiths' former frontman
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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A Life in Cans
Neil Innes tells the story of Peter Handford, Britain's greatest sound recordist.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Life in the Boondocks
Gary Younge meets the outspoken cartoonist and author of the provocative comic strip.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Ainsley's First Kitchen
Ainsley Harriott relives some childhood experiences in London that made Christmas special.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Life of the Secret Gardener
Children's writer Anne Fine investigates the complex life of Frances Hodgson Burnett.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Man Who Sold Peerages
Shaun Ley tells the tale of Maundy Gregory, who sold peerages on behalf of Lloyd George.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Piano Man
Philip Pope investigates the story of Paolo Fazioli, who redesigned the grand piano.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Freak Out! The Frank Zappa Story
Germaine Greer presents a profile of eccentric 1970s rock icon Frank Zappa.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Talk Amongst Yourselves: The Billy Dainty Story
Roy Hudd pays tribute to Billy Dainty, master of the funny walk and much else besides.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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A Child's Christmas in Wales
A funny, evocative memory of a boy's Christmas in Wales.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Radical and the Emperor
The story of feminist pioneer Sylvia Pankhurst's campaign for Ethiopian independence.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Jay-Z: From Brooklyn to the Boardroom
Finance guru Alvin Hall charts the rise of rap music entrepreneur Jay-Z.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Prescott at Your Service
Exploring a strange coincidence from 1957, when John Prescott was a cruise ship waiter.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Big Man
Kevin Connolly presents a profile of controversial politician Ian Paisley.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Angels Don't Swear: Marty Feldman Revisited
Gene Wilder presents a tribute to his friend Marty Feldman.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Philip Pullman and Miss Jones
Best-selling author Philip Pullman talks to his former schoolteacher Enid Jones.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Standing up for Liverpool
Les Dennis tells the story of Liverpool club comedian Jackie Hamilton.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Anatomies of Betrayal
Stories from those who have suffered and inflicted the pain of betrayal.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Simple Pie Man
Geoffrey Wheeler presents a tribute to Richard Hearne, remembered by millions as Mr Pastry
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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One Woman's Struggle: The Story of the MOBO Awards
The Story of the MOBO Awards: Kanya King tells the story of her original vision.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman
British director John Boorman embarks on a quest to understand the American film star.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Penelope Keith - Lady of the Manor
An affectionate tribute to actress Penelope Keith outlining her life and career.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Westway to the World
The Clash's four original members each tell their side of the band's story.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Into the Arms of Strangers
Oscar-winning documentary about the Jewish children evacuated from Germany.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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This Is Elvis
A combination of documentary footage and reconstruction traces the life of Elvis Presley.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Mary Seacole: A Hidden History
Biography of Mary Seacole, a Jamaican nurse who saved thousands of lives in the Crimea.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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The Unknown Hancock
A unique insight into one of the most masterful clowns of the modern age, Tony Hancock.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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The Rookie
A school baseball coach (Dennis Quaid) tries out as a pitcher for a professional team.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Rain in My Heart
Paul Watson's documentary on four alcoholics from the Medway towns in Kent. (2006)
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My Heart Belongs to Dad
Documentary which explores how fathers and their children cope with the loss of a mother.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Hair Wars
Documentary by Morgan Matthews following two stories of competition hairdressers.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Still Cliff
A look at the career of Cliff Richard, Britain's answer to Elvis Presley back in 1958.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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The Queen, by Rolf
Rolf Harris paints HM the Queen's portrait in honour of her 80th birthday.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Sport Relief Presents Little Britain's Big Swim
Comedian David Walliams attempts to swim the English Channel.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Ms Dynamite in Search of Nanny Maroon
Ms Dynamite explores the legend of Nanny Maroon, a Jamaican slave turned revolt-leader.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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The Conchies of Holton-Cum-Beckering
Billy Bragg meets the surviving members of a unique group of war conscientious objectors.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Bullseye Belles
A look at inner city Belfast life through the eyes of female darts players.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Play It Again Sam
The story of Sam McAughtry, one of Northern Ireland's most popular writers.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland
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Steiner's Benjamin
George Steiner investigates the life of the prophetic German Jewish critic Walter Benjamin
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Between the Ears: Underground
Voices of workers from a Cornish tine mine are woven with Nick Darke's text.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Blonde Atomic Traitress
Gerry Kennedy tells the story of sibling American radicals Joan and William Hinton.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Boris Yeltsin: A Flawed Giant
Andrew Harding looks back over the turbulent career of the late Russian leader.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4