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  1. The Monsarrat Archive

    Barry Norman explores the archive of material amassed by author Nicholas Monsarrat.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  2. Forever 22

    Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra

  3. Maria Elena Holly: My Life With Buddy

    Maria Elena Holly talks to Don McLean about her life with Buddy before and since his death

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 2

  4. The Party's Over

    Sara Parker reports from the wealthy borough of Clapham.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  5. The Sarah Party

    The UK's first 'Sarah Party', inspired by two US women who wanted to celebrate the name.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  6.

    Blasted: The Life and Death of Sarah Kane

    Dan Rebellato explores the life and work of playwright Sarah Kane.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  7. Chinua Achebe: A Hero Returns

    African novelist Chinua Achebe returns to Nigeria for the first time in many years.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  8. Paparazzi: Next Generation

    Following three months in the lives of four young paparazzi hopefuls in London and LA.

    蜜芽传媒 Three

  9. California Schemin' - The Unlikely Story of Dundee's Superstar Rappers

    The story of Billy Boyd and Gavin Bain, who hatched an audacious scam.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio Scotland

  10. Gangs, Guns and Families

    Professor Jon Silverman takes a mother back to the notorious London estate she grew up on.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  11. Disco Babes

    Documentary providing an intimate insight into the competitive world of disco dancing.

    蜜芽传媒 One Northern Ireland

  12.

    Percy Edwards Showdown

    David Attenborough hosts a documentary game-show about bird impersonator Percy Edwards.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra

  13. Ymddeoliad Joe Calzaghe

    Joe Calzaghe yn ymddeol. Joe Calzaghe retires.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio Cymru

  14. Walls and Peace

    Gerry Anderson learns about the 'peace walls' that divide Belfast.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  15. Bush Fire Stories

    Stephen Nolan tells the stories of victims of the worst bushfires in Australia's history.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 5 Live

  16. Lawrence Ferlinghetti: A Reluctant Beat

    Celebrating the poet, publisher and City Lights Bookstore co-founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  17. Phil Ochs: Still Marching

    Billy Bragg looks at the life of 1960s protest singer Phil Ochs.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 2

  18.

    Ursula Le Guin at 80

    Writer China Mieville talks to American science fiction writer Ursula Le Guin.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  19. Case for the Defence

    Rugby defence coach Shaun Edwards reflects on his remarkable year.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio Wales

  20. Inside The Taj

    Naresh Fernandes visits one of the Mumbai hotels targeted in the 2008 terrorist attacks.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  21. The Accidental Volunteer

    Sian Pari Huws visits Rhayader in Mid Wales which seems to be run entirely by volunteers.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  22. Music to Drive to

    James May explores the idea that listening to music while driving can change lives.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  23. Deborah 13: Servant of God

    Documentary about Deborah Drapper, a teenager who has grown up in a Christian family.

    蜜芽传媒 Three

  24. Alan Garner: The Return to Brisingamen

    John Waite returns to his childhood home to meet his literary hero, Alan Garner.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  25. Tom Driberg and Me: A Personal Portrait by William G Stewart

    William G Stewart tries to find out whether Labour politician Tom Driberg was a KGB spy.

    蜜芽传媒 Four

  26. Wendy Richard - A Tribute

    Alexander Armstrong narrates a special tribute to the actress.

    蜜芽传媒 One

  27. Darwin Songs

    Eight singer-songwriters write songs about the life and work of Charles Darwin.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  28. My Life in Movies with Chrissy Iley

    Chrissy Iley chats to British actor Michael Sheen about his life and career.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 2

  29. 18 Pregnant Schoolgirls

    How and why a group of American teenagers at the same school came in for pregnancy tests.

    蜜芽传媒 Three

  30. Wendy Richard: To Tell You the Truth

    Wendy Richard decided to make a film to help other people with cancer.

    蜜芽传媒 One

  31. Days Like This

    Ernest Wilson remembers that as they ushered him into the hall a gasp went up.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio Ulster

  32. Gary: Young, Psychic and Possessed

    Documentary about Gary Mannion, a rising star in the world of spiritual healing.

    蜜芽传媒 Three

  33. The Price of a Pint of Milk

    44 years a milkman in Birmingham, Derrick Weaver gives a revealing insight into his job.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra

  34. Spoon, Jar, Jar, Spoon - The Two Sides of Tommy Cooper

    Rob Brydon's behind-the-scenes story of the bumbling, manic magician.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra

  35.

    Ludwig Koch and the Music of Nature

    Sean Street tells the story of Ludwig Koch, the David Attenborough of his day.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra

  36. The Broken Melody

    Musician George Kennaway recalls the life of the 19th-century cellist Auguste van Biene.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  37. Courage Brothers

    Anne Muir tells the story of blind Scottish preacher George Matheson.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio Scotland

  38. What's in Your Head

    How words or songs learned as a child have helped people in situations of extreme pressure

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra

  39. The Real Fairytale of New York

    Paul English tells the story of student nurse turned singer Emma Curran.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio Scotland

  40. Calum's Cabin

    Calum's family have fulfilled his dying wish to give other children with cancer a holiday.

    蜜芽传媒 One Scotland

  41. Andre Previn: All the Right Notes

    Profile of the celebrated pianist, conductor and composer Andre Previn.

    蜜芽传媒 Four

  42. The Kindertransport Story

    Lord Attenborough tells of the British rescue mission to save children from the Nazis.

    蜜芽传媒 One

  43. Pieces of a Man

    Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of activist, musician and writer Gil Scott-Heron.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra

  44. Hillsborough Stories

    Kelly Cates tells the stories of those who were at Hillsborough 20 years ago.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 5 Live

  45.

    Twin Sisters, Two Faiths

    Identical twin sisters talk about their different choices to follow Islam and Christianity

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  46. Jim Clark: The Quiet Champion

    Portrait of enigmatic 1960s world Formula One champion and motor racing legend Jim Clark.

    蜜芽传媒 Four

  47. Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot

    Documentary about the eventful life of three-time Formula 1 world champion Jackie Stewart.

    蜜芽传媒 Four

  48. There's More Here Than I Thought

    Who was Winifred Gill? Writer Kate Mosse uncovers the life of an extraordinary woman.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra

  49. Street Circus

    Midge Ure travels to Cape Town to visit Zip Zap School of Circus Arts for Social Change.

    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

  50. The Narnia Code

    CS Lewis expert Dr Michael Ward explains the hidden meaning behind the Narnia Chronicles.

    蜜芽传媒 One

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