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  1. Na Deachdairean/Dictators

    We meet the most ruthless rulers of recent history, tracing their rise and fall.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ ALBA

  2. For Peat’s Sake

    Interwoven lives during the peat-cutting season on the Isle of Lewis.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland

  3. A Letter to Mrs Campbell

    Gavin Porter celebrates the influence of Wales' first black head teacher, Betty Campbell.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Wales

  4. Motor Niwron: Siwrna Sioned

    Aled Hughes sy'n holi Sioned Roberts-Jones, 15 mlynedd ers ei diagnosis o Motor Niwron.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Cymru

  5. This Cultural Life

    In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

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  6. A Better Class of Person by John Osborne (Omnibus)

    Autobiography of dramatist John Osborne, based on his childhood and early life.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra

  7. Cymry Newydd y Cyfnod Clo

    Beca Brown sy'n cwrdd â rhai o siaradwyr Cymraeg newydd y Cyfnod Clo.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Cymru

  8. Will She Do? By Eileen Atkins

    Actress Eileen Atkins' memoir of her childhood and early career.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

  9. Great Lives - 400 and Counting

    From Leon Trotsky to Morecambe and Wise - the story behind 400 Great Lives.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra

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    Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius

    Docudrama that recounts the astonishing life story of a forgotten genius.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four

  11. Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story

    An immersive journey through the trailblazing life of Jackie Collins.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two

  12. Fred MacAmhlaigh

    Fred MacAmhlaigh ann an còmhradh ri Dòmhnall Moireasdan mu bheatha 's mu bhàrdachd.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio nan Gàidheal

  13. The Flipside with Paris Lees

    Paris uses stories of human nature and science to understand why we are the way we are.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

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  14. Uncanny

    Danny Robins investigates compelling real-life stories of the paranormal.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

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  15. Britain's Blonde Bombshell - The Diana Dors Story

    Honor Blackman pays tribute to actress and personality Diana Dors.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra

  16. Barney Curley: The Man Who Beat the Bookies

    How Barney Curley pulled off the greatest gambling coup in horse racing history.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland

  17. Aberfan: Tip Number 7

    The Aberfan disaster shook the world - 116 children and 28 adults died on 21 October 1966

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Wales

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  18. An Cuan Sgith (The Minch)

    Anne Lundon on stories and people connected to the stretch of sea known as The Minch.

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  19. Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn

    Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn solve your problems. Or try, at the very least.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

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  20. Things Fell Apart

    Strange tales from the culture wars with Jon Ronson.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

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  21. Keith Jarrett: The Art of Improvisation

    A fascinating portrait of Keith Jarrett, whose work straddles classical music and jazz.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four

  22. Surviving Helmand

    Inspiring documentary on the war in Helmand told through the experience of four survivors.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Wales

  23. Surviving Helmand

    Inspiring documentary on Helmand told through four emotional testimonies.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Wales

  24. Legends Fall in the Making

    The story of Juice WRLD, Pop Smoke, XXXTentacion and Lil Peep.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 1Xtra

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  25. Eilean Chanaigh

    An insight into island life in a fragile community with only 15 residents.

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  26. Siya Kolisi: The Journey of a Champion

    South Africa's rugby union captain Siya Kolisi talks to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sports Editor Dan Roan.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News

  27. Cofio Gary Speed

    Deng mlynedd ers ei farwolaeth, Owain Tudur Jones sy'n cofio'r diweddar Gary Speed.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Cymru

  28. The Man Behind the Mask – Dave Prowse

    A celebration of the Bristol-born bodybuilder and actor behind Darth Vader.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra

  29. George on George

    George Harrison and Russell Davies look back at the life of entertainer, George Formby.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra

  30. مراهقتي (Morahakaty)

    تابوهات المراهقة، من تقديم كريمة كواح و إعداد ميس باقي.

    إذاعة بي بي سي عربي

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  31. Dewr

    Tara Bethan yn sgwrsio am heriau bywyd, a’r ffordd mae creadigrwydd yn gallu helpu.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Cymru

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  32. 100 Women in Conversation: Rebel Wilson

    100 Women in Conversation meets actress, producer and director Rebel Wilson.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News

  33. Calum Cille: An Naomh Dana/Columba - The Bold Saint

    The life story of one of Ireland and Scotland’s most important saints, St Columba.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ ALBA

  34. The Asian Welsh

    Series exploring how immigration has transformed Welsh health, culture and the economy.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Wales

  35.

    Leaving the Family ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½

    Geoff Bird charts the sadness and excitement of children growing up and flying the nest.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

  36. Hayley Goes... Limitless

    Hayley faces up to her ignorance about disability and learns something new about herself.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Wales

  37. House of Maxwell

    Spanning more than half a century, the staggering tale of fortunes built and lost.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two

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  38. The Listening Project

    Featuring conversations about the Blitz, climate change and working full time as a clown.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Ulster

  39. Siân Phillips

    Yr actores Siân Phillips yn sgwrsio am ei bywyd a'i gyrfa gyda Hywel Gwynfryn.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Cymru

  40.

    Mr Fletcher, the Poet

    1986 documentary about mining community life by acclaimed radio producer Piers Plowright.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

  41.

    A Family of Strangers

    How a simple DNA test turned worlds upside down, leading to profound questions of identity

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

  42. Tommy – Fear a’ Bhogsa

    A’ cuimhneachadh fear a’ bhogsa-ciùil, Tommy Macleòid a bhàsaich na bu tràithe am-bliadhna

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio nan Gàidheal

  43. Call to Kabul

    Anita Anand tracks an unfolding story of three brothers being hunted by the Taliban.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

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  44. Cofio Gary Speed

    Deng mlynedd ers ei farwolaeth, Owain Tudur Jones sy'n cofio'r diweddar Gary Speed.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Cymru

  45. Daniel Barenboim: In His Own Words

    Daniel Barenboim speaks more candidly than ever before about his life and music.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four

  46. Mu Chriochan Hoil (Derick Thomson @ 100)

    Cathy MacDonald spotlights Derick Thomson, learning about the man behind the poetry.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ ALBA

  47. Alistair MacLean: An Sgeulaiche

    Alistair MacLean, the Gaelic-speaking international best-selling author, revealed.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ ALBA

  48. Walter Smith - A Tribute

    A celebration of the life of the former Rangers, Everton and Scotland manager.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland

  49. Walking on Jupiter

    A true story about surviving suicide – narrated by Stephen Graham.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

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  50. Shirley Bassey: I Am What I Am

    Shirley Bassey in her own words and in those of her friends and colleagues.

    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One

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