BBC - Programmes categorised as Documentaries

Welsh Way of Life
Documentary series looking at the change in Welsh lifestyles over the years
BBC Two Wales
Doctor Who Confidential
A look behind the scenes of the famous sci-fi show
BBC Three
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Things We Forgot to Remember
Series examining overlooked but noteworthy historical events, with Michael Portillo
BBC Radio 4
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Crossing Continents
Stories from around the world and the people at the heart of them.
BBC Radio 4
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The Cinema Show
Film magazine
BBC Four
The Witness
Eyewitness accounts of historic events
BBC Two
Unearthing Mysteries
Archaeological series investigating the mysteries and secrets of the past
BBC Radio 7
Wild
Series of wildlife and nature documentaries with access to never-before-seen footage.
BBC Two
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Children of Helen House
Documentary series about a centre which cares for terminally-ill kids
BBC Two
Wildlife on One
Nature documentary series narrated by David Attenborough
BBC One
A Seaside Parish
Documentary series following Rev Christine Musser in her Cornish parish
BBC Two
Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends
Documentaries by writer and presenter Louis Theroux
BBC Two
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Seaside Rescue
Documentary series following the work of maritime rescue services.
BBC One
Timewatch
History documentary series
BBC Two
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Storyville
Amazing, shocking, inspiring and award-winning - the best in international documentaries.
BBC Four
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Panorama
Investigative documentary series revealing the truth about the stories that matter.
BBC One
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The Law Show
Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
BBC Radio 4
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File on 4 Investigates
File on 4 Investigates: News-making original journalism.
BBC Radio 4
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EastEnders Revealed
What's the latest gossip from Walford? All the backstage drama around Albert Square.
BBC Three
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Comedy Connections
Series charting the history of the best of British comedy
BBC One
The Archive Hour
A look back at programmes and recordings from the BBC archives
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Flying Gardener
Chris Beardshaw takes to the skies for a bird's-eye perspective on inspirational gardens
BBC Two
Natural World
Wildlife series. In-depth stories of incredible animals with award-winning photography.
BBC Two
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House Traders
The inside story of the ill-fated Philip Johnston & Company Estate Agency
BBC One
Medical Mavericks
An exploration of how pioneering doctors laid the foundations of modern medicine
BBC Four
Clare Teal's Jazz Divas
Clare Teal celebrates a collection of the world's greatest female jazz musicians
BBC Radio 2
Between the Ears
Innovative and thought-provoking features on a wide variety of subjects
BBC Radio 3
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Horizon
Horizon tells amazing science stories and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
BBC Two
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This World
International current affairs documentaries.
BBC Two
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Wainwright Walks
An exploration of the work of Britain's greatest fell walker and author, Alfred Wainwright
BBC Four
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The Trees that Made Britain
Examining how trees have always been at the heart of Britain's political and economic life
BBC Two
Help! My Dog's As Fat As Me
Eight fat dogs and their overweight owners take on a joint diet and exercise regime.
BBC Three
Tales from the Stave
Series that tracks down the stories behind the scores of well-known pieces of music
BBC Radio 4
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Come in from the Cold: The Return of Joni Mitchell
Two-part series in which Amanda Ghost interviews singer songwriter Joni Mitchell
BBC Radio 2
Are We Having Fun Yet?
Series examining how much Britain changed between 1997 and 2007
BBC Four
Whistleblower
Investigation series that goes undercover to expose sharp practice and lax standards
BBC One
Christine's Garden
Horticulturalist Christine Walkden opens the door on her charming garden
BBC Two
Our World
BBC journalism at its best with programmes that expose and evaluate global topics.
BBC News
Rock Family Trees
Series exploring the dramas that lie behind some of the best-known bands.
BBC Two
The Conspiracy Files
Programme investigating conspiracy theories concerning contemporary events
BBC Two
Tales from the National Library
Series celebrating the centenary of the National Library of Wales
BBC Two Wales
Bill Oddie Goes Wild
The birdwatching comedian travels around Britain looking at wildlife
BBC Two
Waiting Room
Series which draws out the dreams and preoccupations of people living in Britain
BBC Four
Coming Home
Celebrities investigate their Welsh heritage.
BBC One Wales
Nation on Film
Documentary series exploring the use of film as an eyewitness to history
BBC Four
Asian Network Reports Special
Monthly documentaries throwing a spotlight on British Asian issues
BBC Asian Network
People's Century
A look back at the events of the 20th century with the people that were there
BBC Two
First Editions
Unearthing the real people who were the original models for famous literary characters.
BBC Radio Scotland
Scotland's Music
Music documentaries.
BBC Radio Scotland
Street Gangs of Dundee
Documentary
BBC Radio Scotland

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