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Factual: Life Stories

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(58 programmes available now on BBC iPlayer)

  1. BCFM Available on BBC iPlayer

    Community radio offering a voice to local groups and individuals.

  2. Belief Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme that talks to artists, scientists and thinkers about what they believe and why

  3. Beti a'i Phobol Available on BBC iPlayer

    Beti George yn sgwrsio gyda phobl diddorol. Interviews with interesting people.

  4. Between the Ears Available on BBC iPlayer

    Innovative and thought-provoking features on a wide variety of subjects

  5. Daughters of Britannia Available on BBC iPlayer

    Katie Hickman examines the lives of 'diplomatic women' through letters and diaries

  6. Days Like This Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series featuring people who talk about days that have mattered to them

  7. Desert Island Discs Available on BBC iPlayer

    Guests are invited to choose the eight records they would take to a desert island

  8. Euro Scots Available on BBC iPlayer

    Lesley Riddoch discovers what life is like for Scots who live and work in Europe

  9. Fishermen of Lleyn Available on BBC iPlayer

    Following the lives of the fishermen and their families who live on the Lleyn Peninsula

  10. Great Lives Available on BBC iPlayer

    Matthew Parris presents the biographical series

  11. Hard Times: The Short, Sad Life of Stephen Foster Available on BBC iPlayer

    A tribute to the groundbreaking American songwriter Stephen Foster

  12. Here We Come Available on BBC iPlayer

    John Waite tells the story of The Monkees, the successful 1960s pop group.

  13. How Tickled Am I? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mark Radcliffe presents profiles of the comedians who have made us laugh over the years

  14. James - My Alcoholic Friend Available on BBC iPlayer

    Annabel Croft's journey to help reunite James, a homeless man, with his family.

  15. Jim Cathcart Available on BBC iPlayer

    Life in the Bailiwick. What Guernsey is up to and and who's doing it.

  16. Jo Thoenes Available on BBC iPlayer

    Amazing stories from Oxfordshire.

  17. Journey of a Lifetime Available on BBC iPlayer

    Following the past winners of the BBC/Royal Geographical Society's travellers' competition

  18. Last Word Available on BBC iPlayer

    Radio 4's weekly obituary programme

  19. Li Yuan-Chia Available on BBC iPlayer

    The story of a Chinese artist who settled in a remote village near Hadrian's Wall.

  20. Ludwig Koch and the Music of Nature Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sean Street tells the story of the German wildlife sound recordist Ludwig Koch.

  21. Making History Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring ordinary people's links with the past

  22. Mark Powlett Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mark looks at what makes the people and places of Coventry and Warwickshire tick

  23. Mornings with Joanne Malin Available on BBC iPlayer

    The brightest, liveliest & most thought provoking WM magazine. Call Joanne: 08453 00 99 56

  24. My Favourite Year - Part 1 Available on BBC iPlayer

    Music, stories, people and places. Recalling the memories of your favourite year.

  25. My Judy Garland Life Available on BBC iPlayer

    Tamsin Grieg reads Susie Boyt's tribute to the Hollywood star

  26. Nia Available on BBC iPlayer

    Busnesu a sgwrsio, chwerthin a chrio. Chat, laughter and tears with Nia

  27. Nicki Whiteman Available on BBC iPlayer

    Join Nicki in the studio for great Berkshire stories and your choice of music after 3pm.

  28. O Lucky Man! Available on BBC iPlayer

    Documentary investigating the life and work of film director Lindsay Anderson.

  29. On the Ropes Available on BBC iPlayer

    Exploring the lives of successful people who have weathered storms in their careers

  30. Outlook Available on BBC iPlayer

    Global issues from a human perspective.

  31. Over The Rainbow With Yip Harburg Available on BBC iPlayer

    Broadcaster Stephen Evans explores the life and work of lyricist Yip Harburg.

  32. Paul Brazier Available on BBC iPlayer

    Paul spins the best of classic pop, plus the Where Am I Now challenge.

  33. Platform Shoes Available on BBC iPlayer

    Walking along a disused railway line in Wales, to find people's stories and the unusual

  34. Profile Available on BBC iPlayer

    Profile shines the spotlight on an individual who is making the headlines

  35. Rebels Cymreig Available on BBC iPlayer

    Gwrthryfelwyr Cymreig ar hyd y canrifoedd. Welsh rebels over the centuries

  36. Received with Thanks Available on BBC iPlayer

    Libby Purves hears the stories of people helped by the 2008 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal.

  37. Robbie Williams' Line Of Enquiry Available on BBC iPlayer

    Robbie Williams answers questions from a Radio 2 audience. Hosted by Kate Thornton.

  38. Sally on Sunday Available on BBC iPlayer

    Music, real-life stories and thoughtful interviews

  39. Saturday Live Available on BBC iPlayer

    Real life stories presented by Fi Glover

  40. Stephen Nolan Available on BBC iPlayer

    Fierce topical debate, direct from Manchester

  41. Take Two Available on BBC iPlayer

    Richard Coles presents the discussion series looking at musical collaborations

  42. Taking a Stand Available on BBC iPlayer

    Fergal Keane talks to individuals who have taken a stand against something significant

  43. The Alarm Call with Nancy Jackson Available on BBC iPlayer

    Much-loved music combined with interviews.

  44. The Bands That Mattered Available on BBC iPlayer

    Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands.

  45. The Best Christmas Present Ever Available on BBC iPlayer

    Hugh Dennis celebrates the work of The Salvation Army's Family Tracing Service.

  46. The Chambers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Following the barristers, clerks and staff of one of London's leading law chambers

  47. The Entrepreneur's Wound Available on BBC iPlayer

    Top business people discuss the effect that their traumatic childhood had on them.

  48. The Movie That Changed My Life Available on BBC iPlayer

    Well-known figures review their favourite movie with the assistance of expert contributors

  49. The Prime Ministers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Nick Robinson explores the history of Britain's prime ministers

  50. The Reunion Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series which reunites a group of people intimately involved in a moment of modern history

  51. Thuige Seo Available on BBC iPlayer

    A series of interviews with Donald Morrison

  52. Tony Fisher Available on BBC iPlayer

    Your show, your life.

  53. Twin Sisters, Two Faiths Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  54. Victoria Derbyshire Available on BBC iPlayer

    Phone-in and debate on the day's big stories

  55. What Happened Next? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Journalist Pennie Taylor talks to people who lived through traumatic events

  56. What Scientists Believe Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stephen Webster investigates the links between scientists' personal beliefs and their work

  57. What Sports Stars Do Next Available on BBC iPlayer

    Retired sports stars discuss what fills their lives now their competing days are over

  58. Witness Available on BBC iPlayer

    The story of our times told by the people who were there.

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