Arena Episodes Episode guide
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Miller Meets Mandela
Nelson Mandela talks to Arthur Miller in a rare and momentous interview. (1991)
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Agatha Christie: An Unfinished Portrait
Profile celebrating the centenary of the author Agatha Christie鈥檚 birth.
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Oooh, Er, Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story
Documentary about the life of Frankie Howerd, with help from friends and colleagues.
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Jana Bokova's Havana
The citizens of Havana talk about their lives, their city and Cuba under Castro.
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Paris Is Burning
A vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City鈥檚 drag ball scene.
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Blackpool
1989 documentary which takes a look at Europe's most successful holiday resort.
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Byrne About Byrne
Author John Byrne's diverse and inventive autobiographical film. With Robbie Coltrane.
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My Name Is Celia Cruz
Profile of the legendary Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz, who lived and worked in New York.
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Broadway - The Great White Way
Arena travels the length of Broadway and explores the myths of the Great White Way.
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Woody Guthrie
The life of Woody Guthrie, travelling American singer-songwriter. (1988)
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Dennis Potter
Alan Yentob interviews TV dramatist Dennis Potter about his life and work.
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Henry Moore
John Read shares his memories of the artist he filmed six times over 28 years. (1986)
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Louise Brooks
Film exploring the life of one of the most celebrated icons of early cinema.
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Tango Mio
Traces the colourful story of the seductive and mysterious dance, the tango.
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Tosca's Kiss
Documentary about Casa Verdi, a rambling mansion that is a now home to retired musicians.
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Buddy Holly
Documentary looking at the short but brilliant career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly.
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The Everly Brothers: Songs of Innocence and Experience
Film about the Everly Brothers, among the most revered of the early rock 'n' roll giants. (R)
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Jerry Lee Lewis: Live in Bristol 1984
Arena presents a concert by legend of rock 'n' roll Jerry Lee Lewis.
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The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert
1983 Royal Albert Hall concert by the Everly Brothers following their ten-year split. (R)
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Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
Documentary about Bette Davis, including an interview with the Hollywood star herself.
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A Genius Like Us
Portrait of playwright Joe Orton, murdered by his lover Kenneth Halliwell in 1967.
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Mike Leigh: Making Plays
Mike Leigh talks about his work and his dramatic processes.
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A Tall Story - How Salman Rushdie Pickled All of India
Salman Rushdie talks about India and Midnight's Children's autobiographical elements.
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The Art of Radio Times and The Eye of the "Eye"
A contrast in visual style: the art of Radio Times and the jaundiced eye of Private Eye.
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Have You Seen the Mona Lisa...?
There's only one Mona Lisa, but she's everywhere. Arena looks behind the Gioconda smile.
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The Comic Strip Hero
A look at the legend of 'Superman' and its portrayal in comic books and films.
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Edward Hopper
Documentary about the great American realist painter and printmaker Edward Hopper.
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Today Carshalton Beeches... Tomorrow Croydon
A look at the roles in the rock world of John Peel and John Walters, his producer.
