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Arena Episodes

  1. Radio Ha! It's Time for Just a Minute

    A look behind the scenes of Radio 4 comedy shows.

  2. Radio Ha! Meet Dead Ringers

    Behind the scenes of Radio 4 comedy shows.

  3. The Room

    An anxious recluse deals with the pressures of the outside world. By Harold Pinter.

  4. One for the Road

    Drama in which a torturer interrogates three members of the same family.

  5. Harold Pinter - Part Two: Celebration

    Exploring the relationship between the public and private dimensions of Pinter's life.

  6. Harold Pinter - Part One: The Room

    A look at Pinter's key theme, the room, through the rooms in which he wrote his plays.

  7. Sykes and a Day

    A profile of Eric Sykes, looking at his career as writer, performer and director.

  8. According to Beryl

    Beryl Bainbridge takes a tour of the last 20 years of writer Samuel Johnson's life.

  9. James Ellroy's Feast of Death

    Exploring the work of crime writer James Ellroy, whose credits include LA Confidential.

  10. Wisconsin Death Trip

    Tragedy, murder and mayhem in small-town Wisconsin in the 19th century.

  11. The Brian Epstein Story: Tomorrow Never Knows

    By the mid 60s, Epstein was lured into the world of gambling, sex and drugs.

  12. The Brian Epstein Story: The Sun Will Shine Tomorrow

    Documentary examining the turbulent life and career of Beatles manager Brian Epstein.

  13. Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century

    Portrait of crooner Frank Sinatra from early family background to showbusiness success.

  14. Cigars - Out of the Humidor

    Film following the story of the cigar from Cuban tobacco fields to Hollywood cigar bars.

  15. Tony Bennett’s New York

    A look at the man behind the voice as Tony Bennett takes a tour around his native city.

  16. The Burger and the King

    A remarkable guided tour through the culinary world of Elvis Presley. (1996)

  17. Voices from the Island

    Nelson Mandela and other ex-prisoners recall their incarceration on Robben Island. (1994)

  18. The Time Signal

    Looking at radio and it's history, Dr Carl Dolmetsch finds out why the pips changed pitch.

  19. Tales of Rock 'n' Roll: Walk on the Wild Side

    The story behind Lou Reed's classic song celebrating transvestism - Walk on the Wild Side.

  20. Peggy Sue: Tales of Rock and Roll

    The inspiration behind Buddy Holly's famous song provides fresh insights into his career.

  21. Philip Roth

    On the occasion of his 60th birthday, author Philip Roth discusses his life and his books.

  22. Edward Said: The Idea of Empire

    Palestinian writer and exile Edward Said talks about his book "Culture and Imperialism".

  23. Linda McCartney - Behind the Lens

    An Arena special focusing on Linda McCartney's photographic career.

  24. Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up

    Writer Armistead Maupin tells the story behind his Tales of the City novels.

  25. Masters Of The Canvas

    Pop artist Peter Blake's fascination with masked wrestler Kendo Nagasaki. (1992)

  26. Billy, How Did You Do It? - Part 3

    Director Billy Wilder discusses his career with German film-maker Volker Schlondorff.

  27. Billy, How Did You Do It? - Part 2

    Director Billy Wilder discusses his career with German film-maker Volker Schlondorff.

  28. Billy, How Did You Do It? - Part 1

    Director Billy Wilder discusses his career with German film-maker Volker Schlondorff.

  29. Caroline 199 - A Pirate's Tale

    Documentary looking at Radio Caroline, founded in 1964.

  30. The Strange Story of Joe Meek

    Documentary about the influential pop composer and record producer Joe Meek.

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