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Arena Episodes

  1.

    Miller Meets Mandela

    Nelson Mandela talks to Arthur Miller in a rare and momentous interview. (1991)

  2. Agatha Christie: An Unfinished Portrait

    Profile celebrating the centenary of the author Agatha Christie’s birth.

  3. Oooh, Er, Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story

    Documentary about the life of Frankie Howerd, with help from friends and colleagues.

  4. Jana Bokova's Havana

    The citizens of Havana talk about their lives, their city and Cuba under Castro.

  5. Paris Is Burning

    A vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s drag ball scene.

  6. Blackpool

    1989 documentary which takes a look at Europe's most successful holiday resort.

  7. Byrne About Byrne

    Author John Byrne's diverse and inventive autobiographical film. With Robbie Coltrane.

  8. My Name Is Celia Cruz

    Profile of the legendary Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz, who lived and worked in New York.

  9. Broadway - The Great White Way

    Arena travels the length of Broadway and explores the myths of the Great White Way.

  10. Woody Guthrie

    The life of Woody Guthrie, travelling American singer-songwriter. (1988)

  12. Dennis Potter

    Alan Yentob interviews TV dramatist Dennis Potter about his life and work.

  13. Henry Moore

    John Read shares his memories of the artist he filmed six times over 28 years. (1986)

  14. Louise Brooks

    Film exploring the life of one of the most celebrated icons of early cinema.

  15. Tango Mio

    Traces the colourful story of the seductive and mysterious dance, the tango.

  16. Tosca's Kiss

    Documentary about Casa Verdi, a rambling mansion that is a now home to retired musicians.

  17. Buddy Holly

    Documentary looking at the short but brilliant career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly.

  18. 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)

  19. Jerry Lee Lewis: Live in Bristol 1984

    Arena presents a concert by legend of rock 'n' roll Jerry Lee Lewis.

  20. The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert

    1983 Royal Albert Hall concert by the Everly Brothers following their ten-year split. (R)

  21. Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano

    Documentary about Bette Davis, including an interview with the Hollywood star herself.

  22. A Genius Like Us

    Portrait of playwright Joe Orton, murdered by his lover Kenneth Halliwell in 1967.

  23. Mike Leigh: Making Plays

    Mike Leigh talks about his work and his dramatic processes.

  25. A Tall Story - How Salman Rushdie Pickled All of India

    Salman Rushdie talks about India and Midnight's Children's autobiographical elements.

  26. 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.

  27. Have You Seen the Mona Lisa...?

    There's only one Mona Lisa, but she's everywhere. Arena looks behind the Gioconda smile.

  28. The Comic Strip Hero

    A look at the legend of 'Superman' and its portrayal in comic books and films.

  29. Edward Hopper

    Documentary about the great American realist painter and printmaker Edward Hopper.

  30. Today Carshalton Beeches... Tomorrow Croydon

    A look at the roles in the rock world of John Peel and John Walters, his producer.

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