Arena - Art and Design: The Journey
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- My Brain: After the RuptureThe incredible story of Clemency Burton-Hill’s recovery following a brain haemorrhage.1h 21m
- Steven McRae: Dancing Back to the LightThe story of ballet dancer Steven McRae's recovery after damaging his Achilles tendon.1h 27m
- Maria Callas: The Final ActThe truth about the Maria Callas myth and the gift of her extraordinary voice.59 mins
- From Roger Moore with LoveFriends, family and co-stars share memories of legendary British icon Roger Moore.1h 19m
- Loaded: Lads, Mags and MayhemA nostalgic romp through the rise – and fall – of the 90s lads mag phenomenon.1h 29m
- Caroline Aherne: Queen of ComedyFilm exploring the unique talent, life and body of work of Caroline Aherne.1h 10m
- Being Kae TempestA look at Kae Tempest's creative process throughout a period of profound artistic change.59 mins
- Coco Chanel UnbuttonedStyle, sex and power: the extraordinary story of Coco Chanel.1h 29m
- The Stones and Brian JonesA look at the musical genius of Brian Jones in the early days of the Rolling Stones.1h 33m
- The Mysterious Mr LagerfeldLegendary designer Karl Lagerfeld was an enigma. Who was the man behind the sunglasses?1h 28m
- Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and the Legendary TapesPortrait of Delia Derbyshire, the electronic sound pioneer behind the Doctor Who theme.1h 30m
- Bergman: A Year in the LifeDocumentary that exposes a darker, less well-known side of film director Ingmar Bergman.1h 55m
- All the World's a Screen - Shakespeare on FilmDocumentary exploring the rich, global history of Shakespeare in the cinema.59 mins
- Night and DayA new film made entirely from Arena's own archive, evoking the 24-hour daily cycle.1h 30m
- Sister Wendy and the Art of the GospelAfter years of telling the story of Christian art, Sister Wendy Beckett tells her own.59 mins
- Screen GoddessesFilm about female movie stars such as Garbo, Dietrich, Hayworth, Crawford and Monroe.59 mins
- The Dreams of William GoldingAn insight into the private obsessions and insecurities of author William Golding.1h 29m
- Ken Dodd's HappinessProfile of Ken Dodd, one of Britain's most enduring variety entertainers.58 mins
- Into the Limelight - Tribute BandsMeet the musicians who perform in tribute acts at the Limelight Club in Crewe. (2007)59 mins
- The Brian Epstein StoryDocumentary examining the turbulent life and career of Beatles manager Brian Epstein.1h 29m
- The UndergroundA 150-year journey using literature, music and film inspired by the London underground.56 mins
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- Hank Williams: Honky Tonk BluesDocumentary about legendary country music singer-songwriter Hank Williams.1h 18m
- Dylan Thomas: From Grave to CradleAn examination of the work and the legend of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.1h
- The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough: Part 2Arena special celebrating the life and career of Richard Attenborough.58 mins
- The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough: Part 1Arena special celebrating the life and career of Richard Attenborough.59 mins
- My WayAn investigation of the appeal and power of the popular song My Way, written by Paul Anka.37 mins
- Salgado: The Spectre of HopePhotographer Sebastião Salgado in conversation with writer and artist John Berger.52 mins
- Wisconsin Death TripTragedy, murder and mayhem in small-town Wisconsin in the 19th century.1h 15m
- Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the CenturyPortrait of crooner Frank Sinatra from early family background to showbusiness success.1h 33m
- The BananaProgramme exploring the cultural significance of the banana.59 mins
- Tony Bennett’s New YorkA look at the man behind the voice as Tony Bennett takes a tour around his native city.1h 21m
- The Burger and the KingA remarkable guided tour through the culinary world of Elvis Presley. (1996)56 mins
- The Peter Sellers Story: Episode 3The last of three film portraits of one of the world's greatest comic actors.1h 7m
- The Peter Sellers Story: Episode 2The second of three film portraits of one of the world's greatest comic actors.1h 9m
- The Peter Sellers Story: Episode 1The first of three films presenting a portrait of one of the world's greatest comic actors1h 7m
