Arena at 50
Celebrating the world’s greatest artists and musicians
Anthony Wall Remembers... Arena—Remembers...
Anthony Wall looks back on his time on landmark arts series Arena.
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Chelsea Hotel—Arena
Chelsea Hotel in New York, a haven for some of the 20th century's greatest talent. (1981)
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The Banana—Arena
Programme exploring the cultural significance of the banana.
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From Roger Moore with Love—Arena
Friends, family and co-stars share memories of legendary British icon Roger Moore.
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Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy—Arena
Film exploring the unique talent, life and body of work of Caroline Aherne.
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My Way—Arena
An investigation of the appeal and power of the popular song My Way, written by Paul Anka.
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Masters of the Canvas—Arena
Pop artist Peter Blake's fascination with masked wrestler Kendo Nagasaki. From 1992.
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Art and Design: The Journey—Arena
Writer George Melly talks about the influence of surrealism on his early life.
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Episode 1—Arena, The Orson Welles Story
First of a two-part film profile of Orson Welles, which goes as far as Touch of Evil.
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Episode 2—Arena, The Orson Welles Story
Second of a two-part profile of Orson Welles, looking at films including The Trial.
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The Private Life of the Ford Cortina—Arena
A witty look at the history of the Ford Cortina.
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The Last Soviet Citizen—Arena
The story of the Soviet citizen who was stranded in space for ten months.
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Louise Brooks—Arena
Film exploring the life of one of the most celebrated icons of early cinema.
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Sister Wendy and the Art of the Gospel—Arena
After years of telling the story of Christian art, Sister Wendy Beckett tells her own.
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Coco Chanel Unbuttoned—Arena
Style, sex and power: the extraordinary story of Coco Chanel.
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Francis Bacon—Arena
Artist Francis Bacon talks with great candour to writer and critic David Sylvester.
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The Dreams of William Golding—Arena
An insight into the private obsessions and insecurities of author William Golding.
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Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day—Arena
A film portrait of one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, Billie Holiday.
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Loaded: Lads, Mags and Mayhem—Arena
A nostalgic romp through the rise – and fall – of the 90s lads mag phenomenon.
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Steven McRae: Dancing Back to the Light—Arena
The story of ballet dancer Steven McRae's recovery after damaging his Achilles tendon.
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Maria Callas: The Final Act—Arena
The truth about the Maria Callas myth and the gift of her extraordinary voice.
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The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough: Part 1—Arena
Arena special celebrating the life and career of Richard Attenborough.
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The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough: Part 2—Arena
Arena special celebrating the life and career of Richard Attenborough.
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Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century—Arena
Portrait of crooner Frank Sinatra from early family background to showbusiness success.
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