Arena at 40
Celebrating 40 years of gold standard documentaries for the BBC and world audiences.
Into the Limelight - Tribute Bands—Arena
Meet the musicians who perform in tribute acts at the Limelight Club in Crewe. (2007)
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The Burger and the King—Arena
A remarkable guided tour through the culinary world of Elvis Presley. (1996)
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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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Desert Island Discs—Arena
A celebration of Roy Plomley's radio favourite with some celebrity castaways' help.
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Voices from the Island—Arena
Nelson Mandela and other ex-prisoners recall their incarceration on Robben Island. (1994)
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Dylan Thomas: From Grave to Cradle—Arena
An examination of the work and the legend of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. (2003)
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Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
Jim White takes a road trip into the heart of the poor white American South. (2004)
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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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Henry Moore—Arena
John Read shares his memories of the artist he filmed six times over 28 years. (1986)
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Six Days in September—Arena
Profile of John Hoyland, seen by many as England's finest abstract painter. (1979)
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Sonny Boy Williamson Sings—Arena, Blues Night
Rare footage of the harmonica blues player Sonny Boy Williamson. (1985)
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B.B. King Speaks—Arena, Blues Night
John Walters talks to B.B. King about his extraordinary life. (1985)
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Blind John Davis—Arena, Blues Night
Studs Terkel and pianist Blind John Davis meet in Chicago to discuss the blues. (1985)
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Blues Medley—Arena, Blues Night
Blues medley featuring Fred McDowell, Lead Belly and Billie Holiday. (1985)
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Big Bill Blues—Arena, Blues Night
Big Bill Broonzy sings and plays the blues in a Belgian nightclub. (1985)
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