The Grateful Dead, icons of the 1960s San Francisco hippie scene, have been secretly funding British composers overlooked in their homeland through their Rex Foundation.
Aired: Oct 1, 1975The premiere episode sets the stage, featuring Ronald Eyre's theatre review, ...
Aired: Oct 8, 1975In the next episode, George Melly examines the art of marketing the 1970s, a ...
Aired: Oct 15, 1975The next episode features an exclusive interview with renowned author Howard ...
Aired: Oct 22, 1975In the next episode, a renowned cartoonist shares insights on the iconic New ...
Aired: Oct 29, 1975Peter Hall discusses the National Theatre's rich history and its exciting new...
Aired: Nov 5, 1975William Feaver, a renowned art critic, joins the discussion to explore the th...
Aired: Nov 12, 1975In the next episode, a provocative playwright's latest work sparks a heated d...
Aired: Nov 19, 1975In the next episode, renowned author Shirley Conran shares her insights as a ...
Aired: Nov 26, 1975Next episode's highlights include a critique of recent British stage producti...
Aired: Dec 3, 1975In the next episode, a renowned guest columnist, Terry Measham, takes center ...
Aired: Dec 10, 1975Mikhail Baryshnikov and Natalia Makarova take to the stage to rehearse for a ...
Aired: Dec 17, 1975A documentary filmmaker and journalist explore the devastating impact of dest...
Aired: Jan 7, 1976Deborah Norton brings the latest news, insightful interviews, and highlights ...
Aired: Jan 14, 1976Aired: Jan 21, 1976Jonathan Miller presents a captivating review of the most thrilling and enter...
Aired: Jan 28, 1976Exploring the pioneering work of American photographer Paul Strand and the la...
Aired: Feb 4, 1976The next episode takes Arena to Scarborough for the British premiere of a new...
Aired: Feb 11, 1976The next episode explores the world of community art, delving into the inspir...
Aired: Feb 18, 1976In the next episode, Claire Bloom and Kenneth Tynan engage in a thought-provo...
Aired: Feb 25, 1976In the next episode, Arena engages in a thought-provoking conversation with r...
Aired: Mar 3, 1976The next episode of Arena brings a selection of contemporary theatre from Par...
Aired: Mar 10, 1976Next episode, "Arena" takes a fascinating look at the innovative works of Bri...
Aired: Mar 17, 1976The curtain closes on the iconic Old Vic building as its beloved performers a...
Aired: Mar 24, 1976Adrian Henry, a Liverpool-based poet and painter, joins "The Face of Merseysi...
25. Theatre: Happy Birthday Royal Court
Aired: Mar 31, 1976The royal court is marking a major milestone as alumni from its 20-year histo...
26. Art and Design: Art for Money's Sake?
Aired: Apr 7, 1976The art world is scrutinized as Barrie Penrose delves into the inner workings...
27. Edinburgh International Festival 1976: Part 1
Aired: Aug 25, 1976The next episode will feature renowned singers Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Gali...
28. Edinburgh International Festival 1976: Part 2
Aired: Sep 1, 1976The next episode will showcase a diverse range of performances, including a s...
29. Edinburgh International Festival 1976: Part 3
Aired: Sep 8, 1976In the next episode, renowned writer Germaine Greer and her god-daughter Ruby...
30. Theatre: A Dream Come True
Aired: Sep 15, 1976The premiere of the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester is explored in the n...
Aired: Sep 22, 1976In the next episode, renowned film director Robert Altman sits down with Gavi...
32. Art and Design: After Samuel Palmer
Aired: Sep 29, 1976The expert who uncovered Tom Keating's Samuel Palmer forgeries shares his ste...
Aired: Oct 6, 1976In the next episode, Frank Westmore shares his insights with Gavin Millar, di...
Aired: Oct 13, 1976Acclaimed playwright Peter Shaffer reflects on his career and creative proces...
Aired: Oct 20, 1976Eric Rohmer, renowned director, sits down with Gavin Millar to discuss his cr...
36. Art and Design: The Illustrators: The Work of Mick Brownfield and Allan Manha
Aired: Oct 27, 1976Next episode, British illustrators Mick Brownfield and Allan Manham share the...
Aired: Nov 3, 1976A renowned director of gritty action films discusses the challenges of being ...
38. Theatre: The Cultural Common Market
Aired: Nov 10, 1976Next episode explores the esteemed Theatre National Populaire in France, feat...
Aired: Nov 17, 1976The 20th London Film Festival's underrepresentation of British films sparks a...
40. Art and Design: Sculpture for the Blind/Linda Benedict-Jones/James Boswell
Aired: Nov 24, 1976A Tate Gallery exhibition featuring a unique sculpture for the visually impai...
Aired: Dec 1, 1976Arena engages in discussions with renowned Spanish filmmakers at the Madrid p...
42. Theatre: Brecht in Newcastle
Aired: Dec 8, 1976A special 20th anniversary celebration takes place at Newcastle's University ...
Aired: Dec 15, 1976Next episode's highlights include a showcase of Disney's exhibit at the Victo...
Aired: Jan 5, 1977Mel Brooks discusses his latest film, "Silent Movie", just before its London ...
45. Art and Design: Sam Smith: Genuine England/Arena Review
Aired: Jan 12, 1977Next episode, we'll delve into the enchanting realm of wood-sculptor Sam Smit...
Aired: Jan 19, 1977In the next episode, a renowned director, Martin Ritt, and a skilled writer, ...
47. Theatre: Spokesong/At Home with Mole
Aired: Jan 26, 1977Next episode features an exclusive interview with Stewart Parker about his la...
Aired: Feb 2, 1977Weekly Film Review
49. Art and Design: Ralph Steadman
Aired: Feb 9, 1977Ralph Steadman brings his unique illustrations to a children's anti-war story...
Aired: Feb 16, 1977In the next episode, Gavin Miller sits down with director Sidney Lumet and sc...
51. Theatre: The Cultural Common Market: Peter Stein and the Schaubuhne
Aired: Feb 23, 1977Peter Stein, director of Die Schaubuhne theatre co-operative, brings his Shak...
Aired: Mar 2, 1977A conversation between film critic Pauline Kael and director Gavin Millar exp...
53. Art and Design: What Is a Hologram?/Kit Williams - Ring Around the Moon
Aired: Mar 9, 1977Arena delves into the world of holograms, exploring their creative possibilit...
Aired: Mar 16, 1977The conversation turns to the evolving nature of stardom as James Mason refle...
Aired: Mar 23, 1977Arena explores the inner workings of three UK theatres, delving into their cr...
Aired: Mar 30, 1977Exploring the iconic Ealing Studios, featuring memorable scenes from their mo...
57. Art and Design: Family Pieces/Both Sides of the Line/The Divine and the Fantastic
Aired: Apr 6, 1977In the next episode, the art world comes alive as we explore the works of thr...
Aired: Apr 13, 1977In this special episode, Gavin Millar sits down with acclaimed director Berna...
59. Theatre: The Prospect Before Us
Aired: Apr 20, 1977The Prospect Theatre Company revives the Old Vic, showcasing rehearsal footag...
Aired: Apr 27, 1977In this upcoming episode, renowned director Bernardo Bertolucci shares insigh...
61. Art and Design: The Continuous Diary/Dine's Drawings
Aired: May 4, 1977In the next episode, Ian Breakwall abandons his career as a painter to explor...
Aired: May 11, 1977Next episode of Arena explores the evolution of erotic films, featuring a tri...
Aired: May 25, 1977Sophia Loren sits down for a rare interview to mark the premiere of her lates...
Aired: Jun 8, 1977The Cannes Film Festival is a unique event that blends glamour and commerce. ...
65. Theatre: Playwrights of the 70's
Aired: Jun 15, 1977A new generation of British playwrights has burst onto the scene, with notabl...
Aired: Sep 7, 1977The next episode showcases the vibrant 1977 Edinburgh International Festival,...
Aired: Sep 14, 1977Gavin Millar returns for a new season, exploring the vibrant film industry in...
Aired: Sep 21, 1977Aired: Sep 28, 1977Aired: Oct 5, 1977A conversation between two Hollywood legends, Diane Keaton and Woody Allen, d...
Aired: Oct 12, 1977Aired: Oct 19, 197773. Art and Design: Richard Seifert
Aired: Oct 26, 1977Aired: Nov 2, 197775. Theatre: Hands Off the Classics
Aired: Nov 9, 1977The art of adaptation: when does creative license cross the line into artisti...
76. Cinema: 21st London Film Festival
Aired: Nov 16, 197777. Art and Design: The Family/Wrapping up the Reichstag
Aired: Nov 23, 197778. Cinema: 21st London Film Festival - Part 2
Aired: Nov 30, 1977Aired: Dec 7, 1977Aired: Dec 14, 197781. Cinema: The Force is with us?
Aired: Jan 11, 1978The next episode of this series delves into the phenomenon of Star Wars, the ...
82. Art and Design: 'The Journey' or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist
Aired: Jan 18, 1978George Melly delves into his enduring fascination with surrealism, its examin...
83. Cinema: The Force is with us? - Part 2/Howard Hawks
Aired: Jan 25, 1978The phenomenal success of Star Wars, the biggest and fastest money-maker in m...
84. Theatre: ' But please, this is a farce! ' The story of The Cherry Orchard
Aired: Feb 1, 1978The debate continues: is Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard a drama or a comedy, wi...
Aired: Feb 8, 1978The next episode's plot revolves around a British film, The Duellists, which ...
86. Art and Design: Carrington
Aired: Feb 15, 1978Aired: Feb 22, 197888. Theatre: Hey Kids! Let's Do the Show Right Here ...
Aired: Mar 1, 197889. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Aired: Mar 8, 197890. Art and Design: Carl Andre
Aired: Mar 15, 1978Aired: Mar 22, 1978Aired: Mar 29, 197893. Art and Design: Way Out West
Aired: Apr 5, 197894. Theatre: Children of the Gods
Aired: Apr 12, 197895. Television: When Is A Play Not A Play?
Aired: Apr 17, 1978A special episode honors the legacy of renowned British filmmaker Alan Clarke...
96. Art and Design: George Melly
Aired: May 3, 1978Aired: May 10, 1978Aired: May 24, 1978Aired: Oct 11, 1978The next episode of the Francois Truffaut Season on BBC2 will feature "L'Enfa...
Aired: Oct 18, 1978Vanessa Redgrave returns to the English stage after a five-year absence, star...
Aired: Oct 25, 1978Christopher Isherwood, a 40-year Hollywood transplant, reflects on his succes...
Aired: Nov 22, 1978A new British period film is set to have its Royal Premiere tomorrow, showcas...
Aired: Dec 6, 1978The 2023 London Film Festival featured a diverse range of films from India, s...
104. Arena: The Museum of Drawers
Aired: Jan 8, 1979Anthony Green is a renowned figurative painter, known for his original and ap...
Aired: Jan 15, 1979Jacques Henri Lartigue began taking photographs at age 7 in 1902, documenting...
Aired: Jan 17, 1979Cinema today is explored in another installment of this regular series, prese...
Aired: Jan 21, 1979Renowned film director Robert Altman discusses his latest project, A Wedding,...
Aired: Jan 22, 1979Two years after leaving her job at Woolworths, 20-year-old Marion Elliott tra...
109. Athol Fugard: A Lesson from Aloes
Aired: Jan 29, 1979The next episode follows the journey of Athol Fugard's latest play, A Lesson ...
Aired: Jan 31, 1979John Carpenter's third feature film, Halloween, has opened in London, followi...
111. Maler's Requiem - Words and Images
Aired: Feb 5, 1979The next episode delves into the art of Leopoldo Maler, where unexpected elem...
112. Piaf AND What Did You Do in 'The Warp' Daddy?
Aired: Feb 12, 1979Jane Lapotaire, known for her role as Marie Curie, has received widespread cr...
Aired: Feb 14, 1979British filmmakers are making waves in the science fiction genre, with John B...
114. Other Writers Will Tell You Different and The Moving Picture Mime Show
Aired: Feb 26, 1979The next episode of Arena profiles an original new talent, Glasgow playwright...
Aired: Feb 28, 1979Next episode, the spotlight shines on two talented women: Isabelle Huppert, a...
Aired: Mar 5, 1979Next episode of GEOFF DUNBAR'S animation film premieres on television, based ...
Aired: Mar 12, 1979What do these individuals have in common is that they have all recorded or pe...
Aired: Mar 14, 1979A chilling new horror film, "Invasion", pays homage to the classic 1978 thril...
Aired: Mar 19, 1979Meet Dame Edna Everage, a living legend, in this exclusive arts documentary. ...
120. 'Let Us Now Praise Famous Men ': Alabama 40 Years On
Aired: Mar 26, 1979In the midst of the Great Depression's peak in 1936, writer James Agee and ph...
Aired: Mar 28, 1979Next episode explores the lesser-known film-makers in Hong Kong, tackling iss...
Aired: Apr 2, 1979The next episode of Arena features Sham 69, a rock band with a dedicated foll...
123. The King and I AND Journey to the Surface of the Earth
Aired: Apr 9, 1979Elvis is king for David Oxtoby, who has been painting rock 'n' roll stars sin...
Aired: Apr 15, 1979The next episode of Arena features a unique documentary about ventriloquism, ...
Aired: May 21, 1979The next episode explores the story of Steel Pulse, a reggae band that rose t...
Aired: Jun 11, 1979Kit Williams brings his paintings to life in a Gloucestershire valley, inspir...
Aired: Jun 14, 1979Next episode explores the profound connection between art and mental health, ...
Aired: Sep 29, 1979A major retrospective of John Hoyland's work is opening in London, featuring ...
Aired: Jan 16, 1979Richard Rogers, a pioneering and provocative architect, is known for his icon...
130. Athol Fugard A Lesson from Aloes
Aired: Jan 17, 1980Athol Fugard, renowned for his opposition to apartheid and theatrical express...
131. Lene Lovich Sleeping Beauty
Aired: Jan 23, 1980In the next episode, Arena explores the unique career of Lene Lovich, a perfo...
Aired: Jan 30, 1980Tim Page, a war photographer and Vietnam legend, shares his extraordinary sto...
133. Isaac Singer's Nightmare and Mrs Pupko's Beard
Aired: Feb 6, 1980Isaac Bashevis Singer, a renowned Yiddish writer, is portrayed in a heartwarm...
134. Peggy Taub, the Learned Goat and Other People ...
Aired: Feb 13, 1980Two innovative women artists are showcased in this episode of Arena. Peggy Ta...
Aired: Feb 27, 1980Irish folk music is one of the oldest unbroken cultural traditions in Europe.
136. ' I talk about me - I am Africa'
Aired: Mar 5, 1980The 1970s saw an explosion of original new theatre in black South Africa, fue...
137. Rudies Come Back or The Rise and Rise of 2-Tone
Aired: Mar 12, 1980Adrian Thrills explores the dynamic fusion of reggae, rock, soul, ska, blue b...
Aired: Mar 19, 1980Liverpool playwright Alan Bleasdale is gaining popularity with two new produc...
139. Victoria Wood and Andrea Dunbar
Aired: Mar 26, 1980Prizewinning writer and performer Victoria Wood brings her latest play, Good ...
140. Climb Every Mountain or Nothing Succeeds Like Failure
Aired: Apr 2, 1980David McGillivray and Stephen Pile, self-proclaimed failures, discuss their e...
Aired: Apr 9, 1980Next episode features an unlikely artistic partnership between rock musician ...
142. Dedicated Followers of Fashion
Aired: Apr 16, 1980Next episode's fashion extravaganza showcases David Shilling's outrageous hat...
Aired: May 21, 1980Mighty politicians have been mercilessly satirized by the duo Peter Fluck and...
144. In Their Own Image AND Facing Up to Myself
Aired: May 28, 1980Two women photographers turn the camera on themselves, using the time release...
Aired: Oct 4, 1980Arena offers a unique opportunity to eavesdrop on the set of Stanley Kubrick'...
Aired: Dec 22, 1980Dire Straits, once playing in London pubs, return to the London stage with a ...
Aired: Jan 3, 1981The Chelsea Hotel, a legendary haven for artists and performers, has been hom...
Aired: Jan 10, 1981Next episode, James Hazell, a cockney private eye, is getting a new adventure...
Aired: Jan 17, 1981The next episode overview is about the Graeae Theatre Company's play "Side-sh...
Aired: Jan 24, 1981Two original English artists showcase their work: Sam Smith, whose intricatel...
151. Today Carshalton Beaches ... Tomorrow Croydon
Aired: Jan 31, 1981John Peel's radio show investigates the grassroots of rock music, featuring t...
Aired: Feb 28, 1981Peter Brook's company of actors embarked on a decade-long journey, concluding...
Aired: Mar 7, 1981Tonight, a converted cowshed in Scotland's wilderness hosts The Smallest Thea...
Aired: Mar 14, 1981Five individuals with diverse backgrounds shared a common trait: they were al...
Aired: Mar 21, 1981Leading writer Amos Oz reflects on 30 years of Israel's history, walking thro...
Aired: Mar 28, 1981William Gerhardie, a literary legend, was born in Imperial Russia to English ...
Aired: Apr 4, 1981Gary Glitter, once a millionaire living in a Sussex mansion, has fallen on ha...
159. The Return of Lupino Lane
Aired: Apr 15, 1981Tonight's episode explores the rediscovered films of Lupino Lane, a comedian ...
Aired: Apr 18, 1981This week, the skies above Metropolis are patrolled by Arena in search of the...
Aired: May 2, 1981Clair, a talented screenwriter and director, left his mark on French comedy i...
162. Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Aired: May 9, 1981Childhood in a chaotic Jewish household in a poor Chicago tenement forced Rob...
Aired: May 16, 1981Britain's musical reputation thrives due to its exceptional youth orchestras,...
164. Curtains? The Future of the National Youth Theatre
Aired: Aug 16, 1981The National Youth Theatre is celebrating its 25th anniversary season, but la...
165. The Cinema of Andrzej Wajda
Aired: Sep 6, 1981Polish film director ADRZEJ WAJDA has spent 25 years creating critically accl...
166. 'I Thought I Was Taller' A Short History of Mel Brooks
Aired: Oct 2, 1981The life and times of a renowned comic film director are explored in the next...
167. Have You Seen the Mona Lisa...?
Aired: Nov 3, 1981The next episode of Arena explores the enigmatic Mona Lisa, a portrait of a s...
Aired: Nov 10, 1981Four months ago, Joint Stock started a new project with a writer but no scrip...
Aired: Nov 17, 1981Arena tells the story of two men, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, who ...
170. The Art of Radio Times AND The Eye of the 'Eye'
Aired: Nov 24, 1981A total contrast in visual style this week, as we explore the art of RADIO TI...
171. A Tall Story: How Salman Rushdie Pickled All India
Aired: Dec 8, 1981Salman Rushdie, a renowned storyteller and winner of the Booker prize, shares...
Aired: Dec 15, 1981Linton Kwesi Johnson explores the rich and varied Caribbean art scene at the ...
173. Private Life of the Ford Cortina
Aired: Jan 19, 1982The next episode explores the iconic Ford Cortina, delving into its history, ...
Aired: Jan 26, 1982John Updike's new book, Rabbit is Rich, is the third in his Rabbit series, sh...
175. Here They Kill People for It
Aired: Feb 2, 1982Osip Mandelstam, a renowned 20th-century poet, died in a Siberian prison camp...
Aired: Feb 9, 1982A classic film by a pioneering documentary maker will be presented, featuring...
Aired: Feb 23, 1982For 40 years, the great and famous have been stranded on a desert island, for...
178. Listen to Britain AND Housing Problems
Aired: Mar 9, 1982Two classic documentaries from the early days of filmmaking are being present...
179. The Orson Welles Story: Part One
Aired: May 18, 1982Orson Welles shares his candid thoughts on his iconic career, spanning from t...
180. The Orson Welles Story: Part Two
Aired: May 21, 1982Orson Welles, still passionate about filmmaking, leaves Hollywood behind, emb...
Aired: Sep 4, 1982Mike Leigh is a fiercely original talent known for his provocative and entert...
Aired: Nov 9, 1982Joe Orton, author of Loot and Entertaining Mr Sloane, was murdered by his lov...
Aired: Nov 16, 1982One of the most spectacular and unlikely theatre events of last year took pla...
Aired: Nov 23, 1982Michael Smith, an electrifying performer, is a pioneer of dub poetry, drawing...
Aired: Nov 30, 1982Eddie Cochran, a rock 'n' roll legend, was on a triumphant tour of Britain in...
Aired: Dec 8, 1982Angus McBean, a renowned photographer, captured iconic images of British thea...
187. Happy Days (Samuel Beckett Season)
Aired: Dec 11, 1982A unique opportunity to see a famous interpretation of Samuel Beckett's class...
188. Eh Joe (Samuel Beckett Season)
Aired: Dec 13, 1982Tonight's episode, recorded in 1966, features a rare television premiere of a...
189. Rockaby (Samuel Beckett Season)
Aired: Dec 14, 1982The next episode of the Samuel Beckett Season features a unique record of his...
190. Not I (Samuel Beckett Season)
Aired: Dec 15, 1982The next episode of the Samuel Beckett Season features Billie Whitelaw, Becke...
191. Quad (Samuel Beckett Season)
Aired: Dec 16, 1982A play without words, "Quad" features four hooded figures moving along the si...
192. Krapp's Last Tape (Samuel Beckett Season)
Aired: Dec 17, 1982The season finale of the Samuel Beckett series features the iconic monologue ...
Aired: Dec 28, 1982A £13-million painting was secretly transported from America to Spain, only t...
194. Classically Cuban: Alicia Alonso and the Cuban National Ballet
Aired: Jan 18, 1983In post-revolutionary Cuba, under Fidel Castro's patronage, classical ballet ...
Aired: Feb 1, 1983The next episode of Arena takes a fascinating look at contemporary British ha...
Aired: Feb 8, 1983Pierre Boulez, a leading composer and innovative conductor, heads an experime...
Aired: Feb 15, 1983Next episode, George Melly presents a unique collection of swing jazz films f...
Aired: Feb 22, 1983William Burroughs, a renowned literary figure, has crafted a distinctive and ...
Aired: Mar 1, 1983Tonight, Arena presents a groundbreaking dance project featuring Twyla Tharp,...
Aired: Mar 8, 1983Kurt Vonnegut's novel Slaughterhouse-Five combines dark humor and insightful ...
Aired: May 9, 1983Tonight's episode embarks on a remarkable journey through the video age, expl...
Aired: Aug 19, 1983A ten-week season of Luis Bunuel's films begins tonight at 9.25, introduced b...
203. Bette Davis - The Benevolent Volcano
Aired: Nov 2, 1983The director of "All About Eve" was warned by a colleague that the lead role ...
204. Anthony Powell - An Invitation to the Dance
Aired: Nov 9, 1983Anthony Powell's 12-volume epic, A Dance to the Music of Time, is widely rega...
Aired: Nov 12, 1983Nathan Zuckerman spends a night in the troubled household of his hero, E.I. L...
Aired: Nov 23, 1983George Melly presents a new collection of jazz shorts and "soundies" from the...
Aired: Nov 30, 1983Roman Vishniac, a Russian Jew born in 1897, captured striking images of Jewis...
208. Classic British Documentaries
Aired: Dec 7, 1983Next episode, "Arena" showcases three iconic British documentary films from t...
Aired: Dec 14, 1983The GPO Film Unit celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, pushing boundari...
210. The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert
Aired: Dec 23, 1983An Arena special: Don and Phil Everly reunite at the Royal Albert Hall after ...
211. George Orwell 1: Such Such Were the Joys
Aired: Dec 29, 1983George Orwell is one of the greatest writers England has produced. Tonight an...
212. George Orwell 2: The Road to Wigan Pier
Aired: Dec 30, 1983Tonight's episode of the five-part Arena biography explores Orwell's marriage...
213. George Orwell 3: Homage to Catalonia
Aired: Jan 2, 1984Orwell fought in the Spanish Civil War on the Republican side, and a film tel...
214. George Orwell 4: The Lion and the Unicorn
Aired: Jan 3, 1984Next episode explores Orwell's transformation from a revolutionary socialist ...
215. George Orwell 4: Nineteen Eighty-four
Aired: Jan 4, 1984George Orwell's life and work come to a close as he mourns the loss of his wi...
Aired: Feb 4, 1984The next episode explores the remarkable lives of Tomas A Dorsey and Willie M...
Aired: Feb 21, 1984Four renowned artists reimagine a room, blending art and architecture to crea...
Aired: Feb 28, 1984Dario Fo is a renowned international celebrity in world theatre, with two Wes...
Aired: Mar 3, 1984Arena embarks on a journey along Sunset Boulevard, a 27-mile stretch from Los...
220. The Caravaggio Conspiracy
Aired: Mar 6, 1984A mysterious figure, John Blake, appears at major auction houses in London an...
221. Between Dreaming and Waking
Aired: Mar 13, 1984David Inshaw is part of a long-standing English Romantic Painting tradition, ...
Aired: Mar 20, 1984Tonight, Arena presents a classic music documentary by Ken Russell, marking t...
Aired: Mar 27, 1984Jerry Lee Lewis, a rock n roll legend, takes the stage in a one-of-a-kind con...
224. True Confessions of an Albino Terrorist
Aired: Apr 3, 1984Tonight's episode tells the story of Breyten Breytenbach, an Afrikaner writer...
Aired: May 6, 1984The next episode of Arena profiles French film director Louis Malle, known fo...
226. Milan Kundera- Laughter and Forgetting
Aired: May 19, 1984The next episode of Arena features an exclusive interview with Czech writer M...
227. A Tribute to Joseph Losey
Aired: Jul 7, 1984Tonight, Dirk Bogarde, star of The Servant, pays tribute to the late Joseph L...
228. Beat This! A Hip Hop History
Aired: Jul 12, 1984Tonight Arena presents an epic rap performance that explores the roots of Hip...
229. The Everly Brothers: Songs of Innocence and Experience
Aired: Nov 2, 1984The Everly Brothers, Don and Phil, were raised in a musical household, expose...
230. Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day
Aired: Nov 9, 1984Billie Holiday's remarkable life story is brought to the screen, from her tra...
Aired: Nov 10, 1984The next episode celebrates the remarkable life and legacy of Eubie Blake, a ...
Aired: Nov 16, 1984The next episode is an exclusive film portrait of renowned British painter Fr...
233. We Don't Like Your House Either!
Aired: Nov 23, 1984Next episode: A portrait of Bruce Goff, a renowned American architect who dis...
234. Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense: The Music of Fela Kuti
Aired: Nov 30, 1984Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, a legendary musician, has been a dominant force in Afric...
Aired: Dec 7, 1984Ingmar Bergman's new film After the Rehearsal presents the British premiere, ...
Aired: Dec 21, 1984In the 25th anniversary year of the Revolution, Cuba's rich musical heritage ...
237. Music of the other Americas
Aired: Dec 22, 1984Every November, musicians from Latin America gather in Cuba's Varadero for a ...
238. Pavarotti at Madison Square Garden
Aired: Dec 26, 1984Luciano Pavarotti, widely regarded as the world's greatest tenor, took the st...
Aired: Feb 18, 1985Howard Jacobson, the eldest son of the renowned Manchester conjuror Max Jacob...
240. Painting for Pleasure ... and Profit: Five Artists of the 80s
Aired: Feb 25, 1985The next episode explores the driving force behind the success of artists Jul...
Aired: Feb 27, 1985The next episode of Arena presents a profile of the renowned French film dire...
242. From an Immigrant's Notebook: Karen Blixen in Africa
Aired: Mar 11, 1985Karen Blixen's 1913 voyage to Africa marked a departure from the 20th century...
243. How Glorious is the Garden?
Aired: Mar 18, 1985A major studio debate is set to take place between the embattled factions of ...
Aired: Mar 25, 1985Generations of travelers have followed the historic route from Dover to the o...
Aired: Apr 8, 1985In the next episode, a young man named Gordon Shilling arrives in London seek...
246. Them and Uz: A film about Tony Harrison
Aired: Apr 15, 1985Tony Harrison's poetry explores themes of sex, love, politics, class, and dea...
Aired: Apr 22, 1985Next episode explores the life and work of a 20th-century painting master who...
Aired: Apr 29, 1985Tonight, Arena celebrates the pioneers of animation with a festival of early ...
249. Hugh Masekela: The African Ambassador
Aired: May 6, 1985Hugh Masekela's music career has been marked by his dedication to sharing the...
250. The Theatre of Robert Wilson
Aired: Jul 25, 1985Robert Wilson, a renowned and provocative figure in contemporary theatre, ros...
251. Blues Night: Introduction
Aired: Jul 27, 1985Tonight's episode of Arena celebrates the blues, tracing its evolution from t...
252. Blues Night: Sonny Boy Williamson Sings
Aired: Jul 27, 1985Blues Night showcases rare footage of Sonny Boy Williamson, a harmonica blues...
253. Blues Night: B.B. King Speaks
Aired: Jul 27, 1985John Walters sits down with B.B. King, accompanied by his trusty guitar Lucil...
254. Blues Night: Chicago Blues
Aired: Jul 27, 1985Classic blues documentary by Harley Cokliss features performances by Muddy Wa...
255. Blues Night: Blind John Davis
Aired: Jul 28, 1985In a downtown bar, Studs Terkel, a renowned Chicago broadcaster and journalis...
256. Blues Night: Blues Medley
Aired: Jul 28, 1985Next episode's musical lineup showcases a diverse range of blues legends, inc...
257. Blues Night: Big Bill Blues
Aired: Jul 28, 1985In the next episode, the world of jazz and film noir collide as legendary blu...
Aired: Sep 12, 1985Lubbock, a small town in west Texas, is honored tonight to remember its famou...
Aired: Nov 12, 1985Tonight's Arena presents a unique interview with Jean Genet, a renowned 20th-...
260. The Accordion Strikes Back
Aired: Nov 19, 1985Tonight's episode of Arena explores the universal appeal of the accordion, tr...
261. The Cinema of Francesco Rosi
Aired: Nov 26, 1985Francesco Rosi, a renowned Italian filmmaker, is known for his epic films tha...
262. The Strange Case of Yukio Mishima
Aired: Dec 3, 1985Yukio Mishima, a renowned writer, was nominated for the Nobel Prize three tim...
Aired: Dec 10, 1985The Apollo Theater in Harlem has been the stage for many legendary black Amer...
Aired: Dec 17, 1985The next episode celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Theater, a leg...
Aired: Jan 8, 1986In the next episode, a group of retired musicians, once famous opera stars, r...
Aired: Jan 11, 1986The New Babylon presents the dramatic story of the Paris Commune's revolution...
Aired: Jan 18, 1986The tango, a mysterious and erotic dance, originated in Buenos Aires' suburbs...
Aired: Jan 21, 1986The evolution of Cinderella, from its origins in 9th-century China to its mod...
Aired: Jan 28, 1986Norman Lewis, a renowned travel writer and journalist, reveals his perceptive...
Aired: Feb 4, 1986Washington DC, home to the White House and the Pentagon, is also the epicente...
Aired: Feb 11, 1986Marguerite Yourcenar, a renowned novelist, poet, and essayist, resides on her...
Aired: Feb 18, 1986Louise Brooks, a legendary American film actress, was celebrated for her beau...
Aired: Mar 4, 1986Akira Kurosawa's film "Rashomon" unexpectedly won the Grand Prix at the 1950 ...
Aired: Mar 11, 1986Critical acclaim for a group of recent art school graduates has put Scottish ...
Aired: Mar 25, 1986Powerful photographer Don McCullin, known for capturing the horrors of war an...
276. Caribbean Nights: Caribbean Journey
Aired: Jun 14, 1986Jamaica-bound, Linton Kwesi Johnson reflects on the complex ties between the ...
Aired: Jun 14, 1986The next episode will feature a vibrant cultural celebration, blending music ...
Aired: Jun 14, 1986In the next episode, renowned poet Derek Walcott and guests Linton Kwesi John...
Aired: Jun 14, 1986Next episode of the music show features a blast from the past, with a 1964 pe...
280. Caribbean Nights: The Latin Caribbean
Aired: Jun 14, 1986Exploring the vibrant and tumultuous history of the Caribbean, a renowned Mex...
281. Caribbean Nights: Maytime on the Mosquito Coast
Aired: Jun 14, 1986In the midst of war, the people of Bluefields, Nicaragua, find joy in traditi...
282. Caribbean Nights: Calypso and Carnival
Aired: Jun 15, 1986David Rudder joins the hosts to share the fascinating story of the "Trinidad ...
283. Caribbean Nights: Whicker's Caribbean World
Aired: Jun 15, 1986Alan Whicker delves into the lesser-known corners of the Caribbean, encounter...
284. Caribbean Nights: Latin Sound
Aired: Jun 15, 1986Panamanian salsa star and politician Ruben Blades discusses Latin music with ...
285. Caribbean Nights: God's Chillun
Aired: Jun 15, 1986A vintage bedtime treat from 1936, featuring the GPO Film Unit's enchanting p...
286. Caribbean Nights Bob Marley
Aired: Jun 15, 1986The next episode delves into the life of Bob Marley, the reggae icon who spre...
287. Caribbean Nights: C.L.R. James's First Cricket XI
Aired: Jun 16, 1986Next episode, C.L.R. James, a renowned author and cricket correspondent, sele...
Aired: Jun 16, 1986The Urfe brothers perform Danzones in an ancient Havana church, introducing t...
289. Caribbean Nights: Rasta and the Ball
Aired: Jun 17, 1986The next episode of Rasta and the Ball takes viewers to the Marcus Garvey You...
290. Caribbean Nights: Arturo Sandoval
Aired: Jun 18, 1986Cuban jazz takes center stage tonight as virtuoso trumpeter Arturo Sandoval p...
Aired: Jun 19, 1986The next episode features a fascinating artist, Kapo, who is not only the Bis...
Aired: Sep 7, 1986John Read shares his personal memories of Henry Moore, recalling their encoun...
Aired: Nov 21, 1986Salvador Dali, one of the world's most renowned painters, has been living in ...
294. The Life and Times of Don Luis Bunuel
Aired: Nov 22, 1986The next episode of Arena continues its Spanish trilogy with a profile of ren...
Aired: Nov 28, 1986Federico Garcia Lorca, a renowned Spanish poet and dramatist, was brutally ex...
Aired: Dec 5, 1986The next episode follows Someth May, a young man who survived the brutal Khme...
Aired: Dec 12, 1986Gerald Scarfe takes a critical look at his own personality, exploring the con...
Aired: Dec 19, 1986Fifty years ago, a documentary celebrated the role of railways in distributin...
Aired: Jan 2, 1987Bob Dylan takes center stage at Arena, delivering a memorable performance of ...
300. Stand by Your Dream: Tammy Wynette
Aired: Jan 16, 1987Tonight's episode tells the story of the first lady of country music, a 44-ye...
Aired: Jan 23, 1987A 24-hour journey through London's streets with two unique writers, Jeffrey B...
Aired: Jan 30, 1987Dennis Potter, a celebrated and outspoken television playwright, reflects on ...
303. Martin Chambi and the Heirs of the Incas
Aired: Feb 6, 1987Martin Chambi, an Indian born into a peasant family in the remote Peruvian co...
304. The Confessions of Robert Crumb
Aired: Feb 13, 1987Comics were forever changed after Robert Crumb, who rose to fame in the mid 6...
Aired: Feb 20, 1987David Lynch, director of Eraserhead and Elephant Man, explores the film works...
306. A Brother with Perfect Timing
Aired: Feb 27, 1987Tonight's Arena explores the life and music of Abdullah Ibrahim, a renowned p...
Aired: Mar 13, 1987Andrei Tarkovsky's remarkable career in cinema received the Jury Prize at the...
308. Putting Ourselves in the Picture
Aired: Mar 20, 1987Jo Spence's photography transcends definition, appearing in community spaces ...
309. How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?
Aired: Mar 27, 1987The common thread among Maria von Trapp, Bob Guccione, Martin Scorsese, Mary ...
Aired: Apr 3, 1987Next episode: Amidst the backdrop of a newly democratized Philippines, the co...
Aired: Apr 10, 1987A forum for stimulating conversation and the exchange of ideas or just an eco...
312. The Waugh Trilogy: Bright Young Thing
Aired: Apr 18, 1987Twenty-one years after his passing, Evelyn Waugh's influence on the English l...
313. The Waugh Trilogy: Mayfair and the Jungle
Aired: Apr 19, 1987Evelyn Waugh's most productive period is explored, marked by exotic journeys ...
314. The Waugh Trilogy: An Englishman's Home
Aired: Apr 20, 1987Evelyn Waugh's final 20 years were marked by his increasing obsession with mo...
315. German Festival: Joseph Beuys
Aired: Jun 6, 1987Joseph Beuys's remarkable career spanned from World War II to his role as co-...
316. ScreenPlay: Cariani and the Courtesans
Aired: Aug 5, 1987In 16th-century Venice, a painter's life takes a dramatic turn when he falls ...
317. Revolutionary with a Paintbox
Aired: Nov 20, 1987Diego Rivera, a renowned painter in Latin American history, is profiled in th...
Aired: Dec 4, 1987British writers have had great success in recounting life on the Indian subco...
Aired: Dec 18, 1987Art Spiegelman, a renowned comic-strip artist, created a stir with Maus, a no...
Aired: Jan 8, 1988The legend of Woody Guthrie, a rambling guitar player who discovered America ...
Aired: Jan 15, 1988A tribute to British institutions the Beano and the Dandy is presented by Ton...
322. Broadway - The Great White Way
Aired: Jan 22, 1988Next episode overview: The Broadway street, famous for its bright lights, mus...
323. Ryszard Kapuscinski: Your Man Who is There
Aired: Jan 29, 1988Next episode, we'll be exploring the work of a renowned journalist and author...
Aired: Feb 5, 1988The next episode features Jonathan Miller's acclaimed production of Ryszard K...
Aired: Feb 12, 1988The Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, has been a beloved and dynamic singer in Lati...
326. All on a Mardi Gras Day Part One
Aired: Feb 16, 1988Tonight, live for the first time, Arena presents the world's three biggest ca...
327. All on a Mardi Gras Day: Part Two
Aired: Feb 16, 1988The next episode takes place at the Toulouse Cafe in downtown New Orleans, wh...
Aired: Feb 26, 1988Jack Kerouac, a renowned novelist and poet, died in 1969 at the age of 47, a ...
329. An Andalucian Journey: Gypsies and Flamenco 1
Aired: Mar 4, 1988The authentic flamenco of southern Spain is a cultural treasure that transcen...
330. An Andalucian Journey: Gypsies and Flamenco 2
Aired: Mar 5, 1988Southern Spain's flamenco is a cultural phenomenon that dates back to the 15t...
Aired: Mar 18, 1988The National Portrait Gallery is set to feature a new exhibit on the provocat...
Aired: Mar 25, 1988In the late 17th century, the English aristocracy developed the fastest and m...
Aired: Apr 1, 1988John Byrne, a renowned painter and author of Tutti Frutti, directs the next e...
334. Rhythms of the World: Randy Travis at the Albert Hall
Aired: Oct 2, 1988The next episode of Rhythms of the World features Randy Travis, the hottest n...
Aired: Nov 25, 1988Arena's new season starts with a special anniversary edition, featuring class...
336. Clint Eastwood: The Man with No Name.
Aired: Dec 2, 1988Clint Eastwood, a dominant force in the box office for over 25 years, has dir...
337. Moving Across the World on Horses
Aired: Dec 9, 1988Michael Ondaatje, a writer born in Sri Lanka in 1943, has traveled the world ...
338. History Boys on the Rampage
Aired: Dec 16, 1988Ireland's premier touring theatre company, Field Day, takes a bold journey ac...
339. The Unforgettable Nat King Cole
Aired: Dec 23, 1988The next episode of this documentary series explores the life of Nat King Col...
Aired: Jan 6, 1989Award-winning director Jana Bokova presents a unique portrait of Barcelona, s...
Aired: Jan 13, 1989Blackpool, Europe's most successful holiday resort, is a town built for fun, ...
Aired: Jan 27, 1989In this episode, the film explores the contradictory symbolism of the breast ...
343. Laurens van der Post and Albert Sample
Aired: Feb 3, 1989Award-winning director Georg Troller presents two films on West German televi...
344. New York - The Secret African City
Aired: Feb 10, 1989Beyond Wall Street and Madison Avenue, a lesser-known New York exists, rooted...
345. Eugene Ionesco : the Joke's on Us
Aired: Feb 17, 1989Eugene Ionesco's work has been a testament to the absurdity of life, a theme ...
Aired: Feb 24, 1989John Cassavetes, a true independent filmmaker, was remembered by friends, ass...
Aired: Mar 3, 1989Vernon Oxford, a former country singer, has dedicated his life to gospel prea...
348. The Old Brass Plate Rattle Test - the Englishman and his Jukebox
Aired: Mar 17, 1989Next episode of Arena explores the world of the jukebox in England, showcasin...
Aired: Mar 19, 1989Arena celebrates 100 years of the jukebox with a special edition of a classic...
Aired: Mar 31, 1989Born in Georgia in 1901, Berthold Lubetkin is a renowned and influential Brit...
Aired: Apr 7, 1989Heavy metal music has been misunderstood by many, but to its millions of fans...
Aired: Apr 21, 1989For 25 years, a mysterious imposter, also named Graham Greene, has led a char...
353. Slim Gaillard's Civilisation 1: A Traveller's Tale
Aired: Oct 22, 1989In the next episode, Slim Gaillard shares his incredible life story, from bei...
354. Slim Gaillard's Civilisation 2: How High the Moon
Aired: Oct 29, 1989Slim Gaillard, a renowned jazz legend, shares his extraordinary story of beco...
355. Slim Gaillard's Civilisation 3: My Dinner with Dizzy
Aired: Nov 5, 1989Next episode, Slim Gaillard hosts Dizzy Gillespie for dinner, reminiscing abo...
356. Animal Night: Smashing Pigs
Aired: Dec 16, 1989The upcoming episode delves into the multifaceted world of pigs, showcasing t...
357. Animal Night: Sacred Elephant
Aired: Dec 16, 1989A poetic tribute to elephants, as a film adaptation of Heathcote Williams' ep...
358. Animal Night: Great Wildlife Presenters Through the Ages
Aired: Dec 16, 1989A nostalgic journey through 50 years of wildlife films, highlighting the char...
359. Animal Night: John Daniel the First
Aired: Dec 16, 1989In the 1920s, a middle-aged spinster's ordinary trip to buy ribbon resulted i...
360. Animal Night: A Day in the Life of Sam the Dog
Aired: Dec 16, 1989A day in the life of a curious dog unfolds as he explores and gets into misch...
361. Animal Night: Animals on Trial
Aired: Dec 16, 1989In the next episode, a trio of experts - novelist Julian Barnes, philosopher ...
362. Animal Night: The Animal Night Debate
Aired: Dec 16, 1989A live debate on animal rights is set to take place at the Royal Institution ...
363. 25 x 5: the Continuing Adventures of the Rolling Stones
Aired: Dec 27, 1989The Rolling Stones recount their remarkable journey from rebellious rock icon...
Aired: Jan 19, 1990Gregory Chaitin, one of the world's top mathematicians, claims to have proved...
Aired: Jan 26, 1990Oblomov, a lazy party bureaucrat, is re-awoken in modern-day Russia, having s...
Aired: Feb 2, 1990The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, the wild man of rock, from his early success at...
Aired: Feb 9, 1990The next episode delves into the life of a renowned Italian film director, wh...
368. Next Time Dear God Please Choose Someone Else
Aired: Feb 23, 1990Traditional Jewish humor evolved in the face of adversity, fostering a unique...
Aired: Mar 2, 1990Next episode, Salif Keita, the renowned African musician, returns to his vill...
370. Fred Zinnemann: A Director's Life
Aired: Mar 9, 1990Fred Zinnemann, a 65-year veteran of the film industry, discusses his life an...
371. Spike and Company - Do It a Cappella
Aired: Mar 16, 1990Actor and director Spike Lee join Debbie Allen on a quest to discover the per...
372. Peggy and Her Playwrights
Aired: Mar 23, 1990In her 80s, Peggy Ramsay is a powerful and unconventional play agent in Brita...
Aired: Mar 30, 1990The quest for the perfect English rose takes us on a journey through fact and...
Aired: Apr 6, 1990Episode overview: "Arena" follows a group of young people, known as 'Children...
375. Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
Aired: Apr 13, 1990Next episode's powerful documentary shares the personal stories of GI's in th...
Aired: Apr 15, 1990Cuba's capital, once a playground for the wealthy, has a faded beauty with gr...
Aired: Apr 20, 1990The next episode explores the idea of reimagining Niccolo Machiavelli's "The ...
378. The Ten Commandments of Krzysztof Kieslowski
Aired: May 4, 1990Krzysztof Kieslowski's latest films, A Short Film about Killing and A Short F...
Aired: May 11, 1990The next episode delves into the profound influence of black culture on Paris...
Aired: May 18, 1990The next episode delves into the Soviet cinema scene since the fall of commun...
Aired: May 25, 1990The Daily Worker, later renamed Morning Star, was founded by Lenin, who belie...
382. Oooh Er, Missus! - The Frankie Howerd Story
Aired: Jun 1, 1990The incomparable Francis Alick Howerd, considered by many to be the greatest ...
383. Agatha Christie - Unfinished Portrait
Aired: Sep 20, 1990The centenary of Dame Agatha Christie's birth is celebrated in this special e...
Aired: Sep 29, 1990The next episode is about the creation of a new musical, Township Fever, writ...
Aired: Dec 15, 1990An evening of short films and a debate centered around food awaits in the nex...
Aired: Dec 15, 1990The modern hypermarket is a treasure trove compared to the humble grocery sto...
387. Food Night: Great Moments in Food History
Aired: Dec 15, 1990A tribute to four influential figures, whose lives took unexpected turns due ...
388. Food Night: The Story of Food in 27 Minutes and 43 Seconds
Aired: Dec 15, 1990The role of food has been intricately woven into various aspects of human soc...
Aired: Dec 15, 1990Discover timeless etiquette lessons from iconic films like Five Easy Pieces, ...
390. Food Night: What's Kosher?
Aired: Dec 15, 1990The next episode delves into the significance of kosher dietary laws in maint...
391. Food Night: The Last Supper
Aired: Dec 15, 1990The documentary Food Night delves into the peculiar tradition of prisoners' l...
392. Food Night: The Complete History of the Potato
Aired: Dec 15, 1990Next episode, Food Night delves into the world of potatoes, exploring their n...
393. Food Night: I Just Happen to Have One Here I Made Earlier
Aired: Dec 15, 1990Classic cooking delights from renowned chefs Fanny Cradock, Zena Skinner, and...
394. Food Night: Movable Feast - the Politics of Disgust
Aired: Dec 15, 1990This film delves into the world of unconventional cuisine, showcasing dishes ...
395. Food Night: Eating for One
Aired: Dec 15, 1990Unsupervised, individuals typically develop their own unique eating habits, i...
396. Food Night: Fasting and Abstinence
Aired: Dec 15, 1990As the holiday season draws near, it's a moment to reflect on the value of se...
Aired: Dec 15, 1990Next episode's focus is a high-stakes debate featuring a diverse panel of exp...
398. Lifepulse - a Natural Thriller
Aired: Dec 28, 1990A musical celebration of life's evolution, showcasing its diverse beauty, fro...
Aired: Jan 18, 1991Nelson Mandela opens up about his life and times in an intimate conversation ...
400. Derek Jarman - a Portrait
Aired: Jan 25, 1991Derek Jarman, a British outsider, combines artistic mediums to create unconve...
401. Anselm Kiefer : Operation Sealion
Aired: Feb 1, 1991Next episode, "Kiefer: Germany's Most Controversial Artist", delves into the ...
402. The Strange Story of Joe Meek
Aired: Feb 8, 1991The next episode of Arena explores the tragic story of Joe Meek, a pioneering...
Aired: Feb 22, 1991Robert Rauschenberg's pet turtle, Rocky, also inspired an ambitious art proje...
404. Caroline 199 - A Pirate's Tale
Aired: Mar 1, 1991A rusty ship drifts silently in the North Sea, facing potential silence as th...
Aired: Mar 8, 1991Next episode: Keith Waterhouse's whirlwind journey takes him from reporting o...
Aired: Mar 15, 1991Tonight's Arena presents three great Irish masters of the English language, F...
Aired: Mar 16, 1991Van Morrison fuses diverse musical influences, creating his unique style. He ...
408. The Importance of Being Oscar
Aired: Mar 17, 1991The 1964 television show, a one-man performance based on Oscar Wilde's life, ...
Aired: Mar 22, 1991American artist Robert Rauschenberg's pet turtle is named Roci, which also re...
410. Kenneth Anger's Hollywood Babylon
Aired: Apr 5, 1991Kenneth Anger's underground expose of Hollywood's secrets and scandals sparke...
411. Elmore Leonard 's Criminal Records
Aired: Apr 12, 1991Elmore Leonard's street-wise characters inhabit a world of violent hoodlums i...
Aired: Apr 19, 1991Laurie Anderson explores humanity's fixation on its own image in the final ep...
Aired: Apr 24, 1991A epic journey through Texas, exploring its vibrant culture, from honkytonks ...
Aired: Jan 19, 1992John Healy, a victim of abuse at home and school, finds solace in the harsh w...
415. Billy, How Did You Do It? 1
Aired: Jan 23, 1992American film director Billy Wilder discusses his career with German film mak...
416. Billy, How Did You Do It? 2
Aired: Jan 24, 1992Billy Wilder reflects on his experiences with Hollywood legends, including Ma...
417. Billy, How Did You Do It? 3
Aired: Jan 25, 1992Billy Wilder shares his experiences working with Marilyn Monroe on Some Like ...
Aired: Jan 31, 1992The next episode delves into the intriguing story of Paul Yates, a poet and t...
Aired: Feb 7, 1992Oliver Stone reflects on his life and film career in a candid interview, shar...
Aired: Feb 14, 1992On the third anniversary of the fatwa, a gathering of international writers a...
421. Six Degrees of Separation: a New York Tale
Aired: Feb 21, 1992The next episode explores the true story of David Hampton, who in 1983 was ar...
422. The Incredible Case of Comrade
Aired: Feb 28, 1992The mysterious death of Rockstar Dean Read, a communist world sensation, spar...
423. Croatia - the Artists' War
Aired: Mar 6, 1992The next episode explores how a country's culture endures amidst conflict, as...
424. Otto Dix : a Tale of Two Germanies
Aired: Mar 13, 1992The next episode of Arena explores the life and art of a German painter who d...
Aired: Mar 20, 1992In 1958, a giant panda named Chi-Chi was refused entry to America due to the ...
426. Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up
Aired: Mar 27, 1992Armistead Maupin's iconic series, Tales of the City, originated as a daily co...
427. Last Supper - Frank on Frank
Aired: Apr 3, 1992Robert Frank, photographer and filmmaker, creates a self-portrait spanning 45...
428. A Spanish Odyssey - a Portrait of Javier Mariscal
Aired: Apr 10, 1992Javier Mariscal is an artist who cannot be categorized, valuing the design of...
429. An Argentinian Journey: 1: The Gaucho and the Pampas
Aired: Apr 17, 1992The next episode delves into the musical roots of Argentina, exploring three ...
430. An Argentinian Journey: 2: Zamba, Chacarera and Chamame
Aired: Apr 18, 1992Three distinct styles of music and dance evolved in Argentina's regions, from...
431. An Argentinian Journey: 3: Pacha Mama - Sacred Land
Aired: Apr 19, 1992In the next episode, we'll explore the untouched region of Argentina, where a...
432. Sportswriter: the Fight, the Match and the Race
Aired: Jul 18, 1992Next episode, "Arena" explores the world of sports writing, focusing on the t...
433. Linda McCartney, behind the Lens
Aired: Dec 26, 1992Linda McCartney shares her life in photography and opens up about the challen...
434. The Graham Green Trilogy: England Made Me (1904-39)
Aired: Jan 8, 1993The next episode of Arena's 1993 season delves into the life and work of reno...
435. The Graham Greene Trilogy: The Dangerous Edge (1940-60)
Aired: Jan 9, 1993Tonight's film explores the lesser-known aspects of Graham Greene's life, inc...
436. The Graham Greene Trilogy: A World of My Own (1961-91)
Aired: Jan 10, 1993Passionately promoting the link between Catholicism and communism, defending ...
Aired: Jan 15, 1993The next episode explores the life of J S G Boggs, an American artist who sho...
438. The Grateful and the Dead
Aired: Jan 22, 1993The Grateful Dead, icons of the 1960s San Francisco hippie scene, have been s...
439. A Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie
Aired: Jan 29, 1993Elder statesman of jazz and co-founder of bebop, John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie...
Aired: Jan 5, 1993Larry Kramer, a renowned writer, has dedicated his life's work to the fight a...
441. Edward Said: the Idea of Empire
Aired: Feb 12, 1993Edward W Said embarks on a journey to explore the connections between history...
Aired: Feb 19, 1993The Soviet Union's passion for space exploration captivated the nation for de...
Aired: Feb 20, 1993The next episode features an interview with a renowned poet, Nobel laureate, ...
Aired: Mar 12, 1993Chinese film director Zhang Yimou discusses his life, films, and perspectives...
Aired: Mar 19, 1993Philip Roth marks his 60th birthday by breaking his silence and discussing hi...
446. Only the Names Have Been Changed
Aired: Mar 26, 1993The lines between reality and fiction blur as characters in a novel take on a...
Aired: Apr 2, 1993The next episode delves into the life of Weegee, a photographer known for cap...
Aired: Apr 2, 1993Marcel Duchamp's 1917 exhibition entry, a provocative white porcelain urinal,...
449. Edgar Reitz: Return to Heimat
Aired: Apr 12, 1993A special documentary on the making of Edgar Reitz's second epic, The Second ...
450. Tales Of Rock And Roll: Peggy Sue
Aired: Apr 17, 1993The next episode of the arts series explores the origins of classic rock song...
Aired: Apr 18, 1993Next episode, we'll follow Brenda Fassie, South Africa's iconic singer, as sh...
Aired: Apr 24, 1993Elvis Presley's first million-selling release, Heartbreak Hotel, is explored ...
Aired: May 1, 1993All the characters mentioned in the song were real people who frequented Andy...
Aired: May 8, 1993This episode explores the origins of classic rock songs, tracing the famous H...
455. Arena: Radio Night: Introduction
Aired: Dec 18, 1993A night of themed programs where TV and radio personalities compete, played b...
456. Radio Night: The Seven Ages of Radio: First: the Infant.
Aired: Dec 18, 1993Ian McKellen reflects on the various eras of radio broadcasting, likening the...
457. Radio Night: TV Talk, Radio Rabbit What does the voice reveal?
Aired: Dec 18, 1993458. Radio Night: The Seven Ages of Radio 2: The Schoolboy.
Aired: Dec 18, 1993459. Radio Night: Heard But Not Seen
Aired: Dec 18, 1993Alistair Cooke reflects on the unique qualities that make radio his preferred...
460. Radio Night: Back to Square One
Aired: Dec 18, 1993In the next episode, we'll explore the innovative way early radio brought liv...
461. Radio Night: The Seven Ages of Radio 3: The Lover.
Aired: Dec 18, 1993462. Radio Night: Sunday Dinner
Aired: Dec 18, 1993Nostalgic family gatherings are evoked by classic TV programs like Family Fav...
463. Radio Night: The Seven Ages of Radio 4: The Soldier.
Aired: Dec 18, 1993Aired: Dec 31, 1993In a small London estate, a fierce struggle unfolds as five pirate radio stat...
465. Radio Night: The Seven Ages of Radio 5: The Judge.
Aired: Dec 18, 1993466. Radio Night: TV Theft, Radio Rip-Off
Aired: Dec 18, 1993The debate explores whether television has borrowed the best comedy ideas fro...
467. Radio Night: The Seven Ages of Radio 6: The Old Man.
Aired: Dec 18, 1993468. Radio Night: The Spot FX Man
Aired: Dec 18, 1993A mysterious radio technician, fed up with the constant chaos at the station,...
469. Radio Night: The Seven Ages of Radio 7: Senility.
Aired: Dec 18, 1993470. Radio Night: It's Life, Jim
Aired: Dec 18, 1993NASA researchers are employing massive radio arrays to intercept signals from...
471. Radio Night: The Time Signal
Aired: Dec 18, 1993The mysterious pips' sudden pitch shift is finally explained as Dr. Carl Dolm...
472. Radio Night: The Two Voyages of Donald Crowhurst
Aired: Dec 18, 1993A desperate sailor's final transmission echoes across the waves.
473. Radio Night: The Shipping Forecast
Aired: Dec 19, 1993The next episode of the show will feature a live broadcast for the first time...
Aired: Dec 19, 1993A film drama stars James Whitmore and Nancy Davis, who are suddenly shaken wh...
Aired: Jan 29, 1994The next episode delves into the enduring appeal of L. Frank Baum's beloved c...
Aired: Feb 5, 1994Vladimir Pozner, dubbed "Ivan the Telegenic", rose to fame in the 1980s as th...
Aired: Feb 12, 1994The next episode explores the controversy surrounding the popularity of ragga...
478. The Ring - a South London Tale
Aired: Feb 26, 1994For centuries, bare-knuckle boxing has been secretly practiced. Nigel Finch's...
Aired: Mar 5, 1994The next episode delves into the vibrant and often provocative world of 1970s...
Aired: Mar 12, 1994Robert Drew's pioneering work in cinéma vérité revolutionized the documentary...
Aired: Mar 19, 1994The next episode explores the impact of the AK-47, a ubiquitous weapon with 7...
482. Trouble Man - the Last Years of Marvin Gaye
Aired: Mar 26, 1994Next episode of the documentary series explores the tumultuous life of Marvin...
Aired: Mar 31, 1994The concept of power residing in the remnants of legendary figures and their ...
Aired: Apr 1, 1994Japanese professor Kenji Sugimoto embarks on a peculiar journey to find Alber...
485. Relics: Curse of the Firebeetle
Aired: Apr 2, 1994In the midst of Peru's civil war, a grave robber named Ortiz discovers the lo...
486. Relics: The Grave Case of Charlie Chaplin
Aired: Apr 3, 1994Charlie Chaplin's coffin was stolen from his grave in Switzerland, prompting ...
487. Philip K Dick - a Day In the Afterlife
Aired: Apr 9, 1994Philip K Dick, author of Blade Runner and Total Recall, drew inspiration from...
Aired: Apr 23, 1994Robben Island, South Africa's notorious maximum security prison, held Nelson ...
489. Cindy Sherman - Nobody's Here but Me
Aired: Apr 24, 1994Cindy Sherman, an American artist, has created hundreds of photographs that e...
Aired: May 7, 1994In the next episode, a film portrait captures the vibrant spirit of Bahia's p...
491. Sandra Bernhard - Confession of a Pretty Lady
Aired: May 20, 1994Sandra Bernhard's provocative one-woman show tackles unconventional topics, w...
Aired: Aug 6, 1994The next episode of This Arena delves into the life of 84-year-old sculptor L...
493. The Peter Sellers Story 1
Aired: Feb 11, 1995Arena presents a three-part special, showcasing a renowned comic actor throug...
494. The Peter Sellers Story: 2: Jack to Jacques
Aired: Feb 18, 1995A three-part film portrait of a renowned comedian continues with its second i...
495. The Peter Sellers Story: 3: I Am Not a Funny Man
Aired: Feb 25, 1995A three-part film portrait of a renowned comic actor concludes tonight. The e...
Aired: Aug 20, 1995The formation of the Sex Pistols in August 1975 revolutionized British rock m...
Aired: Jan 1, 1996The next episode delves into Elvis Presley's extraordinary obsession with foo...
498. Stories My Country Told Me
Aired: Jul 14, 1996Violent separatist movements worldwide are fighting to create their own natio...
Aired: Dec 22, 1996Singer Tony Bennett, dubbed the King of Cool at 70, shares his life story as ...
Aired: Dec 24, 1996Legendary TV star Sid Caesar reunites with his iconic writing team, including...
501. There's No Such Thing as a Small Head of State
Aired: Jan 2, 1997The world's leaders converged on the United Nations in New York on October 22...
Aired: Jan 18, 1997Italian film-maker Michelangelo Antonioni, renowned for directing films like ...
503. Busby, Stein and Shankly - the Football Men: Underground
Aired: Mar 28, 1997Three great football managers, Matt Busby, Jock Stein, and Bill Shankly, are ...
504. Busby, Stein and Shankly - the Football Men: Football is the Faith
Aired: Mar 29, 1997The second installment of a trilogy on three renowned football managers, pres...
505. Busby, Stein and Shankly - the Football Men: The Price of Glory
Aired: Mar 30, 1997The next episode explores the remarkable achievements of three legendary foot...
Aired: Dec 24, 1997The next episode delves into the significance of musa sapientum, also known a...
507. Cigars - out of the Humidor
Aired: Dec 25, 1997Tonight's programme explores the fascinating story of a cigar ordered by Pres...
508. The Noel Coward Trilogy: The Boy Actor
Aired: Apr 11, 1998A three-part profile of Noël Coward explores his rapid ascension from a Londo...
509. The Noel Coward Trilogy: Captain Coward
Aired: Apr 12, 1998The next episode celebrates Noel Coward's journey through the Far East, which...
510. The Noel Coward Trilogy: Sail Away
Aired: Apr 13, 1998The next episode explores the last 30 years of Noel Coward's life, including ...
511. Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century
Aired: May 15, 1998The next episode delves into the remarkable journey of Frank Sinatra, tracing...
512. The Brian Epstein Story: The Sun Will Shine Tomorrow
Aired: May 25, 1998The documentary explores the life of Brian Epstein, a charismatic and influen...
513. The Brian Epstein Story: Tomorrow Never Knows
Aired: Dec 26, 1998The next episode concludes the profile of the pop manager who brought global ...
514. Cuba Night: the 40-Year Face-off
Aired: Jan 2, 1999515. Cuba Night: Eisenhower, Kennedy and Khrushchev: How It All Began
Aired: Jan 2, 1999The next episode delves into the Cuban missile crisis, exploring the events s...
516. Cuba Night: A Diamond in the Rough
Aired: Jan 2, 1999Cuba's baseball excellence has been well-documented. The country's top player...
517. Cuba Night: LBJ, Nixon and Brezhnev: the Middle Years
Aired: Jan 2, 1999Cuba's influence on global politics evolved significantly from the mid-1960s ...
518. Cuba Night: The Simpsons: The Trouble with Trillions
Aired: Jan 2, 1999In the next episode of The Simpsons, a surprising career swap takes place whe...
519. Cuba Night: Reagan and Gorbachev: Castro, Cuba and the Fall of Communism
Aired: Jan 2, 1999The collapse of the dominant political ideology in the East sets off a chain ...
520. Cuba Night: Who Owns Che? The Importance of Not Being Ernesto
Aired: Jan 2, 1999The iconic image of Che Guevara has become a ubiquitous symbol, reproduced gl...
521. Cuba Night: The Clinton Years: Cuba Today and Tomorrow
Aired: Jan 2, 1999Cuba and the United States have made significant strides in normalizing their...
522. Salman Rushdie and the Ground beneath His Feet
Aired: Apr 22, 1999Salman Rushdie's novel The Ground beneath Her Feet revolves around Vina Aspar...
523. Looking for the Iron Curtain
Aired: Nov 7, 1999Reggie Nadelson, an American writer and broadcaster, teams up with Vladimir P...
Aired: Dec 20, 1999Next episode, a renowned novelist delves into the historical accuracy of Casa...
525. Blondes - Jayne Mansfield
Aired: Dec 24, 1999Jayne Mansfield's glamorous Hollywood career was replaced by a downward spira...
Aired: Dec 26, 1999The next episode explores the story of Diana Dors, a British actress who beca...
Aired: Dec 27, 1999Next episode, a documentary trilogy concludes with a portrait of Anita Ekberg...
528. The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money
Aired: Jan 2, 2000Dennis Hopper hosts a unique exploration of commercial creativity, examining ...
Aired: May 20, 2000The next episode of Arena delves into the phenomenon of young Muslim women we...
Aired: Jul 2, 2000A documentary film inspired by a book, Wisconsin Death Trip, tells the haunti...
531. Clint Eastwood: Out of the West
Aired: Dec 24, 2000Clint Eastwood shares stories of his tough childhood and early career, from R...
532. Clint Eastwood: American Film-maker
Aired: Dec 25, 2000Clint Eastwood's directorial debut is profiled, including his rapid completio...
533. James Ellroy's Feast of Death
Aired: May 6, 2001James Ellroy, renowned crime writer, returns with a new 7-part series, Arena,...
Aired: May 13, 2001Exploring the culture of awards and recognition, from prestigious titles to h...
535. Budd Schulberg - a Contender
Aired: May 19, 2001Veteran author Budd Schulberg shares stories from his remarkable 86-year jour...
Aired: May 28, 2001The next episode explores the lives of Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and Will...
537. Salgado - the Spectre of Hope
Aired: May 30, 2001Sebastiao Salgado's photographic work has been instrumental in shedding light...
Aired: May 31, 2001The next episode explores the paradox of Stalin's cult following in former So...
Aired: Oct 6, 2001The next episode is a one-off film that explores the extraordinary relationsh...
Seasons: 28
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: BBC Four
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres:Documentary
