Aired: Oct 1, 1975The premiere episode sets the stage, featuring Ronald Eyre's theatre review, ...
Arena
Multifaceted arts program providing a diverse array of creative activities and cultural events.
Episodes:
Aired: Oct 1, 1975Aired: 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...
Appearances
Info about Arena
Seasons: 28
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: BBC Four
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres:Documentary
