My Way

My Way

Arena documentary investigating the history and influence of iconic song 'My Way'

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"The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist

"The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist

George Melly explores his lifelong relationship with surrealism in all its forms and prominent personalities.

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Habaneros

Habaneros

A brief history of the Cuban capital of Havana, backed by a vibrant soundtrack of son cubano, salsa, jazz, rumba, mambo and hip hop. Drawing on...

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Arena: Dire Straits

Arena: Dire Straits

Arena cameras were on hand to film the return of Dire Straits from their triumphant 1980 Brothers in Arms world tour. The film features a superb...

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Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens

Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens

Twenty-something virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, singer and arranger Jacob Collier has managed to outdo The Beatles by winning Grammy Awards for...

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Sunset People

Sunset People

Sunset Boulevard stretches 27 miles from Los Angeles’ Chinatown all the way to the ocean – a ride made famous by Philip Marlowe in the Chandler...

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Have You Seen The Mona Lisa...?

Have You Seen The Mona Lisa...?

Arena looks behind the Gioconda smile. The Mona Lisa hangs in the Louvre behind plate glass - an unsigned, undated portrait of a smiling woman. She...

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Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano

Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano

A documentary about and an interview with Hollywood actress Bette Davis about her life and career from the late 1920s to the 1980s on stage and...

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Ray Davies: Imaginary Man

Ray Davies: Imaginary Man

Alan Yentob meets Ray Davies, the creative powerhouse behind The Kinks and author of some of the best-loved songs of the 60s, who candidly...

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Studs Terkel's Chicago

Studs Terkel's Chicago

This documentary features acclaimed Chicagoan broadcaster and Pulitzer Prize winner Studs Terkel talking about the value of oral history and the...

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Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story

Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story

The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert

The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert

After years of separation, the two voices and acoustic guitars that laid the foundation for pop music were united again to harmonize in London's...

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imagine... Miriam Margolyes: Up for Grabs

imagine... Miriam Margolyes: Up for Grabs

Miriam Margolyes is one of Britain’s best loved and most provocative actresses. Across her eclectic career, she has played scene-stealing turns in...

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Getting Away From Sidney

Getting Away From Sidney

Getting Away From Sidney - BBC TV documentary about Graeae, a touring theatre company of disabled actors (1981) The Arena arts TV programme which...

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The Real Buddy Holly Story

The Real Buddy Holly Story

This is the definitive video biography of rock 'n roll legend Buddy Holly. Produced and hosted by former Beatle, Paul McCartney, includes...

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Ella Fitzgerald's Other Show

Ella Fitzgerald's Other Show

Ella Fitzgerald in performance at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. This second show confirms yet again all the superlatives which critics have lavished on...

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The GPO Story

The GPO Story

Documentary which examines the work of the GPO Film Unit in its fiftieth year. Co-produced by The Post Office and Arena.

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