My Way
Arena documentary investigating the history and influence of iconic song 'My Way'
See more"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.
See moreHabaneros
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...
See moreArena: 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...
See moreJacob 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...
See moreSunset 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...
See moreHave 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...
See moreBette 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...
See moreRay 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...
See moreStuds Terkel's Chicago
This documentary features acclaimed Chicagoan broadcaster and Pulitzer Prize winner Studs Terkel talking about the value of oral history and the...
See moreDo or Die: Lang Lang's Story
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...
See moreimagine... 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...
See moreGetting 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...
See moreThe 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...
See moreElla 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...
See moreThe 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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