Van Gogh: Painted with Words
A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced...
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London: The Modern Babylon is legendary director Julien Temple's epic time-traveling voyage to the heart of his hometown.
See moreMel Brooks: Unwrapped
At the age of 91, Mel Brooks is unstoppable, with his musical "Young Frankenstein" opening to great critical acclaim in London in late 2017. Alan...
See moreThe Man Who Saw Too Much
The Man Who Saw Too Much tells the story of 106-year-old Boris Pahor, believed to be the oldest known survivor of the Nazi concentration camps. He...
See moreDavid Gilmour: Wider Horizons
After a break of nine years, David Gilmour steps back into the spotlight with a number one album and world tour. This film is an intimate portrait...
See moreThe Catherine Wheel
Seamlessly blending elements of movement and music, Twyla Tharp choreographs a rock 'n' roll dance spectacular, set to a score by former Talking...
See moreCracked Actor
The documentary depicts Bowie on tour in Los Angeles, using a mixture of vérité sequences filmed in limousines and hotels, and concert footage...
See moreImagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now
Featuring exclusive access to their recent tour and their new album, this documentary reveals the fascinating world of Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant...
See moreLigmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain
Drama documentary which takes the form of an up-dated version of Pygmalion. With a special music score by jazz group Working Week, with real...
See moreTrip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony
Journey with the musicians of the Berlin Philharmonic and their conductor Sir Simon Rattle on a breakneck concert tour of six metropolises across...
See moreMike Leigh: Making Plays
Writer and Director Mike Leigh discusses the techniques used to create his plays.
See moreAi Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour
Arts documentary, first broadcast before Ai Weiwei's arrest by the Chinese authorities in April 2011, and his subsequent release after being...
See moreYusuf Islam: A Few Good Songs
This insightful biography tells the story of legendary singer/songwriter Yusuf Islam, previously known as Cat Stevens, as he celebrates his return...
See moreThe Long Night of Lady Day
This acclaimed documentary depicts the sad life of the greatest of all jazz singers, Billie Holiday, a life engraved with personal tragedy and...
See moreThe Everly Brothers: Songs of Innocence and Experience
The Everly Brothers were among the most successful and revered of all the giants of early rock 'n' roll. A determining influence on the Beatles...
See moreRichard Serra: Man of Steel
Sculptor and giant of modern art Richard Serra discusses his extraordinary life and work. A creator of enormous, immediately identifiable steel...
See moreKurt Vonnegut: So It Goes
A documentary featured on BBC's Arena series in 1983. The author discusses his life, his work and his thoughts and opinions.
See moreRudies Come Back (The Rise & Rise of 2-Tone)
Adrian Thrills investigates a new and exhilarating musical blend which is taking the country by storm. 2-tone is a unique mix of music, fusing...
See moreDesert Island Discs
Arena celebrates Roy Plomley's Desert Island Discs with the help of many celebrity castaways, including Frankie Howerd, Russell Harty, Trevor...
See moreElla Fitzgerald at Ronnie Scotts
Recorded at Ronnie Scott's in London in 1974 and backed by the Tommy Flanagan Quartet, Ella Fitzgerald performs some of her most famous songs...
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