Alan Yentob

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 f...

05 de abr. de 2010

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

12 de set. de 1985

London: The Modern Babylon is legendary director Julien Temple's epic time-traveling voyage to the heart of his hometown.

03 de ago. de 2012

11 de fev. de 1984

Após um intervalo de nove anos, David Gilmour volta aos holofotes com um álbum número 1 e uma turnê mundial. Este filme é um retrato íntimo de um d...

14 de nov. de 2015

Featuring exclusive access to their recent tour and their new album, this documentary reveals the fascinating world of Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant ...

16 de abr. de 2024

26 de jan. de 1975

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 Y...

17 de fev. de 2018

12 de nov. de 2012

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, Si...

02 de nov. de 1984

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 arc...

17 de nov. de 2017

Writer and Director Mike Leigh discusses the techniques used to create his plays.

04 de set. de 1982

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 co...

22 de dez. de 1980

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

18 de jan. de 1978

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

14 de dez. de 1983

Arena celebrates Roy Plomley's Desert Island Discs with the help of many celebrity castaways, including Frankie Howerd, Russell Harty, Trevor Brook...

23 de fev. de 1982

A ski run in Italy, a supermarket manager in Luton, a sandwich bar in London EC2, Arena opens the bonnet of the Ford Cortina, Britain's most popula...

19 de jan. de 1982

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 ...

01 de dez. de 2019

Seamlessly blending elements of movement and music, Twyla Tharp choreographs a rock 'n' roll dance spectacular, set to a score by former Talking He...

01 de jan. de 1982

This acclaimed documentary depicts the sad life of the greatest of all jazz singers, Billie Holiday, a life engraved with personal tragedy and ulti...

25 de jan. de 1984

This insightful biography tells the story of legendary singer/songwriter Yusuf Islam, previously known as Cat Stevens, as he celebrates his return ...

25 de jun. de 2007

Journey with the musicians of the Berlin Philharmonic and their conductor Sir Simon Rattle on a breakneck concert tour of six metropolises across A...

28 de fev. de 2008

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 mos...

02 de nov. de 1983

Arts documentary, first broadcast before Ai Weiwei's arrest by the Chinese authorities in April 2011, and his subsequent release after being detain...

16 de nov. de 2010

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

12 de mar. de 1979

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

02 de mai. de 2022

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

25 de abr. de 2022

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 Ro...

15 de jan. de 1984

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

17 de jan. de 1981

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 toge...

12 de mar. de 1980

Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti performs at the 1984 Glastonbury Festival. Originally produced for Arena.

30 de nov. de 1984

A documentary featured on BBC's Arena series in 1983. The author discusses his life, his work and his thoughts and opinions.

08 de mar. de 1983

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 discusse...

21 de dez. de 2010

The biggest names from the world of art, film, music, literature and dance. Alan Yentob gets close up with those shaping today's cultural world.

Arena is a British television documentary series, made and broadcast by the BBC. Voted by leading TV executives in Broadcast as one of the top 50 m...

Seven British construction workers escape Britain's ever growing dole queues and travel to Germany to work on a site in Dusseldorf. We follow their...