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A look at Kae Tempest's creative process throughout a period of profound artistic change.
A look at the musical genius of Brian Jones in the early days of the Rolling Stones.
Legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld was an enigma. Who was the man behind the sunglasses?
A celebration of Joyce's literary masterpiece, a century after its publication.
A profound cinematic musical reflection on how rivers have shaped both planet and humans.
What price fame? The story of the boy chosen to play Tadzio in 1971's Death in Venice.
An exploration of the life and work of video art pioneers Steina and Woody Vasulka.
An investigation into the extraordinary life and work of B. Catling.
How a remarkable US lifer survived years in solitary by turning M&M's into art.
An examination of the work and the legend of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.
The story of Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, who created a sound for a continent - Afrobeat.
How the images and reality of black lives in America today are fabricated and enforced.
The story of Ike White, who recorded a legendary soul album while in jail for murder.
Contemporary artist Gillian Wearing celebrates the legacy of novelist George Eliot.
A film that recaptures a time of stockpiled paranoia that left a generation traumatised.
Documentary that exposes a darker, less well-known side of film director Ingmar Bergman.
A profile of Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama.
A rare insight into the world and work of artist Cindy Sherman.
Portrait of the creative community formed by Peter Beard and the Beales of Grey Gardens.
Rachel Maclean takes a satirical look at the contradictory pressures faced by women today.
A Bob Dylan performance of songs expressing his new-found Christianity in the late 70s.
Artist Stanley Spencer's daughters Unity and Shirin investigate their family's archaeology
Kirsty Young introduces the 1982 Bafta-winning Arena classic about Desert Island Discs.
Series of documentaries telling the stories of the pioneers of American roots music.
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A thoughtful and intimate portrait of self-confessed rock chick, Chrissie Hynde.
The rollercoaster story of a unique venue in north London as it celebrates 50 years.
Documentary marking the year pop music and popular culture ripped up the rule book.
Documentary exploring the rich, global history of Shakespeare in the cinema.
Country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn looks back at her long, extraordinary life.
A new film made entirely from Arena's own archive, evoking the 24-hour daily cycle.
