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Nelson Mandela talks to Arthur Miller in a rare and momentous interview. (1991)
Profile celebrating the centenary of the author Agatha Christie’s birth.
Documentary about the life of Frankie Howerd, with help from friends and colleagues.
The citizens of Havana talk about their lives, their city and Cuba under Castro.
A vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s drag ball scene.
1989 documentary which takes a look at Europe's most successful holiday resort.
Author John Byrne's diverse and inventive autobiographical film. With Robbie Coltrane.
Profile of the legendary Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz, who lived and worked in New York.
Arena travels the length of Broadway and explores the myths of the Great White Way.
The life of Woody Guthrie, travelling American singer-songwriter. (1988)
Three part profile of the writer, Evelyn Waugh.
The Waugh Trilogy homepage
Alan Yentob interviews TV dramatist Dennis Potter about his life and work.
John Read shares his memories of the artist he filmed six times over 28 years. (1986)
Film exploring the life of one of the most celebrated icons of early cinema.
Traces the colourful story of the seductive and mysterious dance, the tango.
Documentary about Casa Verdi, a rambling mansion that is a now home to retired musicians.
Documentary looking at the short but brilliant career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly.
Film about the Everly Brothers, among the most revered of the early rock 'n' roll giants.
Arena presents a concert by legend of rock 'n' roll Jerry Lee Lewis.
1983 Royal Albert Hall concert by the Everly Brothers following their ten-year split.
Documentary about Bette Davis, including an interview with the Hollywood star herself.
Portrait of playwright Joe Orton, murdered by his lover Kenneth Halliwell in 1967.
Mike Leigh talks about his work and his dramatic processes.
Profile of Orson Welles, looking at his life and career in theatre, radio and film
The Orson Welles Story homepage
A celebration of Roy Plomley's radio favourite with some celebrity castaways' help.
Salman Rushdie talks about India and Midnight's Children's autobiographical elements.
A contrast in visual style: the art of Radio Times and the jaundiced eye of Private Eye.
There's only one Mona Lisa, but she's everywhere. Arena looks behind the Gioconda smile.
A look at the legend of 'Superman' and its portrayal in comic books and films.
Documentary about the great American realist painter and printmaker Edward Hopper.
