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Arena - Chelsea Hotel

First transmitted in 1981, this documentary looks at the New York's Chelsea Hotel - a haven for some of the 20th Century's greatest talents, from Mark Twain to Dylan Thomas. (R)

First transmitted in 1981, this documentary programme looks at New York's Chelsea Hotel, a legendary haven for some of the 20th Century's greatest talent, from Mark Twain to Dylan Thomas. With appearances from Andy Warhol and William Burroughs, who have dinner in the room where Arthur C Clarke wrote 2001, and Quentin Crisp, who lived in the hotel for more than 35 years. (R)

  • Broadcast on BBC Four, 11:00PM Thu, 1 Sep 2011
  • Available until 12:00AM Fri, 1 Jan 2038
  • First broadcast BBC Two, 10:25PM Sat, 3 Jan 1981
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  • Duration 55 minutes
 

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