Arena Episode guide
Jonathan Miller
A look at Jonathan Miller's life, with contributors including Oliver Sacks and Eric Idle.
First broadcast: 31 Mar 2012
The Dreams of William Golding
An intimate glimpse into the troubled psyche of the great British author.
First broadcast: 17 Mar 2012
Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued!
Newly-discovered film footage of tenor sax legend Sonny Rollins at Ronnie Scott's in 1974.
First broadcast: 17 Feb 2012
Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes
Documentary about the saxophonist Sonny Rollins, built around his 80th birthday concert.
First broadcast: 17 Feb 2012
Dennis Potter
Alan Yentob interviews TV dramatist Dennis Potter about his life and work.
First broadcast: 01 Feb 2012
Dickens on Film
An exploration of Charles Dickens's contribution to the history of film and television.
First broadcast: 10 Jan 2012
James Ellroy's Feast of Death
Exploring the work of crime writer James Ellroy, whose credits include LA Confidential.
First broadcast: 01 Dec 2011
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Martin Scorsese's portrait of the musician, philanthropist and filmmaker, George Harrison
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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Secret Policeman's Ball in 2004.
First broadcast: 31 May 2011
Bob Dylan: No Direction Home
The story of the early part of Bob Dylan's career, directed by Martin Scorsese
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Produced by George Martin
Rich and intimate portrait of celebrated record producer, Sir George Martin.
First broadcast: 25 Apr 2011
Rolf Harris Paints His Dream
Arena enlists models Lily Cole and Lizzy Jagger to help Rolf Harris achieve an ambition.
First broadcast: 29 Dec 2010
Dave Brubeck - In His Own Sweet Way
Profile of the influential jazz pianist Dave Brubeck as he approaches his 90th birthday.
First broadcast: 03 Dec 2010
Blackpool
1989 documentary which takes a look at Europe's most successful holiday resort.
First broadcast: 29 Aug 2010
According to Beryl
Beryl Bainbridge takes a tour of the last twenty years of writer Samuel Johnson's life.
First broadcast: 22 Jul 2010
Hank Williams - Honky Tonk Blues
Documentary about legendary country music singer-songwriter Hank Williams.
First broadcast: 17 Jul 2010
Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
Jim White takes a road trip into the heart of the poor white American South.
First broadcast: 13 Jul 2010
Johnny Mercer - The Dream's on Me
Documentary about Johnny Mercer, one of America's greatest songwriters.
First broadcast: 04 Apr 2010
Frank Sinatra
Arena explores the rise of the crooner from his family background to overwhelming success.
First broadcast: 02 Apr 2010
My Name Is Celia Cruz
Profile of the legendary Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz, who lived and worked in New York.
First broadcast: 05 Feb 2010
Harold Pinter - A Celebration
Britain's leading actors perform works by Harold Pinter at the National Theatre in London.
First broadcast: 24 Jan 2010
Brian Eno - Another Green World
A profile of Brian Eno, former Roxy Music keyboardist and a pioneer in ambient music.
First broadcast: 22 Jan 2010
The Orson Welles Story
Profile of Orson Welles, looking at his life and career in theatre, radio and film
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Francis Bacon's Arena
Documentary about the painter Francis Bacon, whose life was as colourful as his art.
First broadcast: 31 Oct 2009
One for the Road
Drama in which a torturer interrogates three members of the same family.
First broadcast: 27 Jul 2009
Linda McCartney - Behind the Lens
An Arena special focusing on Linda McCartney's photographic career.
First broadcast: 27 Jun 2009
TS Eliot
Arena brings an unprecedented insight into the mysterious life of TS Eliot.
First broadcast: 06 Jun 2009
Dylan Thomas: From Grave to Cradle
An examination of the work and the legend of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.
First broadcast: 16 May 2009
Cool
How the American jazz music of the 1940s and 50s gave birth to the notion of 'cool'.
First broadcast: 03 Apr 2009
Harold Pinter - Part Two: Celebration
Exploring the relationship between the public and private dimensions of Pinter's life.
First broadcast: 24 Feb 2009
