Celebrating the world鈥檚 greatest artists and musicians
A film portrait of one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, Billie Holiday.
Writer George Melly talks about the influence of surrealism on his early life.
First of a two-part film profile of Orson Welles, which goes as far as Touch of Evil.
A witty look at the history of the Ford Cortina.
Portrait of crooner Frank Sinatra from early family background to showbusiness success.
Style, sex and power: the extraordinary story of Coco Chanel.
Anthony Wall looks back on his time on landmark arts series Arena.
Chelsea Hotel in New York, a haven for some of the 20th century's greatest talent. (1981)
Programme exploring the cultural significance of the banana.
Friends, family and co-stars share memories of legendary British icon Roger Moore.
Film exploring the unique talent, life and body of work of Caroline Aherne.
An investigation of the appeal and power of the popular song My Way, written by Paul Anka.
Pop artist Peter Blake's fascination with masked wrestler Kendo Nagasaki. From 1992.
Second of a two-part profile of Orson Welles, looking at films including The Trial.
The story of the Soviet citizen who was stranded in space for ten months.
Film exploring the life of one of the most celebrated icons of early cinema.
After years of telling the story of Christian art, Sister Wendy Beckett tells her own.
Artist Francis Bacon talks with great candour to writer and critic David Sylvester.
An insight into the private obsessions and insecurities of author William Golding.
A nostalgic romp through the rise 鈥� and fall 鈥� of the 90s lads mag phenomenon.
The story of ballet dancer Steven McRae's recovery after damaging his Achilles tendon.
The truth about the Maria Callas myth and the gift of her extraordinary voice.
Arena special celebrating the life and career of Richard Attenborough.
