Arena - Steven McRae: Dancing Back to the Light
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- The Last Soviet CitizenThe story of the Soviet citizen who was stranded in space for ten months.1h 16m
 - Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt UpWriter Armistead Maupin tells the story behind his Tales of the City novels.1h
 - Masters of the CanvasPop artist Peter Blake's fascination with masked wrestler Kendo Nagasaki. From 1992.1h
 - Miller Meets MandelaNelson Mandela talks to Arthur Miller in a rare and momentous interview. (1991)1h
 - Paris Is BurningA vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s drag ball scene.1h 10m
 - Henry MooreJohn Read shares his memories of the artist he filmed six times over 28 years. (1986)50 mins
 - Louise BrooksFilm exploring the life of one of the most celebrated icons of early cinema.56 mins
 - Tosca's KissDocumentary about Casa Verdi, a rambling mansion that is a now home to retired musicians.1h 24m
 - Blues Night: 6. Big Bill BluesBig Bill Broonzy sings and plays the blues in a Belgian nightclub. (1985)23 mins
 - Blues Night: 5. Blues MedleyBlues medley featuring Fred McDowell, Lead Belly and Billie Holiday. (1985)26 mins
 - Blues Night: 4. Blind John DavisStuds Terkel and pianist Blind John Davis meet in Chicago to discuss the blues. (1985)20 mins
 - Blues Night: Chicago BluesPerformances by Muddy Waters, Junior Wells and Buddy Guy. (1985)52 mins
 - Blues Night: 2. B.B. King SpeaksJohn Walters talks to B.B. King about his extraordinary life. (1985)38 mins
 - Blues Night: 1. Sonny Boy Williamson SingsRare footage of the harmonica blues player Sonny Boy Williamson. (1985)21 mins
 - Francis BaconArtist Francis Bacon talks with great candour to writer and critic David Sylvester.1h
 - Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady DayA film portrait of one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, Billie Holiday.1h 23m
 - Bette Davis: The Benevolent VolcanoDocumentary about Bette Davis, including an interview with the Hollywood star herself.45 mins
 - The Orson Welles Story: Episode 2Second of a two-part profile of Orson Welles, looking at films including The Trial.55 mins
 - The Orson Welles Story: Episode 1First of a two-part film profile of Orson Welles, which goes as far as Touch of Evil.1h 51m
 - Desert Island DiscsA celebration of Roy Plomley's radio favourite with some celebrity castaways' help.47 mins
 - The Private Life of the Ford CortinaA witty look at the history of the Ford Cortina.45 mins
 - Edward HopperDocumentary about the great American realist painter and printmaker Edward Hopper.36 mins
 - Chelsea HotelChelsea Hotel in New York, a haven for some of the 20th century's greatest talent. (1981)55 mins
 - Andrea Dunbar and Victoria WoodProgramme from 1980 profiling writer/performer Victoria Wood and playwright Andrea Dunbar.32 mins
 - Rudies Come Back: The Rise and Rise of 2 ToneAdrian Thrills investigates 2 Tone and its unique blend of ska, reggae, new wave and punk.33 mins
 - Six Days in SeptemberProfile of John Hoyland, seen by many as England's finest abstract painter. (1979)35 mins
 - Theatre - ArenaThe first episode of Arena, from 1975.29 mins
 
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