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Arena

A diverse and comprehensive arts program.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Theatre

1. Theatre

Aired: Oct 1, 1975

The premiere episode features Ronald Eyre reflecting on the state of theatre,...

Episode 2 Art and Design

2. Art and Design

Aired: Oct 8, 1975

George Melly explores the nostalgia of the 1970s as he delves into the decade...

Episode 3 Theatre

3. Theatre

Aired: Oct 15, 1975

An upcoming episode will feature a thought-provoking conversation with renown...

Episode 4 Art and Design

4. Art and Design

Aired: Oct 22, 1975

The next episode delves into the world of art and creativity, featuring an in...

Episode 5 Theatre

5. Theatre

Aired: Oct 29, 1975

Peter Hall talks about the history and new South Band location of the Nationa...

Episode 6 Art and Design

6. Art and Design

Aired: Nov 5, 1975

Features Observer critic William Feaver on Painting the End of the World, Bil...

Episode 7 Theatre

7. Theatre

Aired: Nov 12, 1975

Extract from a contemporary play and Kenneth Tynan opines.

Episode 8 Art and Design

8. Art and Design

Aired: Nov 19, 1975

In the next episode, renowned author Shirley Conran takes center stage as the...

Episode 9 Theatre

9. Theatre

Aired: Nov 26, 1975

A distinguished panel of theatre critics and experts share their insights on ...

Episode 10 Art and Design

10. Art and Design

Aired: Dec 3, 1975

In the next episode, a renowned guest columnist, Terry Measham, takes center ...

Episode 11 Theatre

11. Theatre

Aired: Dec 10, 1975

Next episode, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Natalia Makarova will be rehearsing for...

Episode 12 Art and Design

12. Art and Design

Aired: Dec 17, 1975

Filmmaker Roger Graef and journalist Simon Jenkins discuss the destruction of...

Episode 13 Theatre

13. Theatre

Aired: Jan 7, 1976

Deborah Norton returns with reports, interviews and extracts from what is liv...

Episode 15 Theatre

15. Theatre

Aired: Jan 21, 1976

This week, Jonathan Miller explores the most thrilling and captivating perfor...

Episode 16 Art and Design

16. Art and Design

Aired: Jan 28, 1976

Exploring the iconic works of American master Paul Strand, as well as the lat...

Episode 17 Theatre

17. Theatre

Aired: Feb 4, 1976

The next episode features Arena traveling to Scarborough for the British prem...

Episode 18 Art and Design

18. Art and Design

Aired: Feb 11, 1976

The next episode of Arena delves into the world of community art, highlightin...

Episode 19 Theatre

19. Theatre

Aired: Feb 18, 1976

In the next episode, a lively discussion takes place between Claire Bloom and...

Episode 20 Art and Design

20. Art and Design

Aired: Feb 25, 1976

Exploring the intersection of time and sculpture, Robert Janz and Dante Leone...

Episode 21 Theatre

21. Theatre

Aired: Mar 3, 1976

The next episode of Arena features a selection of contemporary theatre from P...

Episode 22 Art and Design

22. Art and Design

Aired: Mar 10, 1976

The next episode of Arena delves into the fascinating world of British and Am...

Episode 23 Theatre

23. Theatre

Aired: Mar 17, 1976

As the curtain closes on the Old Vic's storied past, the company says farewel...

Episode 24 Art and Design

24. Art and Design

Aired: Mar 24, 1976

Liverpool poet and painter Adrian Henry stops by "The Face of Merseyside" to ...

Info about Arena

Seasons: 28

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary