Arena Season 7 Episodes

Episode 1

The Cinema of Andrzej Wajda

Episode 2

I Thought I Was Taller: A Short History of Mel Brooks

44 mins

Episode 3

Have You Seen the Mona Lisa...?

45 mins

Episode 4

Let Them Know We're Here

Episode 5

A Pretty British Affair

51 mins

Detailed interview with Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger looking back at their long career as influential British film-makers and their unusual partnership. Includes clips from many of their films.

Episode 6

The Art of Radio Times / The Eye of the 'Eye'

Episode 7

A Tall Story

How Salman Rushdie pickled all India.

Episode 8

Brixton to Barbados

Episode 9

The Private Life of the Ford Cortina

Episode 10

What Makes Rabbit Run?

Episode 11

Here They Kill People for It

Episode 12

True to Life?

Episode 13

Desert Island Discs

A 1982 film made to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Roy Plomley's classic radio programme.

Episode 14

John Grierson

Episode 15

The Orson Welles Story: Part 1

111 mins

Part 1 of an in-depth interview exploring Welles' achievements and frustrations during his life in film and theatre.

Episode 16

The Orson Welles Story: Part 2

54 mins

Part 2 of an in-depth interview exploring Welles' achievements and frustrations during his life in film and theatre.