Alan Yentob Filmes
- 2015
Frank Gehry: The Architect Says "Why Can't I?"
Frank Gehry: The Architect Says "Why Can't I?"02015HD
A fascinating look at the colorful career of architect Frank Gehry who despite being well into his eighties remains one of the world's most...
- 2015
David Chipperfield: A Place to Be
David Chipperfield: A Place to Be02015HD
Alan Yentob talks to British architect David Chipperfield about his breakthrough in Berlin, his love of the city and the 11 years spent on the...
- 2006
A Picture of the Painter Howard Hodgkin
A Picture of the Painter Howard Hodgkin02006HD
Alan Yentob takes the artist Howard Hodgkin away from his Bloomsbury studio to India to discover more about his works and what inspires him.
- 2016
The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge
The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge02016HD
Alan Yentob joins South African artist William Kentridge as he prepares an epic frieze along the banks of the river Tiber in Rome. Alan visits him in...
- 1981
Getting Away From Sidney
Getting Away From Sidney01981HD
Getting Away From Sidney - BBC TV documentary about Graeae, a touring theatre company of disabled actors (1981) The Arena arts TV programme which...
- 2022
imagine... Miriam Margolyes: Up for Grabs
imagine... Miriam Margolyes: Up for Grabs02022HD
Miriam Margolyes is one of Britain’s best loved and most provocative actresses. Across her eclectic career, she has played scene-stealing turns...
- 1984
The Long Night of Lady Day
The Long Night of Lady Day91984HD
This acclaimed documentary depicts the sad life of the greatest of all jazz singers, Billie Holiday, a life engraved with personal tragedy and...
- 2007
How to Get on in the Art World
How to Get on in the Art World02007HD
Alan Yentob immerses himself in the Art World visiting the 5th London Frieze Art Fair in October 2007, the centre of the British contemporary art...
- 1982
Desert Island Discs
Desert Island Discs01982HD
Arena celebrates Roy Plomley's Desert Island Discs with the help of many celebrity castaways, including Frankie Howerd, Russell Harty, Trevor...
- 1980
Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood01980HD
This 1980 Arena documentary profiles writer and performer Victoria Wood and teenage playwright Andrea Dunbar. Wood is seen, alongside Julie Walters,...
- 1982
The Catherine Wheel
The Catherine Wheel91982HD
Seamlessly blending elements of movement and music, Twyla Tharp choreographs a rock 'n' roll dance spectacular, set to a score by former Talking...
- 2012
Mel Brooks Strikes Back!
Mel Brooks Strikes Back!6.52012HD
Mel Brooks appears on stage with Alan Yentob, the creative director for the BBC, at the Geffen Theatre in California to review his extensive career...
- 2010
Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour
Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour6.52010HD
Arts documentary, first broadcast before Ai Weiwei's arrest by the Chinese authorities in April 2011, and his subsequent release after being detained...
- 2020
Marina Abramovic: The Ugly Duckling
Marina Abramovic: The Ugly Duckling02020HD
Performance artist Marina Abramovic invites Alan Yentob into her home, opens her archive, travels to her birthplace in Belgrade and talks about...
- 2013
Hitler, the Tiger and Me
Hitler, the Tiger and Me02013HD
Beautiful story about effervescent ninety-year-old children's book author and illustrator Judith Kerr - (a true delight) - recounting her childhood...
- 1983
Kurt Vonnegut: So It Goes
Kurt Vonnegut: So It Goes91983HD
A documentary featured on BBC's Arena series in 1983. The author discusses his life, his work and his thoughts and opinions.
- 2004
Arthur Miller: Finishing the Picture
Arthur Miller: Finishing the Picture02004HD
Renowned American playwright Arthur Miller discusses his life and work with Alan Yentob.
- 2008
A Wild Sheep Chase: In Search of Haruki Murakami
A Wild Sheep Chase: In Search of Haruki Murakami8.52008HD
A 2008 documentary about Japanese author Haruki Murakami
- 1980
Rudies Come Back (The Rise & Rise of 2-Tone)
Rudies Come Back (The Rise & Rise of 2-Tone)71980HD
Adrian Thrills investigates a new and exhilarating musical blend which is taking the country by storm. 2-tone is a unique mix of music, fusing...
- 2003
The World According to Parr
The World According to Parr02003HD
Alan Yentob explores the work of Martin Parr, considered to be the most influential photographer of his generation