Christmas Special
A fortnightly look at the big screen. News, views and interviews presented by Gavin Millar
The Disney Studio has always been guarded with its secrets. Now an exhibition of original Disney artwork, sketches and stills at last reaches the Victoria and Albert Museum. Arena: Cinema looks back at the legendary films and the factory of crafts-men that produced them.
Plus: The Ritz opens tomorrow in London. Not the hotel but a film. set in the notoriously steamy purlieus of New York's most outrageous male sauna where Jack Weston , a perfectly harmless married man, spends an uncomfortable night. Interviewed: director Dick Lester and star Rita Moreno , the only girl in sight.
PIUS: BUSTER KEATON 'S Spite Marriage, unveiled after 47 years at the London Film Festival last week, is an almost unknown masterpiece. A short extract to whet your appetite.
Plus: the results of the renowned Titles Competition. Who is the lucky winner and will it alter his life-style? Plus: seasonal delights and surprises.
Studio director CHARLES crabot
Producers DAVID CHESHIRE, GAVIN MILLAR