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New Year's Day Concert

New. Annual event featuring Viennese waltzes, polkas and marches by the Strauss family and Joseph Hellmesberger. Zubin Mehta conducts the Vienna Philharmonic, who are joined by stars from the Bavarian State Opera Munich.

Arena

The gold standard for arts documentaries, from 1975 to the present day.

The gold standard for arts documentaries, from 1975 to the present day. A cultural map of the world’s greatest artists and musicians, as captured by exceptional film-makers.

Arena: The Archers

01/01/2007

The Archers

BBC Four - Arena, The Archers

Behind the scenes of the long-running serial as the team prepare the 15,000th episode.

Documentary which goes behind the scenes at The Archers and follows the production team as they put together the 15,000th episode of the world's longest-running radio soap.

Stephen Fry narrates a documentary which goes behind the scenes at The Archers and follows the production team as they put together the 15,000th episode of the world's longest-running radio soap. They plot, write and record the thrilling climax to the story that hit the headlines in November 2006 - the love triangle between David Archer, his wife Ruth, and herdsman Sam. 

With extracts from episodes dating back over its history and interviews with actors, editors, writers and fans, the film delves into the nooks and crannies of The Archers and examines the enduring appeal of this hugely popular agricultural soap.

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Marking its 56th year on the air, Arena examines the enduring appeal of Radio 4's rural soap, which began in 1951 as a public service programme to help Britain's farmers get back on their feet. The everyday tale has evolved slowly over the years, but reached new heights in November with its 15,000th episode about a love triangle. Cruel yule: p23; Soap & Flannel: p51

Cold Comfort Farm

Adaptation of Stella Gibbons 's comic novel, starring Eileen Atkins and Kate Beckinsale.

Viking Fire

The build-up to the annual Up Helly-Aa Shetland fire festival, seen through the eyes of those taking part.

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