Fried peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are on the menu as Arena documents the life and cuisine of Elvis Presley - whose talent was matched by his appetite. (1996) Show more

First transmitted in 1979, Arena profiles John Hoyland, seen by many as England's finest abstract painter. Show more

Meet the musicians who perform at Crewe's Limelight Club, where the spirit of rock is alive in the form of tribute acts to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain. (2007) Show more

Arena special celebrating the life and career of Richard Attenborough. Part one follows him as he visits his childhood home and reminisces with brothers John and Sir David. Show more

The conclusion to this two-part profile looks at Attenborough's career as a distinguished film director. His biopic Ghandi won eight Oscars in 1982, including best director. Show more

An examination of the work and the legend of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, originally broadcast in 2003 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of his death. Show more

Documentary about legendary country music singer-songwriter Hank Williams, who lived fast, died young and left an enduring legacy. Features interviews with friends and family. Show more

Documentary that exposes a darker, less well-known side of film director Ingmar Bergman, focusing on the landmark year of 1957, which saw Bergman direct two films and four plays. Show more

Film-maker James Marsh relays a tale of tragedy, murder and mayhem erupting in the small town of Black River Falls, Wisconsin in the 19th century. Show more

Documentary. A vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s African American and Latinx Harlem drag ball scene. Show more

Documentary exploring the rich, global history of Shakespeare in the cinema, with a treasure trove of film extracts and archival interviews with their creators. Show more

BBC cameras record the return of Dire Straits from their triumphant 1980 world tour. The film features a concert at The Rainbow, and the band discuss their music. Show more

A tribute to Liverpudlian comic Ken Dodd, in which he discusses his career and influences. Featuring clips of his early performances and footage of him on tour in recent times. Show more

Writer Armistead Maupin tells the story behind his Tales of the City novels and introduces some of the San Franciscans who provided the inspiration for his characters Show more

Director Billy Wilder discusses his career with German film-maker Volker Schlondorff, reminiscing about his early years in Hollywood and his emotional return to postwar Berlin. Show more

Documentary about the early female movie stars: Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe - immortal goddesses made by Hollywood to reign over the silver screen. Show more

Second of three in-depth conversations with the film director and writer Billy Wilder. He recalls his memories of the great Hollywood stars, including Mae West and Humphrey Bogart. Show more

Film exploring the life of one of the most celebrated icons of early cinema. Louise Brooks talks about her days in Paris and Berlin and the harsh retribution exacted by Hollywood. Show more

A look at the relationships and rivalries within The Rolling Stones in their formative years, as well as the creative musical genius of Brian Jones, key to the success of the band. Show more

Dame Beryl Bainbridge takes an idiosyncratic tour of the last 20 years of writer and poet Samuel Johnson's turbulent life, focusing on his relationship with Hester Thrale. Show more