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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

The music Brian Eno has been involved in making ranges from the experimental to the massively popular. Paul Morley talks about some of Eno's hit tracks, including Bowie's Heroes. Show more

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Alone with Chrissie Hynde

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Arena spends the summer with supercool self-confessed rock chick, Chrissie Hynde. Featuring a glorious live performance at one of London's most intimate venues. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Chrissie Hynde
Series Editor:
Anthony Wall
Editor:
Alex Jones

Brand

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Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Documentary about the great saxophonist Sonny Rollins, built around his 80th birthday concert, where he is joined by the likes of Roy Haynes, Jim Hall and Ornette Coleman. Show more

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The Brian Epstein Story: The Sun Will Shine Tomorrow

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Documentary examining the turbulent life and career of the Beatles manager Brian Epstein, who died in 1967 in mysterious circumstances. Show more

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The Brian Epstein Story: Tomorrow Never Knows

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Part two of the documentary on Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Epstein was lured into the world of gambling, sex and drugs and in 1967 he was found dead. Show more

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One for the Road

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Drama in which Nicolas, who works as a torturer in an unnamed police state, interrogates three members of the same family. Harold Pinter acts in his own play. Show more

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The Hunt for Moby-Dick

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Writer Philip Hoare confronts our fascination with the ocean's mystery animal, the whale. He visits the whaling ports of New England and draws a parallel with the war on terror. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Philip Hoare
Director:
Adam Low
Executive Producer:
Anthony Wall

Brand

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The Agony and Ecstasy of Phil Spector

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)

In a rare interview, legendary music producer Phil Spector dissects his songs. His trial for murder in 2007 ended in a hung jury, and court footage provides a vivid counterpoint. Show more

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Arena: The National Theatre

Episode 1: Part One - The Dream

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

First of two documentaries celebrating the National Theatre's 50th anniversary, with contributions from artistic directors, playwrights and stars such as Dame Joan Plowright. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Adam Low
Executive Producer:
Anthony Wall
Executive Producer:
David Sabel

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Arena: The National Theatre

Episode 2: Part Two - War and Peace

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Peter Hall, Richard Eyre, Trevor Nunn and Nicholas Hytner talk about running the new National Theatre from its opening in 1976 to the fulfilment of Olivier's original dream. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Adam Low
Executive Producer:
Anthony Wall
Executive Producer:
David Sabel

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Brian Eno - Another Green World

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Brian Eno, former Roxy Music keyboardist and a pioneer in ambient music, engages with fellow minds in conversations on science, art, systems analysis, producing and cybernetics. Show more

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The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour

Episode 1: Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

Duration: 55 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

The making of The Beatles' controversial 1967 film, featuring previously unseen archive footage. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Francis Hanly
Executive Producer:
Anthony Wall
Executive Producer:
Jeff Jones
Participant:
Paul McCartney
Participant:
Ringo Starr
Participant:
Martin Scorsese
Participant:
Peter Fonda
Participant:
Terry Gilliam
Participant:
Paul Merton
Participant:
Neil Innes

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American Epic

Episode 1: The Big Bang

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Series telling the stories of the pioneers of American roots music. The 1920s saw record companies travel rural America to record the music of ordinary people. Show more

Contributors

Series Editor:
Anthony Wall
Producer:
Duke Erikson
Executive Producer:
T Bone Burnett
Executive Producer:
Robert Redford
Executive Producer:
Jack White
Participant:
Nas
Participant:
Taj Mahal
Production Company:
Lo-Max

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American Epic

Episode 2: Blood and Soil

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Series telling the stories of the pioneers of American roots music. The second episode explores gospel, the songs of the coal mines and the Mississippi Delta blues. Show more

Contributors

Series Editor:
Anthony Wall
Producer:
Duke Erikson
Executive Producer:
T Bone Burnett
Executive Producer:
Robert Redford
Executive Producer:
Jack White
Production Company:
Lo-Max