BBC Arena Movie Trailers

Imagine Imagine Trailer (2003)

20 September 2003

This British documentary is more than an analysis of John Lennon's song "Imagine" and its ramifications for the world we live in, it's a tentative documentary on John (and Yoko)'s art and songs' influence on a lot of people in all parts of the world and from all walks of life.

"The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist Trailer (1978)

18 January 1978

George Melly explores his lifelong relationship with surrealism in all its forms and prominent personalities.

Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story Trailer (1990)

01 June 1990

Documentary about the life of Frankie Howerd, with help from friends and colleagues and including highlights from his TV and film career.

Edward Hopper Trailer (1981)

02 January 1981

A film based on a search undertaken by filmmaker Ron Peck into the life and work of the painter Edward Hopper.

Who Is Poly Styrene? Trailer (1979)

20 January 1979

A film portrait of the New Wave singer-songwriter Poly Styrene, which originally aired as part of the Arena series on BBC.

Agatha Christie - Unfinished Portrait Trailer (1990)

20 September 1990

Profile celebrating the centenary of the famous author Agatha Christie’s birth. Looking at her life, her character and the key moments in her childhood that influenced her writing.

Primal Scream: Live at The London Astoria Trailer (2000)

18 March 2000

From 2000, Primal Scream touring in support of XTRMNTR on the UK LIve programme.

Flames of Passion: The Other Side of British Cinema Trailer (2007)

02 September 2007

A documentary making the case for British films of the 40s, 50s and early 60s.

Ken Dodd's Happiness Trailer (2007)

24 December 2007

A tribute to Liverpudlian comic Ken Dodd, in which he discusses his career and the influences of his comedy style.

The Ring - A South London Tale Trailer (1994)

26 February 1994

For centuries, bare-knuckle boxing has been going on behind closed doors. Nigel Finch's unusual filmn

A Pretty British Affair Trailer (1981)

14 August 1981

Detailed interview with Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger looking back at their long career as influential British film-makers and their unusual partnership.

Sham 69: Tell Us The Truth Trailer (1979)

02 April 1979

This is the ultra rare Sham 69 Documentary which features a drama using the 'That's Life' album. Filmed for BBC Arena in 1979.

Power in the Blood Trailer (1989)

03 March 1989

Gospel singer and preacher Vernon Oxford journeys from his home in Franklin, Tennessee to Belfast on a mission to bring the healing power of Jesus back to Northern Ireland.