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Collections

The 'Collections' open up the Arena archives of over 500 films that stretch back to the mid-1970s with unique interviews and footage covering a diverse array of subjects and people.

Spitting Image & Satire

An expanding resource on British Satire
Life And Work Of Lou Reed

Enjoy a selection of clips from those who lived and worked with the legendary musician
Theatre & The National

Speeches, performances and interviews from the UK's leading theatre practitioners
Nelson Mandela

Arena presents films and archives charting the historic life of Nelson Mandela
Screen Goddesses

A collection of insigts and interviews from the Screen Goddesses
The Arena Titles

Discover more about the iconic opening titles of the BBC's art strand, Arena

Arena At The Edinburgh Festivals

Enjoy the highlights from the BBC's big screen in the heart of Edinburgh
The National Theatre at 50

Arena celebrates 50 years of performances from the National

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