Arena - Season 14 / Year 1988

Arena - Season 14 / Year 1988

Season 14 / Year 1988

Network
DatesJan 8, 1988 - Dec 23, 1988
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Episodes

Woody Guthrie
Year 1988Episode 165 min

Woody Guthrie

First transmitted in 1988, Arena presents a documentary programme exploring the life of Woody Guthrie, the travelling American singer-songwriter.

Jan 8, 1988
The Dandy-Beano Story
Year 1988Episode 290 min

The Dandy-Beano Story

Jan 15, 1988
Broadway - The Great White Way
Year 1988Episode 360 min

Broadway - The Great White Way

Arena travels the length of Broadway, along the home of some of the first white settlers in America, exploring the myths and legends that surrounded the Great White Way.

Jan 22, 1988
Ryszard Kapuscinski: Your Man Who is There
Year 1988Episode 490 min

Ryszard Kapuscinski: Your Man Who is There

Jan 29, 1988
The Emperor
Year 1988Episode 590 min

The Emperor

Performance of Jonathan Miller's production for the Royal Court Theatre, of Ryszard Kapuscinski's "The Emperor", adapted for the stage and television by Michael Hastings and Jonathan Miller. Drama about the last days of Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia before his final overthrow.
Feb 5, 1988
My Name Is Celia Cruz
Year 1988Episode 665 min

My Name Is Celia Cruz

Profile of the legendary Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz, who moved to New York and rose to international fame with the Latin bands of Tito Puente and Johnny Pacheco.

Feb 12, 1988
An Andalucian Journey
Year 1988Episode 790 min

An Andalucian Journey

A journey through southern Spain to meet the Andalucian gypsy families who keep alive the traditions of flamenco.
Mar 4, 1988
Robert Mapplethorpe
Year 1988Episode 890 min

Robert Mapplethorpe

Profile of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, to accompany the exhibition of his work at the National Portrait Gallery.
Mar 18, 1988
The English Thoroughbred
Year 1988Episode 990 min

The English Thoroughbred

Documentary on the thoroughbred horse. Horses include Oh So Sharp, Dancing Brave, Adjal and Reference Point.
Mar 25, 1988
Byrne About Byrne
Year 1988Episode 1090 min

Byrne About Byrne

John Byrne, author of TUTTI FRUTTI, writes and directs his own film autobiography.
Apr 1, 1988
Ten Green Bottles
Year 1988Episode 1190 min

Ten Green Bottles

Tenth anniversary edition of the programme, featuring clips from some of the pro grammes of the last ten years.
Nov 25, 1988
Clint Eastwood
Year 1988Episode 1290 min

Clint Eastwood

Interview with Clint Eastwood about his career, his work as a director and the evolution of the Eastwood persona.
Dec 2, 1988
Moving Across the World on Horses
Year 1988Episode 1390 min

Moving Across the World on Horses

Documentary about the work of Michael Ondaatje, including a dramatisation of his ideas.
Dec 9, 1988
History Boys on the Rampage
Year 1988Episode 1490 min

History Boys on the Rampage

Report about the Field Day Theatre Company's production of Making History on tour in Northern Ireland.
Dec 16, 1988
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole
Year 1988Episode 1590 min

The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

Dec 23, 1988

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