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Overview
Arena is a British television documentary series, made and broadcast by the BBC. Voted by leading TV executives in Broadcast as one of the top 50 most influential programmes of all time, it has run since 1 October 1975 with over five hundred episodes made, directed by the likes of Martin Scorsese, Alan Yentob, Roly Keating, Frederick Baker, Volker Schlondorff and Vikram Jayanti. Arena's subjects are a roll-call of the world's best known cultural figures from the 20th and 21st centuries, from singers Bob Dylan and Amy Winehouse to academics Edward Said and Eric Hobsbawm, from writers Jean Genet and V S Naipaul to artists Francis Bacon and Louise Bourgeois. The current series editor is Anthony Wall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arena available to watch online?
Yes, you can stream Arena free on StreamVaults in HD — no sign-up required.
When did Arena first air?
Arena first aired in 1975.
What genre is Arena?
Arena is a Documentary series.
How many seasons does Arena have?
Arena has 3 seasons with 695 episodes total.
What is Arena rated?
Arena has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 9 reviews.
What is the status of Arena?
Arena is currently in production with new content expected.
