Season 1

E1. Theatre

Oct 1, 1975 · 30m

Premiere. Ronald Eyre reviews what's going on in the theatre, Kenneth Tynan talks to Laurence Olivier about Lilian Baylis and The Old Vic, and a film about David Hockney's sets for The Rake's Progress.

E2. Art and Design

Oct 8, 1975 · 25m

George Melly looks at how they sold the 70's and a report on the opening of the Space Studios.

E3. Theatre

Oct 15, 1975 · 30m

An interview with Howard Barker, author of 'Stripwell', and an extract from same; commentary by Kenneth Tynan; and an investigation of 'Birds of Paradise'.

E4. Art and Design

Oct 22, 1975 · 25m

Cartoonist Mel Caiman on the New Yorker magazine and its artists, Richard Hamilton at the Serpentine Gallery, and a new documentary exhibition from Jarrow.

E5. Theatre

Oct 29, 1975 · 90m

Peter Hall talks about the history and new South Band location of the National Theater, where he is artistic director.

E6. Art and Design

Nov 5, 1975 · 90m

Features Observer critic William Feaver on Painting the End of the World, Bill Brandt's selection of landscape photography at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the best of science fiction illustration.

E7. Theatre

Nov 12, 1975 · 90m

Extract from a contemporary play and Kenneth Tynan opines.

E8. Art and Design

Nov 19, 1975 · 90m

Shirley Conran is the guest columnist; fashion photographer Barry Lategan is filmed working; and Victorian painter Edward Burne-Jones' London exhibition.

E9. Theatre

Nov 26, 1975 · 90m

Deborah Norton reviews British stage events, a play extract, and Kenneth Tynan opines about the theatre.

E10. Art and Design

Dec 3, 1975 · 25m

Guest columnist Terry Measham; a look into the work of painter and poet Charles Tomlinson.

E11. Theatre

Dec 10, 1975 · 25m

Mikhail Baryshnikov and Natalia Makarova rehearse for a BBC New Year Gala Performance; Kenneth Tynan draws a portrait of Albert Finney.

E12. Art and Design

Dec 17, 1975 · 30m

Filmmaker Roger Graef and journalist Simon Jenkins discuss the destruction of historical buildings, in light of a recent SAVE campaign report and the conclusion of the European Architectural Heritage Year.

E13. Theatre

Jan 7, 1976 · 25m

Deborah Norton returns with reports, interviews and extracts from what is liveliest and best in the British theatrical scene.

E14. Art and Design

Jan 14, 1976 · 25m

A fortnightly look at the world of the visual arts, fashion, photography and design.

E15. Theatre

Jan 21, 1976 · 25m

Jonathan Miller introduces this week's look at what is most stimulating and enjoyable on the theatrical scene.

E16. Art and Design

Jan 28, 1976 · 30m

A look at American photographer Paul Strand and recent trends in British photography.

E17. Theatre

Feb 4, 1976 · 30m

Arena goes to Scarborough for the British premiere of a new Alan Ayckbourn play "Just Between Ourselves".

E18. Art and Design

Feb 11, 1976 · 30m

Arena looks at aspects of community art and the work of painter Keith Grant, artist-in-residence at the New Charing Cross Hospital.

E19. Theatre

Feb 18, 1976 · 30m

Claire Bloom and Kenneth Tynan discuss extracts from Samuel Beckett's 'Happy Days', George Bernard Shaw's 'Too True to be Good', and Tennessee Williams' 'Sweet Bird of Youth'.

E20. Art and Design

Feb 25, 1976 · 30m

Arena talks with Robert Janz and Dante Leonelli about incorporating time into sculpture.

E21. Theatre

Mar 3, 1976 · 30m

Arena brings extracts from Paris' contemporary theatre season, including Frank Wedekind's 'Lulu' and Marguerite Duras' 'Days in the Tree', and an interview with Delphine Seyrig.

E22. Art and Design

Mar 10, 1976 · 30m

Arena presents the work of British and American video artists.

E23. Theatre

Mar 17, 1976 · 30m

Barbara Jefford, Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright, Kenneth Tynan Billie Whitelaw and many of the people behind the scenes say goodbye to the Old Vic building.

E24. Art and Design

Mar 24, 1976 · 30m

Liverpool poet and painter Adrian Henry visits 'The Face of Merseyside'; Boyd and Evans use photographs as the basis of their explorations of everyday life.

E25. Theatre: Happy Birthday Royal Court

Mar 31, 1976 · 30m

Alumni of the Royal Court celebrate its 20th anniversary.

E26. Art and Design: Art for Money's Sake?

Apr 7, 1976 · 30m

Barrie Penrose investigates a multi-national art empire and the artists and methods that created it.

E27. Edinburgh International Festival 1976: Part 1

Aug 25, 1976 · 40m

Features Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Galina Visnevskaya in the Scottish Opera's production of Macbeth, The Kantor Theatre Company from Poland, and Fenella Fielding in a late-night revue.

E28. Edinburgh International Festival 1976: Part 2

Sep 1, 1976 · 40m

Features the La Mama Theatre Company from New York; Bunraku, traditional Japanese Puppet Theatre; a recital by Frederica Von Stade; and Judith Blegen as Susanna in 'The Marriage of Figaro'.

E29. Edinburgh International Festival 1976: Part 3

Sep 8, 1976 · 40m

Writer Germaine Greer and her god-daughter Ruby take a look at a child's Edinburgh Festival and some of the fringe activities, including Gruppo Teatro Libero from Rome and Quentin Crisp.

E30. Theatre: A Dream Come True

Sep 15, 1976 · 30m

A look at the opening of the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.