Arena (1975)

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1975
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Theatre: Lilian Baylis & the Old Vic/David Hockney & The Rake's Progress
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Premiere. Kenneth Tynan talks to Laurence Olivier about Lilian Baylis and The Old Vic; plus, a film about David Hockney's sets for "The Rake's Progress", now on tour after its success at Glyndebourne.
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Art & Design: How They Sold the 70s/Space Studios
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The first of a regular series, taking a fortnightly look at the world of the visual arts, fashion, photography and design. This week's guest columnist is George Melly on how they sold .. show full overview
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Theatre: Howard Barker/Kenneth Tynan/Birds of Paradise
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An interview with Howard Barker, author of 'Stripwell', and an extract from same; commentary by Kenneth Tynan; and an investigation of 'Birds of Paradise'.
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Art & Design: New Yorker/Serpentine Gallery/Jarrow
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Cartoonist Mel Caiman on the New Yorker magazine and its artists; Richard Hamilton at the Serpentine Gallery; and a new documentary exhibition from Jarrow.
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Theatre: The National Theatre
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Peter Hall talks about the history and new South Bank location of the National Theatre, where he is artistic director.
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Art & Design: Painting the End of the World/Landscape Photography/Sci-Fi Illustrations
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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.
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Theatre: News Round-up
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Extract from a contemporary play, and Kenneth Tynan opines.
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Art & Design: Shirley Conran/Barry Lategan/Edward Burne-Jones
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Shirley Conran is the guest columnist; fashion photographer Barry Lategan is filmed working; and Victorian painter Edward Burne-Jones' London exhibition.
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Theatre: News Round-up
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Deborah Norton reviews British stage events; a play extract; and Kenneth Tynan opines about the theatre.
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Art & Design: Landscape into Art/Charles Tomlinson
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Guest columnist Terry Measham of the Tate Gallery on Landscape into Art, and a report on the work of contemporary British artists featuring the work of painter and poet Charles Tomlinson.
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Theatre: Mikhail Baryshnikov/Albert Finney
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Mikhail Baryshnikov and Natalia Makarova rehearse for a BBC New Year Gala Performance; Kenneth Tynan draws a portrait of Albert Finney.
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Art & Design: Forgotten Heritage
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This month sees the end of European Architectural Heritage Year. A report by the SAVE Campaign comes out this week, which contains the alarming news that, in the first six months of this .. show full overview

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