Arena Thursday 13 March 2014
coming up on Tuesday's show...remembering Roger Moore, review of International Dublin Literary Award shortlist continues with "A Strangeness In My Mind" by Orhan Pamuk, Denise Gough stars in new BBC drama "Paula" created by Conor McPherson and changing perceptions of traditional music of Pakistan, Khumariyaan in session
Arena
Daily arts and popular culture show.
Film Reviews
The Zero Theorem from director Terry Gilliam and Under the Skin starring Scarlet Johannson are the two films up for review by Yvonne Nolan and Joe Griffin
David McSavage
Comedian David McSavage, best known for his TV series the Savage Eye. However, he'll soon be appearing on the Silver Screen in John Michael McDonagh's 'Calvary', and appearing Live at Dublin's Vicar Street. He spoke to our reporter Abie Philbin Bowman, who joins Sean in Studio
Review: Conservatory
A new play Conservatory opened on the Peacock stage of he Abbey Theatre last night. Sophie Gorman Reviews
The History of Motown: Ollie Cole
we continue our series looking at how social and political events have moulded modern music with Motown and the Sound of Young America. Ollie Cole joins Sean in Studio to discuss.
Music Played on the Show
Psychopath
St Vincent
4:00
Sir Duke
Stevie Wonder
4:06
Shop Around
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
3:02
What’S Goin’ On
Marvin Gaye
3:58
Arena With Seán Rocks
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