S1·E298 Night Moves
Synopsis
Fifty years ago Basil Wright and Harry Watts' classic documentary "Night Mail" celebrated the role of the railways as the nation's distributor of goods, mail, food, and other essentials.
In 1986 Arena's 'Night Moves' celebrates the role of the trucking industry - the age of steam has become the day of the articulated lorry.
Count every commodity on a supermarket shelf, virtually every object you can buy - a lorry put it there. With Timothy Spall as The Fool on the Road and specially written music by Ian Dury, Arena goes trucking. 'Night Moves' creates a kaleidoscope of travel, incident, action and celebrities that will astonish everyone who thinks lorries just block the road.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 298 of Arena air?
Season 1, Episode 298 ('Night Moves') originally aired on December 19, 1986.
How long is Season 1 Episode 298 ('Night Moves')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Arena.
What happens in Arena Season 1 Episode 298?
Fifty years ago Basil Wright and Harry Watts' classic documentary "Night Mail" celebrated the role of the railways as the nation's distributor of goods, mail, food, and other essentials. In 1986 Arena's 'Night Moves' celebrates the role of the trucking industry - the age of steam has become the day...
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