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Woody Guthrie

First transmitted in 1988, Arena presents a documentary programme exploring the life of Woody Guthrie, the travelling American singer-songwriter.

First transmitted in 1988, Arena presents a documentary programme exploring the life of Woody Guthrie, the travelling American singer-songwriter who paved the way for the likes of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.

Born in Okemah, Oklahoma in 1912, Guthrie became a spokesman for a whole generation of downtrodden Americans during the 1930s, with poignant songs like Vigilante Man, Pastures of Plenty and the anthemic, This Land is Your Land.

1 hour, 5 minutes

Last on

Mon 16 Jul 2012 01:30
BBC Four

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Credits

Director Paul Lee
Producer Anthony Wall
Producer Nigel Finch

Broadcasts

  • Fri 8 Jan 1988 21:25
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Mon 2 Jan 1989 22:45
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 18 Sep 1993 00:20
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 30 Jan 2009 23:00
    BBC Four
  • Fri 13 Jul 2012 23:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 14 Jul 2012 03:10
    BBC Four
  • Mon 16 Jul 2012 01:30
    BBC Four