Eastwood's tribute film to Bennett

Clint Eastwood is to pay homage to one of his all-time heroes - he is shooting a documentary on legendary crooner Tony Bennett.

The film, for the BBC's highly-acclaimed 'Arena' series, will feature the Dirty Harry star interviewing the singer, and will include contributions from movie director Martin Scorcese, actor Alec Baldwin, and funnyman Mel Brooks.

Eastwood, a keen pianist, has already produced shows on the Monterey Jazz Festival and musician Thelonious Monk, and has now added the 90-minute Bennett film to his resume.

It will be broadcast by the BBC at a date yet to be announced.