Melvyn Bragg
Melvyn Bragg, Baron Bragg, CH, HonFRS, FRSL, FBA (born 6 October 1939), is an English broadcaster, author and parliamentarian. He is best known for his work with ITV as editor and presenter of The South Bank Show (1978–2010), and for the BBC Radio 4 documentary series In Our Time. Earlier in his career, Bragg worked for the BBC in various roles including presenter, a connection that resumed in 1988 when he began to host Start the Week on Radio 4. After his ennoblement in 1998, he switched to presenting the new In Our Time, an academic discussion radio programme, which has run to over 900 broadcast editions and is a popular podcast. He was Chancellor of the University of Leeds from 1999 until 2017. Description above from the Wikipedia article Melvyn Bragg, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
The Kids Are Alright
as uncreditedThrough concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the...
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The Tall Guy
as HimselfAn American actor in England tries to find love and work.
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Bernard and the Genie
as HimselfBernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his...
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Keppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees
as SelfThis documentary traces the lives of Gibb brothers and takes a look through their memories,...
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Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
as Self - Editor and Presenter, South Bank ShowA surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of the career of Ken Loach, one of Britain’s...
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In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
as SelfTony Palmer's award-winning feature-length documentary profile of Richard Burton.
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The South Bank Show: 'Local Hero'
as HostA documentary about the making of Bill Forsyth's 1983 film "Local Hero."
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Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
as HimselfSpoof documentary looking at the life of Normal Stanley Fletcher, the star of 1970s sitcom...
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Muse of Fire
as SelfFunny, passionate, exciting, and smart: ‘Muse Of Fire’ will change the way you feel about...
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Ingmar Bergman at 60
as HostDocumentary about the Swedish film director, produced for the UK television program "The South...
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The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England
as Himself - PresenterMelvyn Bragg explores the dramatic story of William Tyndale and his mission to translate the...
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Bernardo Bertolucci and the Making of 'The Last Emperor'
as PresenterDocumentary about the making of the film first presented on the British television series "The...
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David Lean: A Life in Film
as NarratorA documentary video that profiles the life of David Lean, the director of Doctor Zhivago and...
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The Making of Sgt. Pepper
as Self - PresenterThis was an official documentary shown on television featuring George Martin taking us through...
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Sir Norbert Smith, a Life
as Interviewera spoof TV documentary film (a "mockumentary") charting the life and career of the fictitious...
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Vivienne Westwood
as SelfProfile of fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood.
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Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
as SelfA study of Tennessee Williams's life and work as a whole, ranging from his youth in Mississippi...
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From the West Down to the East: Billy Bragg on The South Bank Show, March 1985
as Self - PresenterLondon Weekend Television. Hosted by Melvyn Bragg. First screened in the UK on 31st March 1985.
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Art Matters
as SelfJoin Melvyn Bragg for an insightful journey into why “Art Matters,” With a career spanning over...
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Whose Doctor Who
as PresenterMelvyn Bragg presents this 1977 documentary about Doctor Who from BBC2's 'The Lively Arts'...
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Afro-Cuban All-Stars at the Salon of Dreams
as SelfThis documentary, shot entirely on location in Havana, includes many band members' insights into...
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The South Bank Show: John Cleese
as uncreditedJohn Cleese is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 1986 episode of The South Bank Show (1978)....
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Francis Bacon
as uncreditedFrancis Bacon revolutionised figurative painting in the 20th century. The English painter...
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The South Bank Show: Bob Fosse
as SelfInterview with director/choreographer Bob Fosse, first shown on British television.
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David Hockney: In London
as SelfFilmed in his London studio, David Hockney sits down with Melvyn Bragg to discuss his remarkable...
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The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam
as uncreditedTerry Gilliam is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 1991 episode of The South Bank Show (1978)....
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Hockney at the Tate
as SelfTo mark his fiftieth birthday in 1988, London's Tate Gallery staged a major retrospective of his...
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The South Bank Show: Roman Polanski
as HostA documentary first presented on the South Bank Show in 1980 about the career of film director...
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An Interview with Dennis Potter
as InterviewerDennis Potter a television dramatist talks about his work, politics and his fears for both.
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The South Bank Show: Terence Davies
as InterviewerTelevision documentary about British film director Terence Davies and his film "The Long Day...
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Roy Lichtenstein
as HimselfIn this documentary Roy Lichtenstein is interviewed and discusses his life and art work, what...
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Countertenors
as PresenterAn LWT South Bank Show, presented by Melvyn Bragg, exploring the phenomenon of countertenor...
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David Hockney: In Normandy
as selfThe celebrated British artist discusses his life and work with Melvyn Bragg in his Normandy...
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The South Bank Show: Spamalot
as uncreditedEric Idle is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 2006 episode of The South Bank Show (1978). The...
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David Hockney: A Celebration
as SelfAn intimate portrait of David Hockney, featuring interviews with the artist - one of Britain's...
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The South Bank Show: Michael Powell
as HostDocumentary about British film director Michael Powell
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John Steinbeck: Voice of America
as Host/NarratorMelvyn Bragg travels from Oklahoma to California to examine the enduring legacy of the Nobel...
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The South Bank Show: William Golding
as HostInterview with the British author, William Golding.
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The South Bank Show: The French Lieutenant's Woman
as Self - Presenter1981 episode of London Weekend Television's The South Bank Show examines the film and features...
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J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate
as PresenterThe works of Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), one of the best known English Romantic...
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The Alan Titchmarsh Show
as SelfThe Alan Titchmarsh Show is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was...
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Great Performances
as SelfThe best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse...
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The South Bank Show
as Self - PresenterThe South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show that was produced by ITV between 1978 and...
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An Audience with...
as SelfAn Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend...
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The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
as SelfThis documentary series uses drama and commentary to shed light on the lives and works of Joseph...
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Believe Nothing
as SelfBelieve Nothing is a British ITV sitcom starring Rik Mayall as Quadruple Professor Adonis Cnut,...
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The Adventure of English
as uncreditedThe history of the English language presented by Melvyn Bragg; from its modest beginnings around...
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