The South Bank Show

Name: The South Bank Show
Released: 2014-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Melvyn Bragg

TV Show · Special Interest

`South Bank Show' has been a staple of British TV for more than three decades, featuring Melvyn Bragg chatting with notable entertainment figures in areas that include music, TV and film. The long-running programme returns for a new season with Melvyn Bragg once again at the helm as presenter. For this season, Bragg will only be interviewing women, and Bragg's guests include comedian Tracy Ullman, soul singer Beverley Knight, opera star Danielle de Niese, theatre producer Sonia Friedman, publishing powerhouse Gail Rebuck and teacher Andria Zafirakou, in an episode about the arts in education.

2014 · 1h 31m

Starring Melvyn Bragg

EPISODE 1

Frank Skinner

Melvyn Bragg talks to the much-loved comedian Frank Skinner as he details his extensive career, which has seen him branch out from stand-up to presenting, acting, and writing.

44 min
EPISODE 2

Helen Mirren

Melvyn Bragg hosts as he welcomes Helen Mirren to reflect on her award-winning, diverse career that has seen her performances recognised with the American and British 'Triple Crowns of Acting'.

44 min
EPISODE 3

Carlos Acosta

Melvyn Bragg talks with Carlos Acosta, a Cuban ballet dancer who performed across the world and was a permanent member of The Royal Ballet for over a decade.

44 min

Melvyn Bragg

Host

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