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1. The South Bank Show (1978– )

53 min | Documentary

6.9

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ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.

Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood

Votes: 216

2. Billy Budd (1988 TV Movie)

155 min | Drama, Music

6.8

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An opera by Benjamin Britten, on a libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, adapted from the story by Herman Melville. Billy Budd is a young sailor aboard a British man-o'-war, persecuted... See full summary »

Director: Barrie Gavin | Stars: Thomas Allen, Philip Langridge, Richard Van Allan, Phillip Guy Bromley

Votes: 28

3. The Lively Arts (1969– )

Documentary

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Documentary series taking a serious and wide-ranging look at the arts, encompassing intellectual subject matter and popular culture.

Stars: Robin Ray, Melvyn Bragg, Richard Baker, André Previn

4. Face the Music (1967–1984)

30 min | Music

7.8

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Face the Music was a light hearted classical music quiz. Hosted by Joseph Cooper who played excerpts from the classics on the piano and asked questions to the panel consisting of three ... See full summary »

Stars: Joseph Cooper, Robin Ray, Joyce Grenfell, Richard Baker

Votes: 18

5. Peter Grimes (1995 TV Movie)

145 min | Drama, Music

8.4

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In a small village in England, Peter Grimes is unable to become a part of the community. Because his apprentice drowned at sea, he has incurred the wrath and distrust of the townspeople.

Director: Barrie Gavin | Stars: Philip Langridge, Janice Cairns, Alan Opie, Ann Howard

Votes: 29

6. Music on 2 (1965–1973)

Documentary, Music

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Stars: The Philharmonia Orchestra, Richard Baker, London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra

7. The Midsummer Marriage (1984 TV Movie)

160 min | Drama, Comedy, Music

8.8

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Director: Elijah Moshinsky | Stars: Philip Langridge, Lucy Shelton, Sarah Walker, David Wilson-Johnson

Votes: 6

8. Music Now (1968–1972)

60 min | Music

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Stars: John Amis, Leonard Pearcey, Judith Jackson, Robin Ray

9. The South Bank Show (1978– )
Episode: Elliott Carter (1986)

54 min | Documentary

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Includes biographical information and performances of excerpts of Elliott Carter's compositions A Symphony of Three Orchestras, Holiday Overture, Concerto for Orchestra, String Quartet No. 2, Piano Sonata, and Night Fantasies.

Director: Alan Benson | Stars: Irvine Arditti, David Atherton, Melvyn Bragg, Elliott Carter