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The South Bank Show

  • TV Series
  • 1978– 1978–
  • 53m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
190
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Melvyn Bragg in The South Bank Show (1978)
The South Bank Show: Benny Goodman, The King Of Swing
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ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
190
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
21,668
3,476
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    • Stars
      • Melvyn Bragg
      • Ian McKellen
      • Jonathan Miller
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    • Stars
      • Melvyn Bragg
      • Ian McKellen
      • Jonathan Miller
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    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
    • Won 8 BAFTA Awards
      • 20 wins & 56 nominations total

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    The South Bank Show: Benny Goodman, The King Of Swing
    Trailer 1:56
    The South Bank Show: Benny Goodman, The King Of Swing

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    Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg
    • Self - Presenter…
    215 episodes215 eps • 1978–2022
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Self…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1979–2010
    Jonathan Miller
    • Self
    5 episodes5 eps • 1978–2004
    Alan Bennett
    Alan Bennett
    • Self…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1979–2010
    Lenny Henry
    Lenny Henry
    • Self
    5 episodes5 eps • 1988–2018
    Peter Hall
    Peter Hall
    • Self
    5 episodes5 eps • 1988–2005
    John Lloyd
    • Self…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992–2014
    Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon
    • Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 2005–2010
    Julian Lloyd Webber
    • Self…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978–2010
    Victoria Wood
    Victoria Wood
    • Self…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1996–2010
    Beryl Bainbridge
    • Self…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978–2010
    Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter
    • Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978–2005
    John Osborne
    • Self…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978–1992
    Trevor Nunn
    Trevor Nunn
    • Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979–2005
    David Hare
    David Hare
    • Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1983–2013
    Ken Russell
    Ken Russell
    • Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984–2007
    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Self…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1987–2004
    Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry
    • Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1992–2014
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    • Trivia
      Actor and writer Mark Gatiss lobbied unsuccessfully for the series to devote an episode to screenwriter Nigel Kneale. He was told Kneale was not a "big enough figure".
    • Connections
      Edited into The South Bank Show: Vaughan Williams: A Symphonic Portrait (1984)

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    9/10
    Real, raw, and worth seeing
    While I normally avoid films with tragedy, and have never written a film review, I highly recommend this film. I was privileged to attend its screening in Los Angeles this week, and Gregori Martin has succeeded in conveying the emotion, lifestyle, true events and tragedy that befell the life of his young cousin in the New York Puerto Rican community that both nurtured and unraveled a young and promising life. Although I tend toward the light plotted-romantic comedy, this film spoke to me. I hope others get the opportunity to know the true story, and see the brilliant contributions that were made by all who contributed to its making.
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    • feldman-carla
    • Nov 25, 2012

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 1978 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • サウスバンク・ショーのテーマ
    • Filming locations
      • England, UK
    • Production company
      • London Weekend Television (LWT)
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    • Runtime
      53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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