The South Bank Show 

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

Stars:

Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, Lenny Henry

19 wins & 56 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Melvyn Bragg	...	Self - Presenter / ... 186 episodes, 1978-2019

Storyline

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

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Plot Keywords:

informal | interview | discussion | four word title | cardinal direction in title | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Did You Know?

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".

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Connections

Referenced in End of Part One: Episode #1.6 (1979)

User Reviews

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.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 1978 (UK)

Also Known As:

The South Bank Show

Filming Locations:

England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

London Weekend Television (LWT)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

53 min

Sound Mix:

Mono Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1