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The South Bank Show (1978)

5.6 45 seasons 776 episodes Ended

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The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show produced by ITV between 1978 and 2010. A new series began on Sky Arts from 27 May 2012. Presented by Melvyn Bragg, the show aims to bring both high art and popular culture to a mass audience.

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Seasons & episodes

Paul McCartney/surrealist exhibitionJan 14, 1978 · 1h 0m

Paganini SuperstarJan 21, 1978 · 1h 0m

Roy MintonJan 28, 1978 · 1h 0m

David HockneyFeb 4, 1978 · 1h 0m

Dennis PotterFeb 11, 1978 · 1h 0m

John Peel/Jane GloverFeb 18, 1978 · 1h 0m

Arabian Days (Edna O'Brien)/Quentin CrispFeb 25, 1978 · 1h 0m

Jacques LoussierMar 4, 1978 · 1h 0m

Ken DoddMar 11, 1978 · 1h 0m

Georges SimenonMar 18, 1978 · 1h 0m

Horowitz at the White HouseMar 25, 1978 · 1h 0m

Carl Perkins/Morgan horsesApr 1, 1978 · 1h 0m

Carry On with Paul Morissey (Carry On ... films)Apr 8, 1978 · 1h 0m

Search for ShawApr 15, 1978 · 1h 0m

Harold PinterApr 22, 1978 · 1h 0m

Satyajit Ray/John Williams/Ralph McTellApr 30, 1978 · 1h 0m

Portrait of a Conductor: Herbert Von KarajanMay 6, 1978 · 1h 0m

Freddie YoungMay 13, 1978 · 1h 0m

Frank AuerbachMay 20, 1978 · 1h 0m

Mayerling BalletJun 17, 1978 · 1h 0m

John Osborne on Wardle's book on Devine/Pearl (radio play)Jul 1, 1978 · 1h 0m

Ingmar Bergman at 60Jul 8, 1978 · 1h 0m

Hullabaloo over George and Bonnie's Pictures (1)Jul 15, 1978 · 1h 0m

Hullabaloo over George and Bonnie's Pictures (2)Jul 22, 1978 · 1h 0m

Cast

Melvyn BraggSelf - Presenter