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The South Bank Show

  • TV Series
  • 1978– 1978–
  • 53m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
189
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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
189
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Melvyn Bragg
    • Ian McKellen
    • Jonathan Miller
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  • Stars
    • Melvyn Bragg
    • Ian McKellen
    • Jonathan Miller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Won 8 BAFTA Awards
      • 20 wins & 56 nominations total

    Episodes714

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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 and Dennis Potter in The South Bank Show (1978)
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    Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg
    • Self - Presenteras Self - Presenter…
    213 episodes213 eps • 1978–2020
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Selfas Self…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1979–2010
    Jonathan Miller
    • Selfas Self
    5 episodes5 eps • 1978–2004
    Alan Bennett
    Alan Bennett
    • Selfas Self…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1979–2010
    Lenny Henry
    Lenny Henry
    • Selfas Self
    5 episodes5 eps • 1988–2018
    Peter Hall
    Peter Hall
    • Selfas Self
    5 episodes5 eps • 1988–2005
    John Lloyd
    • Selfas Self…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1992–2014
    Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 2005–2010
    Julian Lloyd Webber
    • Selfas Self…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978–2010
    Victoria Wood
    Victoria Wood
    • Selfas Self…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1996–2010
    Beryl Bainbridge
    • Selfas Self…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978–2010
    Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978–2005
    John Osborne
    • Selfas Self…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978–1992
    Trevor Nunn
    Trevor Nunn
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979–2005
    David Hare
    David Hare
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1983–2013
    Ken Russell
    Ken Russell
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984–2007
    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Selfas Self…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1987–2004
    Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry
    • Selfas 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)

    User reviews1

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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

    Details

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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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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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