Melvyn Bragg
Melvyn Bragg, Baron Bragg, CH, HonFRS, FRSL, FBA (born 6 October 1939), is an English broadcaster, author and parliamentarian. He is best known for his work with ITV as editor and presenter of The South Bank Show (1978–2010), and for the BBC Radio 4 documentary series In Our Time. Earlier in his career, Bragg worked for the BBC in various roles including presenter, a connection that resumed in 1988 when he began to host Start the Week on Radio 4. After his ennoblement in 1998, he switched to presenting the new In Our Time, an academic discussion radio programme, which has run to over 900 broadcast editions and is a popular podcast. He was Chancellor of the University of Leeds from 1999 until 2017. Description above from the Wikipedia article Melvyn Bragg, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
The Tall Guy (1989)
The Kids Are Alright
(1979)
Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the ... (more)
Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the ... (more)
Bernard and the Genie
(1991)
Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a genie in an old bottle. The genie immediately embraces the modern world and helps Bernard on the side. (more)
Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a genie in an old bottle. The genie immediately embraces the modern world and helps Bernard on the side. (more)
Roy Lichtenstein (1991)
In this documentary Roy Lichtenstein is interviewed and discusses his life and art work, what influenced him, where his ideas came from, how his art adapted and how and why it changed over time. He discusses the Pop Art movement, a bit, mostly how he was one of a ... (more)
In this documentary Roy Lichtenstein is interviewed and discusses his life and art work, what influenced him, where his ideas came from, how his art adapted and how and why it changed over time. He discusses the Pop Art movement, a bit, mostly how he was one of a ... (more)
The South Bank Show: Michael Powell (1986)
Documentary about British film director Michael Powell (more)
Documentary about British film director Michael Powell (more)
Sir Norbert Smith, a Life (1989)
a spoof TV documentary film (a "mockumentary") charting the life and career of the fictitious British actor Sir Norbert Smith. (more)
a spoof TV documentary film (a "mockumentary") charting the life and career of the fictitious British actor Sir Norbert Smith. (more)
Muse of Fire
(2013)
Funny, passionate, exciting, and smart: ‘Muse Of Fire’ will change the way you feel about Shakespeare forever. This unique feature documentary follows two actors, Giles Terera and Dan Poole, as they travel the world to find out everything they can about tackling ... (more)
Funny, passionate, exciting, and smart: ‘Muse Of Fire’ will change the way you feel about Shakespeare forever. This unique feature documentary follows two actors, Giles Terera and Dan Poole, as they travel the world to find out everything they can about tackling ... (more)
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach (2016)
A surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of the career of Ken Loach, one of Britain’s most celebrated and controversial filmmakers, as he prepares to release his final major film I, Daniel Blake. (more)
A surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of the career of Ken Loach, one of Britain’s most celebrated and controversial filmmakers, as he prepares to release his final major film I, Daniel Blake. (more)
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher (2003)
Spoof documentary looking at the life of Normal Stanley Fletcher, the star of 1970s sitcom Porridge played by Ronnie Barker. Featuring fictional footage and interviews with the character's family, friends and associates, the film documents Fletcher's chequered career. (more)
Spoof documentary looking at the life of Normal Stanley Fletcher, the star of 1970s sitcom Porridge played by Ronnie Barker. Featuring fictional footage and interviews with the character's family, friends and associates, the film documents Fletcher's chequered career. (more)
JB: A Portrait of Sir John Barbirolli (1965)
Interviews with and performance footage of conductor Sir John Barbirolli (more)
Interviews with and performance footage of conductor Sir John Barbirolli (more)
The South Bank Show: Roman Polanski (1980)
The South Bank Show: William Golding (1980)
Interview with the British author, William Golding. (more)
Interview with the British author, William Golding. (more)
The South Bank Show: The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)
1981 episode of London Weekend Television's The South Bank Show examines the film and features interviews with novelist John Fowles, screenwriter Harold Pinter, and director Karel Reisz (more)
1981 episode of London Weekend Television's The South Bank Show examines the film and features interviews with novelist John Fowles, screenwriter Harold Pinter, and director Karel Reisz (more)
The South Bank Show: Bob Fosse (1981)
Interview with director/choreographer Bob Fosse, first shown on British television. (more)
Interview with director/choreographer Bob Fosse, first shown on British television. (more)
Ermanno Olmi: The Roots of the Tree (1981)
Documentary about Italian film director Ermanno Olmi, with emphasis on "The Tree of Wooden Clogs". (more)
Documentary about Italian film director Ermanno Olmi, with emphasis on "The Tree of Wooden Clogs". (more)
The South Bank Show: 'Local Hero' (1983)
A documentary about the making of Bill Forsyth's 1983 film "Local Hero." (more)
A documentary about the making of Bill Forsyth's 1983 film "Local Hero." (more)
David Lean: A Life in Film (1985)
A documentary video that profiles the life of David Lean, the director of Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia. (more)
A documentary video that profiles the life of David Lean, the director of Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia. (more)
Bernardo Bertolucci and the Making of 'The Last Emperor' (1988)
Documentary about the making of the film first presented on the British television series "The South Bank Show". (more)
Documentary about the making of the film first presented on the British television series "The South Bank Show". (more)
The South Bank Show: Noël Coward (1992)
Television documentary on playwright, actor, composer, and film maker Noel Coward. (more)
Television documentary on playwright, actor, composer, and film maker Noel Coward. (more)
The South Bank Show: Terence Davies (1992)
Television documentary about British film director Terence Davies and his film "The Long Day Closes." (more)
Television documentary about British film director Terence Davies and his film "The Long Day Closes." (more)