Melvyn Bragg
Acting
Born: 1939-10-06 · Carlisle, UK
Biography
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 as editor and presenter of The South Bank Show (1978–2010, 2012–2023), 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
🎬 Movies (20)
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
2026
Self - Editor and Presenter, South Bank Show
Art Matters
2024
Self
David Hockney: In London
2023
Self
David Hockney: A Celebration
2023
Self
David Hockney: In Normandy
2023
self
Muse of Fire
2013
Self
The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England
2013
Himself - Presenter
The Mystery Of Mary Magdalene
2013
Self
John Steinbeck: Voice of America
2011
Host/Narrator
Outbreak 1939: When War Broke Out
2009
Narrator
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
2003
Himself
Cinema of Fire: Iranian Cinema
2002
Himself (Presenter)
R.E.M.
2002
Presenter
Emir Kusturica
2000
Himself (Presenter)
Countertenors
1999
Presenter
Afro-Cuban All-Stars at the Salon of Dreams
1998
Self
Keppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees
1997
Self
Bogart: Here's Looking at You, Kid
1997
Self/Narrator
Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
1994
Self
An Interview with Dennis Potter
1994
Interviewer
📺 TV Shows (15)
Reel History of Britain
2011
Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain
2008
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
2007
Self
The Adventure of English
2003
Believe Nothing
2002
Self
The Garden Party
1998
Have I Got News for You
1990
Self
Plunder
1990
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
1988
Self
The South Bank Show
1978
Self - Presenter
An Audience with...
1978
Self
The Lively Arts
1976
Presenter
2nd House
1973
Himself - Host
2nd House
1973
Himself - Presenter
Great Performances
1971
Self