The South Bank Show Originals - Season 6
Season 6
Episodes
Frank Auerbach
A look back at Melvyn Bragg's insightful interview with the celebrated German-British artist in a classic episode of The South Bank Show.
Jonathan Miller's Figaro: Anatomy of an Opera
Melvyn Bragg revisits an old episode featuring Jonathan Miller, following him during his preparations for his production of The Marriage of Figaro for English National Opera.
Beryl Cook
Melvyn Bragg revisits a 1979 edition featuring artist Beryl Cook, capturing her a time when her paintings were being brought to the attention of the general public.
Arthur Miller
Melvyn Bragg reflects on his 1980 meeting with American playwright Arthur Miller, who talks about the poverty he encountered during his childhood in his native Harlem.
Boogie Woogie
Melvyn Braggs reflects on a classic episode of the South Bank Show exploring boogie woogie, a 19th-century piano style with contemporary influences.
John Updike
Melvyn Bragg revisits a 1990 profile of American novelist John Updike, who talked about the four Rabbit novels he wrote over a 40-year period.
Jimmy McGovern
Melvyn Bragg looks back at his time with Jimmy McGovern, the screenwriter and producer who created the shows The Street and The Accused.
Fay Weldon
Melvyn Bragg reflects on a classic South Bank Show episode featuring author and playwright Fay Weldon.
Philip Pullman
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