The South Bank Show

The South Bank Show

NR 1978 · 45 seasons · 776 eps · ★ 5.6 · Documentary, Talk

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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.

Created by Melvyn Bragg

Networks: ITV1, Sky Arts

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