Melvyn Bragg

Melvyn Bragg

Born 1939-10-06 (age 86) Carlisle, UK
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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 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.

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Known For

The Tall Guy
The Tall Guy

1989

as Himself

Muse of Fire
Muse of Fire

2013

as Self

Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

2016

as Self - Editor and Presenter, South Bank Show

The Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
Sweet William
Sweet William

1980

as Self

Bernard and the Genie
Bernard and the Genie

1991

as Himself

Art Matters
Art Matters

2024

as Self

David Lean: A Life in Film
Whose Doctor Who
Whose Doctor Who

1977

as Presenter

Laurence Olivier: a life
Laurence Olivier: a life

1982

as Self (Interviewer )

Hockney at the Tate
Bogart: Here's Looking at You, Kid
David Hockney: A Celebration
Norbert Smith: A Life
Norbert Smith: A Life

1989

as Interviewer

Ingmar Bergman at 60