The South Bank Show - Season 43 / Year 2022
Season 43 / Year 2022
Episodes
The South Bank Sky Arts Awards 2022
Melvyn Bragg hosts the 26th ceremony, honouring excellence in dance, theatre, pop, TV drama, film, classical music, literature, opera, comedy and visual art.
Frank Skinner
Comedian and writer Frank Skinner has become one of Britain's best-loved and most successful comedians since his debut on the comedy circuit in 1987. Frank talks to Melvyn about his working-class upbringing, his decision to embark on a career as a comedian at the relatively late age of 30, and the success of his TV presenting career including Fantasy Football League and The Frank Skinner Show.
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren is one of the best-known and most respected actresses in the world, with a career that spans over 30 years. In the first episode of the series, she joins Melvyn to discuss her diverse and prolific career across theatre, film, and television, exploring a range of work including her early days at the Royal Shakespeare Company to her extraordinary Oscar winning performance in The Queen.
Carlos Acosta
Cuban ballet superstar Carlos Acosta has captivated audiences around the world throughout his 30-year career. Celebrated for his athleticism, phenomenal technique and magnetic stage presence, Carlos talks to Melvyn about his life and career, starting with his childhood in Cuba and his performance at the Prix De Lausanne international youth ballet competition which made him the youngest ever principal with the English National Ballet.
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