The South Bank Show

The South Bank Show (1978- )

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The South Bank Show is an arts magazine series that has aired on ITV between 1978 and 2010 & Sky Arts from 2012.

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Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2023-07-05The South Bank Sky Arts Awards 2023Juli 5, 2023
2022-08-03Carlos AcostaAug. 3, 2022
2022-07-27Helen MirrenJuli 27, 2022
2022-07-20Frank SkinnerJuli 20, 2022
2022-07-13The South Bank Sky Arts Awards 2022Juli 13, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of The South Bank Show premiere?

The South Bank Show premiered on January 14, 1978.

Who was the host of The South Bank Show in 1978?

The host of The South Bank Show in 1978 was Melvyn Bragg.

What was the focus of the first episode of The South Bank Show?

The first episode of The South Bank Show focused on the life and work of playwright and screenwriter, Harold Pinter.

How many episodes were in the first season of The South Bank Show?

The first season of The South Bank Show consisted of 14 episodes.

Who was the subject of the second episode of The South Bank Show?

The second episode of The South Bank Show featured the work of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Which episode of The South Bank Show featured an interview with musician Bob Dylan?

The South Bank Show episode featuring an interview with Bob Dylan aired on January 21, 1979, in the second season.

Which British actor was featured in the third episode of The South Bank Show?

The third episode of The South Bank Show featured British actor John Hurt.

In which episode of The South Bank Show did Melvyn Bragg visit the British Museum?

Melvyn Bragg visited the British Museum in the seventh episode of The South Bank Show.

Which famous film director was featured in the ninth episode of The South Bank Show?

The ninth episode of The South Bank Show featured film director Stanley Kubrick.

Which episode of The South Bank Show focused on the work of artist Francis Bacon?

The tenth episode of The South Bank Show focused on the work of artist Francis Bacon.

Which episode of The South Bank Show featured the work of author J.G. Ballard?

The South Bank Show episode featuring the work of author J.G. Ballard aired on March 18, 1979, in the second season.

In which episode of The South Bank Show did Melvyn Bragg interview playwright Tom Stoppard?

Melvyn Bragg interviewed playwright Tom Stoppard in the twelfth episode of The South Bank Show.

Which episode of The South Bank Show focused on the work of composer Benjamin Britten?

The South Bank Show episode featuring the work of composer Benjamin Britten aired on February 18, 1979, in the second season.

In which episode of The South Bank Show did Melvyn Bragg explore the work of dancer Rudolf Nureyev?

Melvyn Bragg explored the work of dancer Rudolf Nureyev in the thirteenth episode of The South Bank Show.

Which episode of The South Bank Show featured an interview with actress Glenda Jackson?

The South Bank Show episode featuring an interview with actress Glenda Jackson aired on April 22, 1979, in the second season.

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