Portrait of Melvyn Bragg

Melvyn Bragg

Bio: 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 with ITV as editor and presenter of The South Bank Show (1978–2010), and for the BBC Radio 4 documentary series In Our Time
Born: Fri, Oct 06 1939
Birthplace: Carlisle, UK
Melvyn Bragg is 85 years old
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Poster of Art Matters
Art Matters
Melvyn Bragg was
84 in Art Matters
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 24 2024
Poster of David Hockney: In London
David Hockney: In London
Melvyn Bragg was
83 in David Hockney: In London
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 29 2023
Poster of David Hockney: In Normandy
David Hockney: In Normandy
Melvyn Bragg was
83 in David Hockney: In Normandy
as 'self'.
Mon, Aug 28 2023
Poster of David Hockney: A Celebration
David Hockney: A Celebration
Melvyn Bragg was
83 in David Hockney: A Celebration
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 28 2023
Poster of Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Melvyn Bragg was
76 in Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
as 'Self - Editor and Presenter, South Bank Show'.
Thu, Jun 30 2016
Poster of Muse of Fire
Muse of Fire
Melvyn Bragg was
73 in Muse of Fire
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 26 2013
Poster of The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England
The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England
Melvyn Bragg was
73 in The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England
as 'Himself - Presenter'.
Thu, Jun 06 2013
Poster of The Mystery Of Mary Magdalene
The Mystery Of Mary Magdalene
Melvyn Bragg was
73 in The Mystery Of Mary Magdalene
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 05 2013
Poster of John Steinbeck: Voice of America
John Steinbeck: Voice of America
Melvyn Bragg was
72 in John Steinbeck: Voice of America
as 'Host/Narrator'.
Tue, Nov 22 2011
Poster of The South Bank Show: Spamalot
The South Bank Show: Spamalot
Melvyn Bragg was
67 in The South Bank Show: Spamalot
Sun, Oct 15 2006
Poster of Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
Melvyn Bragg was
64 in Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Dec 29 2003
Poster of Cinema of Fire: Iranian Cinema
Cinema of Fire: Iranian Cinema
Melvyn Bragg was
62 in Cinema of Fire: Iranian Cinema
as 'Himself (Presenter)'.
Sun, Jun 30 2002
Poster of R.E.M.
R.E.M.
Melvyn Bragg was
62 in R.E.M.
as 'Presenter'.
Thu, May 09 2002
Poster of Emir Kusturica
Emir Kusturica
Melvyn Bragg was
60 in Emir Kusturica
as 'Himself (Presenter)'.
Sun, Mar 12 2000
Poster of Countertenors
Countertenors
Melvyn Bragg was
60 in Countertenors
as 'Presenter'.
Sun, Dec 19 1999
Poster of Afro-Cuban All-Stars at the Salon of Dreams
Afro-Cuban All-Stars at the Salon of Dreams
Melvyn Bragg was
58 in Afro-Cuban All-Stars at the Salon of Dreams
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 19 1998
Poster of Keppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees
Keppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees
Melvyn Bragg was
57 in Keppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 13 1997
Poster of Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
Melvyn Bragg was
55 in Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 19 1994
Poster of An Interview with Dennis Potter
An Interview with Dennis Potter
Melvyn Bragg was
55 in An Interview with Dennis Potter
as 'Interviewer'.
Sat, Nov 19 1994
Poster of Portrait or Bust
Portrait or Bust
Melvyn Bragg was
54 in Portrait or Bust
as 'Himself (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 04 1994
Poster of The South Bank Show: Ken Loach
The South Bank Show: Ken Loach
Melvyn Bragg was
53 in The South Bank Show: Ken Loach
as 'Presenter'.
Sun, Oct 03 1993
Poster of The Making of Sgt. Pepper
The Making of Sgt. Pepper
Melvyn Bragg was
52 in The Making of Sgt. Pepper
as 'Self - Presenter'.
Sun, Jun 14 1992
Poster of The South Bank Show: Terence Davies
The South Bank Show: Terence Davies
Melvyn Bragg was
52 in The South Bank Show: Terence Davies
as 'Interviewer'.
Sun, Apr 05 1992
Poster of The South Bank Show: Noël Coward
The South Bank Show: Noël Coward
Melvyn Bragg was
52 in The South Bank Show: Noël Coward
as 'Host'.
Sun, Mar 01 1992
Poster of Bernard and the Genie
Bernard and the Genie
Melvyn Bragg was
52 in Bernard and the Genie
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Nov 23 1991
Poster of The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam
The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam
Melvyn Bragg was
52 in The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam
Sun, Oct 06 1991
Poster of Roy Lichtenstein
Roy Lichtenstein
Melvyn Bragg was
51 in Roy Lichtenstein
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 02 1991
Poster of Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood
Melvyn Bragg was
50 in Vivienne Westwood
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Poster of Sir Norbert Smith, a Life
Sir Norbert Smith, a Life
Melvyn Bragg was
50 in Sir Norbert Smith, a Life
as 'Interviewer'.
Fri, Nov 03 1989
Poster of The Tall Guy
The Tall Guy
Melvyn Bragg was
49 in The Tall Guy
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Feb 01 1989
Poster of Hockney at the Tate
Hockney at the Tate
Melvyn Bragg was
49 in Hockney at the Tate
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 30 1988
Poster of In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
Melvyn Bragg was
48 in In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 20 1988
Poster of Bernardo Bertolucci and the Making of 'The Last Emperor'
Bernardo Bertolucci and the Making of 'The Last Emperor'
Melvyn Bragg was
48 in Bernardo Bertolucci and the Making of 'The Last Emperor'
as 'Presenter'.
Sun, Jan 17 1988
Poster of Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon
Melvyn Bragg was
48 in Francis Bacon
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate
J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate
Melvyn Bragg was
47 in J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate
as 'Presenter'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The South Bank Show: Michael Powell
The South Bank Show: Michael Powell
Melvyn Bragg was
47 in The South Bank Show: Michael Powell
as 'Host'.
Thu, Oct 16 1986
Poster of The South Bank Show: John Cleese
The South Bank Show: John Cleese
Melvyn Bragg was
46 in The South Bank Show: John Cleese
Sun, Jan 12 1986
Poster of From the West Down to the East: Billy Bragg on The South Bank Show, March 1985
From the West Down to the East: Billy Bragg on The South Bank Show, March 1985
Melvyn Bragg was
45 in From the West Down to the East: Billy Bragg on The South Bank Show, March 1985
as 'Self - Presenter'.
Sun, Mar 31 1985
Poster of David Lean: A Life in Film
David Lean: A Life in Film
Melvyn Bragg was
45 in David Lean: A Life in Film
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The South Bank Show: 'Local Hero'
The South Bank Show: 'Local Hero'
Melvyn Bragg was
43 in The South Bank Show: 'Local Hero'
as 'Host'.
Sun, Feb 27 1983
Poster of Ermanno Olmi: The Roots of the Tree
Ermanno Olmi: The Roots of the Tree
Melvyn Bragg was
41 in Ermanno Olmi: The Roots of the Tree
as 'Presenter'.
Sun, May 03 1981
Poster of The South Bank Show: Bob Fosse
The South Bank Show: Bob Fosse
Melvyn Bragg was
41 in The South Bank Show: Bob Fosse
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 08 1981
Poster of The South Bank Show: The French Lieutenant's Woman
The South Bank Show: The French Lieutenant's Woman
Melvyn Bragg was
41 in The South Bank Show: The French Lieutenant's Woman
as 'Self - Presenter'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of The South Bank Show: William Golding
The South Bank Show: William Golding
Melvyn Bragg was
41 in The South Bank Show: William Golding
as 'Host'.
Sun, Nov 16 1980
Poster of The South Bank Show: Roman Polanski
The South Bank Show: Roman Polanski
Melvyn Bragg was
40 in The South Bank Show: Roman Polanski
as 'Host'.
Sun, May 25 1980
Poster of The Kids Are Alright
The Kids Are Alright
Melvyn Bragg was
39 in The Kids Are Alright
Fri, Jun 15 1979
Poster of Ingmar Bergman at 60
Ingmar Bergman at 60
Melvyn Bragg was
38 in Ingmar Bergman at 60
as 'Host'.
Sat, Jul 08 1978
Poster of Whose Doctor Who
Whose Doctor Who
Melvyn Bragg was
37 in Whose Doctor Who
as 'Presenter'.
Sun, Apr 03 1977
Poster of An Artist's Story
An Artist's Story
Melvyn Bragg was
34 in An Artist's Story
as 'Himself - Presenter'.
Sat, Feb 02 1974
Poster of Outbreak 1939: When War Broke Out
Outbreak 1939: When War Broke Out
Melvyn Bragg will be
85+ in Outbreak 1939: When War Broke Out
as 'Narrator'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Reel History of Britain
Reel History of Britain
Melvyn Bragg was
71+ in Reel History of Britain
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 2011
Poster of Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain
Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain
Melvyn Bragg was
68+ in Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 06 2008
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Melvyn Bragg was
67+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of The Adventure of English
The Adventure of English
Melvyn Bragg was
64+ in The Adventure of English
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 06 2003
Poster of Believe Nothing
Believe Nothing
Melvyn Bragg was
62+ in Believe Nothing
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 14 2002
Poster of The Garden Party
The Garden Party
Melvyn Bragg was
58+ in The Garden Party
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 11 1998
Poster of Plunder
Plunder
Melvyn Bragg was
50+ in Plunder
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 05 1990
Poster of The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
Melvyn Bragg was
48+ in The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1988
Poster of The South Bank Show
The South Bank Show
Melvyn Bragg was
38+ in The South Bank Show
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 14 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Melvyn Bragg was
38+ in An Audience with...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of 2nd House
2nd House
Melvyn Bragg was
34+ in 2nd House
as 'Himself - Host, Himself - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 06 1973
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Melvyn Bragg was
31+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Norbert Smith – a Life
Norbert Smith – a Life
Melvyn Bragg will be
85+ in Norbert Smith – a Life
First Air Date
Unreleased