Quick Facts
Born:
1939-10-06
Birthplace:
Carlisle, UK
Credits:
57 Total Roles
Melvyn Bragg
Acting
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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 with ITV as editor and presenter of The South Bank Show (1978–2010), 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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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.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Melvyn Bragg, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Tall Guy
Himself
Have I Got News for You
Self
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
Self
Bernard and the Genie
Himself
Great Performances
Self
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Self - Editor and Presenter, South Bank Show
Believe Nothing
Self
A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Art Matters MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | David Hockney: In London MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | David Hockney: A Celebration MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | David Hockney: In Normandy MOVIE | self |
| 2016 | Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach MOVIE | Self - Editor and Presenter, South Bank Show |
| 2013 | Muse of Fire MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England MOVIE | Himself - Presenter |
| 2013 | The Mystery Of Mary Magdalene MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | John Steinbeck: Voice of America MOVIE | Host/Narrator |
| 2011 | Reel History of Britain TV | Self |