Melvyn Bragg Movies
- 1988
Hockney at the Tate
Hockney at the Tate01988HD
To mark his fiftieth birthday in 1988, London's Tate Gallery staged a major retrospective of his work. Melvyn Bragg joined David Hockney for an exclus...
- 1985
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 198501985HD
London Weekend Television. Hosted by Melvyn Bragg. First screened in the UK on 31st March 1985.
- 1989
Sir Norbert Smith, a Life
Sir Norbert Smith, a Life81989HD
a spoof TV documentary film (a "mockumentary") charting the life and career of the fictitious British actor Sir Norbert Smith.
- 2023
David Hockney: A Celebration
David Hockney: A Celebration02023HD
An intimate portrait of David Hockney, featuring interviews with the artist - one of Britain's most beloved painters - in London and Normandy, and exc...
- 2023
David Hockney: In London
David Hockney: In London02023HD
Filmed in his London studio, David Hockney sits down with Melvyn Bragg to discuss his remarkable life and career, illustrated by a wide range of his v...
- 2023
David Hockney: In Normandy
David Hockney: In Normandy02023HD
The celebrated British artist discusses his life and work with Melvyn Bragg in his Normandy studio, revealing his influences, inspirations and plans t...
- 2013
The Mystery Of Mary Magdalene
The Mystery Of Mary Magdalene02013HD
Melvyn Bragg sets out to unravel the many questions surrounding one of the Bible's most enigmatic and controversial figures: Mary Magdalene.
- 1988
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon61988HD
Francis Bacon revolutionised figurative painting in the 20th century. The English painter unmasked his subjects in a provocative and ruthless manner....
- 1990
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood01990HD
Profile of fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood.
- 1992
The South Bank Show: Noël Coward
The South Bank Show: Noël Coward01992HD
Television documentary on playwright, actor, composer, and film maker Noel Coward.
- 2003
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher62003HD
Spoof documentary looking at the life of Normal Stanley Fletcher, the star of 1970s sitcom Porridge played by Ronnie Barker. Featuring fictional foota...
- 1991
Bernard and the Genie
Bernard and the Genie7.41991HD
Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a genie in an old bottle. The genie...
- 1987
J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate
J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate01987HD
The works of Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851),one of the best known English Romantic artists, still play a leading role in the art market to...
- 2016
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach6.62016HD
A surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of the career of Ken Loach, one of Britain’s most celebrated and controversial filmmakers, as he prepa...
- 1986
The South Bank Show: John Cleese
The South Bank Show: John Cleese01986HD
John Cleese is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 1986 episode of The South Bank Show (1978). Cleese speaks of his comedy background, writing for Tha...
- 1991
The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam
The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam01991HD
Terry Gilliam is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 1991 episode of The South Bank Show (1978). Gilliam speaks of his history with the British comedy...
- 2006
The South Bank Show: Spamalot
The South Bank Show: Spamalot02006HD
Eric Idle is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 2006 episode of The South Bank Show (1978). The surviving members of Monty Python discuss the huge su...
- 2024
Art Matters
Art Matters02024HD
Join Melvyn Bragg for an insightful journey into why “Art Matters,” With a career spanning over 60 years, Bragg passionately advocates for the importa...
- 1992
The Making of Sgt. Pepper
The Making of Sgt. Pepper6.21992HD
This was an official documentary shown on television featuring George Martin taking us through the album tracks and Paul, George and Ringo giving us t...
- 2013
Muse of Fire
Muse of Fire6.52013HD
Funny, passionate, exciting, and smart: ‘Muse Of Fire’ will change the way you feel about Shakespeare forever. This unique feature documentary follow...