Melvyn Bragg Movies

  • 1988
    Hockney at the Tate

    Hockney at the Tate

    Hockney at the Tate

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    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...

    Hockney at the Tate
  • 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 1985

    From the West Down to the East: Billy Bragg on The South Bank Show, March 1985

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    London Weekend Television. Hosted by Melvyn Bragg. First screened in the UK on 31st March 1985.

    From the West Down to the East: Billy Bragg on The South Bank Show, March 1985
  • 1989
    Sir Norbert Smith, a Life

    Sir Norbert Smith, a Life

    Sir Norbert Smith, a Life

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    a spoof TV documentary film (a "mockumentary") charting the life and career of the fictitious British actor Sir Norbert Smith.

    Sir Norbert Smith, a Life
  • 2023
    David Hockney: A Celebration

    David Hockney: A Celebration

    David Hockney: A Celebration

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    An intimate portrait of David Hockney, featuring interviews with the artist - one of Britain's most beloved painters - in London and Normandy, and exc...

    David Hockney: A Celebration
  • 2023
    David Hockney: In London

    David Hockney: In London

    David Hockney: In London

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    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...

    David Hockney: In London
  • 2023
    David Hockney: In Normandy

    David Hockney: In Normandy

    David Hockney: In Normandy

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    The celebrated British artist discusses his life and work with Melvyn Bragg in his Normandy studio, revealing his influences, inspirations and plans t...

    David Hockney: In Normandy
  • 2013
    The Mystery Of Mary Magdalene

    The Mystery Of Mary Magdalene

    The Mystery Of Mary Magdalene

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    Melvyn Bragg sets out to unravel the many questions surrounding one of the Bible's most enigmatic and controversial figures: Mary Magdalene.

    The Mystery Of Mary Magdalene
  • 1988
    Francis Bacon

    Francis Bacon

    Francis Bacon

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    Francis Bacon revolutionised figurative painting in the 20th century. The English painter unmasked his subjects in a provocative and ruthless manner....

    Francis Bacon
  • 1990
    Vivienne Westwood

    Vivienne Westwood

    Vivienne Westwood

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    Profile of fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood.

    Vivienne Westwood
  • 1992
    The South Bank Show: Noël Coward

    The South Bank Show: Noël Coward

    The South Bank Show: Noël Coward

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    Television documentary on playwright, actor, composer, and film maker Noel Coward.

    The South Bank Show: Noël Coward
  • 2003
    Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher

    Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher

    Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher

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    Spoof documentary looking at the life of Normal Stanley Fletcher, the star of 1970s sitcom Porridge played by Ronnie Barker. Featuring fictional foota...

    Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
  • 1991
    Bernard and the Genie

    Bernard and the Genie

    Bernard and the Genie

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    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...

    Bernard and the Genie
  • 1987
    J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate

    J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate

    J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate

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    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...

    J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate
  • 2016
    Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

    Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

    Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

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    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...

    Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
  • 1986
    The South Bank Show: John Cleese

    The South Bank Show: John Cleese

    The South Bank Show: John Cleese

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    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...

    The South Bank Show: John Cleese
  • 1991
    The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam

    The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam

    The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam

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    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...

    The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam
  • 2006
    The South Bank Show: Spamalot

    The South Bank Show: Spamalot

    The South Bank Show: Spamalot

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    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...

    The South Bank Show: Spamalot
  • 2024
    Art Matters

    Art Matters

    Art Matters

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    Join Melvyn Bragg for an insightful journey into why “Art Matters,” With a career spanning over 60 years, Bragg passionately advocates for the importa...

    Art Matters
  • 1992
    The Making of Sgt. Pepper

    The Making of Sgt. Pepper

    The Making of Sgt. Pepper

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    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...

    The Making of Sgt. Pepper
  • 2013
    Muse of Fire

    Muse of Fire

    Muse of Fire

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    Funny, passionate, exciting, and smart: ‘Muse Of Fire’ will change the way you feel about Shakespeare forever. This unique feature documentary follow...

    Muse of Fire