Melvyn Bragg Movies

  • 2023
    David Hockney: In London

    David Hockney: In London

    David Hockney: In London

    02023HD

    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...

    David Hockney: In London
  • 1980
    The South Bank Show: Roman Polanski

    The South Bank Show: Roman Polanski

    The South Bank Show: Roman Polanski

    01980HD

    A documentary first presented on the South Bank Show in 1980 about the career of film director Roman Polanski.

    The South Bank Show: Roman Polanski
  • 1970
    Outbreak 1939: When War Broke Out

    Outbreak 1939: When War Broke Out

    Outbreak 1939: When War Broke Out

    01970HD

    In a programme broadcast 70 years to the day after the outbreak of WWII, people who were alive at the time speak of their memories.

    Outbreak 1939: When War Broke Out
  • 2002
    Cinema of Fire: Iranian Cinema

    Cinema of Fire: Iranian Cinema

    Cinema of Fire: Iranian Cinema

    02002HD

    A profile of the Iranian film industry

    Cinema of Fire: Iranian Cinema
  • 1986
    The South Bank Show: Michael Powell

    The South Bank Show: Michael Powell

    The South Bank Show: Michael Powell

    01986HD

    Documentary about British film director Michael Powell

    The South Bank Show: Michael Powell
  • 1965
    JB: A Portrait of Sir John Barbirolli

    JB: A Portrait of Sir John Barbirolli

    JB: A Portrait of Sir John Barbirolli

    01965HD

    Interviews with and performance footage of conductor Sir John Barbirolli

    JB: A Portrait of Sir John Barbirolli
  • 2023
    David Hockney: In Normandy

    David Hockney: In Normandy

    David Hockney: In Normandy

    02023HD

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

    David Hockney: In Normandy
  • 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

    01987HD

    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...

    J.M.W. Turner: Turner at the Tate
  • 2000
    Emir Kusturica

    Emir Kusturica

    Emir Kusturica

    02000HD

    A profile of the controversial Yugoslavian director.

    Emir Kusturica
  • 1981
    The South Bank Show: Bob Fosse

    The South Bank Show: Bob Fosse

    The South Bank Show: Bob Fosse

    01981HD

    Interview with director/choreographer Bob Fosse, first shown on British television.

    The South Bank Show: Bob Fosse