The South Bank Show Originals

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`The South Bank Show' has a long history of interviews with notables from the entertainment industry with an extensive archive of the talks conducted by presenter Melvyn Bragg. `The South Bank Show Originals' brings back some of the programme's classic interviews in an updated form. Bragg looks back at memorable guests, including his interview with Paul McCartney on the show's first episode in 1978. Other celebrities whose classic episodes are revisited include Luciano Pavarotti and Steven Spielberg.

Norman Mailer on Picasso: Episode Image
Episode 1Norman Mailer on Picasso

...The South Bank Show Originals. Melvyn Bragg revisits the time when he met Norman Mailer at his home in Cape Cod to discuss his book Portrait of Picasso as a Young Man. (S7, ep 1)

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Episode 2The Velvet Underground

...South Bank Show Originals. This South Bank Show from 1986 tells the story of The Velvet Underground - one of the most influential rock groups of all time. (S7, ep 2)

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Episode 3Lesley Garrett

...Bank Show Originals. A look back at the career of British Soprano singer Lesley Garrett as Melvyn Bragg reflects on more unforgettable episodes of The South Bank Show. (S7, ep 3)

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Episode 4Alan Bleasdale

...Bank Show Originals. Melvyn Bragg looks back on Alan Bleasdale's career as he reflects on their 1986 meeting in another unforgettable episode of The South Bank Show. (S7, ep 4)

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Episode 5Willard White

...Bank Show Originals. A classic episode following bass-baritone opera singer Willard White as he returns to Jamaica where his musical journey began. (S7, ep 5)

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Episode 6Jack Vettriano

...Bank Show Originals. Melvyn Bragg meets the popular artist at a time when reproductions of his painting The Singing Butler were the highest-selling prints in Britain. (S7, ep 6)

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Episode 7Coldplay

...Show Originals. A look back at Coldplay's 2009 world tour as the band talk to Melvyn Bragg about their early beginnings and major achievements. (S7, ep 7)

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Episode 8Chinua Achebe

...Bank Show Originals. Melvyn Bragg meets Chinua Achebe, the father of African literature, and discusses what is considered the greatest African novel in the 20th century. (S7, ep 8)

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Episode 9Nick Park & Aardman Animations

...Animations: The Bank Show Originals. A look back at the career of Nick Park and Aardman Animations, as Melvyn Bragg reflects on more unforgettable episodes. (S7, ep 9)

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Episode 10Ravi Shankar

...Bank Show Originals. A look at Ravi Shankar's influence and how the 60s love affair with the sitar gave way to glam rock, punk and more. (S7, ep 10)

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