Melvyn Bragg Movies

  • 1980
    Sweeney Todd: Scenes from the Making of a Musical

    Sweeney Todd: Scenes from the Making of a Musical

    Sweeney Todd: Scenes from the Making of a Musical

    01980HD

    Opening with the first day of rehearsals of the London production of "Sweeney Todd", this ninety-minute documentary focuses on the rehearsal process...

    Sweeney Todd: Scenes from the Making of a Musical
  • 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
  • 1999
    Countertenors

    Countertenors

    Countertenors

    01999HD

    An LWT South Bank Show, presented by Melvyn Bragg, exploring the phenomenon of countertenor singing. With its unique, soaring beauty, the high male...

    Countertenors
  • 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
  • 1981
    The South Bank Show: The French Lieutenant's Woman

    The South Bank Show: The French Lieutenant's Woman

    The South Bank Show: The French Lieutenant's Woman

    01981HD

    1981 episode of London Weekend Television's The South Bank Show examines the film and features interviews with novelist John Fowles, screenwriter...

    The South Bank Show: The French Lieutenant's Woman
  • 2000
    Emir Kusturica

    Emir Kusturica

    Emir Kusturica

    02000HD

    A profile of the controversial Yugoslavian director.

    Emir Kusturica
  • 1998
    Afro-Cuban All-Stars at the Salon of Dreams

    Afro-Cuban All-Stars at the Salon of Dreams

    Afro-Cuban All-Stars at the Salon of Dreams

    01998HD

    This documentary, shot entirely on location in Havana, includes many band members' insights into this revival, and features performance footage of an...

    Afro-Cuban All-Stars at the Salon of Dreams
  • 1990
    Vivienne Westwood

    Vivienne Westwood

    Vivienne Westwood

    01990HD

    Profile of fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood.

    Vivienne Westwood
  • 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
  • 1988
    Toulouse-Lautrec

    Toulouse-Lautrec

    Toulouse-Lautrec

    01988HD

    Scenes from Huston's "Moulin Rouge," archive footage of the original locations, a Lautrec exhibition at London's "Royal Academy" and interviews with...

    Toulouse-Lautrec