The South Bank Show

★ 5.6 /10 7 votes

January 14, 1978 - August 29, 2023 45 Seasons 776 Episodes 60 min Ended NR

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Overview

The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show produced by ITV between 1978 and 2010. A new series began on Sky Arts from 27 May 2012. Presented by Melvyn Bragg, the show aims to bring both high art and popular culture to a mass audience.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1978 • 24 Episodes

Season 2

1978 • 24 Episodes

Season 3

1979 • 19 Episodes

Season 4

1980 • 26 Episodes

Season 5

1981 • 27 Episodes

Season 6

1982 • 26 Episodes

Season 7

1983 • 22 Episodes

Season 8

1984 • 24 Episodes

Season 9

1985 • 24 Episodes

Season 10

1986 • 23 Episodes

Season 11

1987 • 24 Episodes

Season 12

1988 • 24 Episodes

Season 13

1989 • 25 Episodes

Season 14

1990 • 23 Episodes

Season 15

1991 • 25 Episodes

Season 16

1992 • 25 Episodes

Season 17

1993 • 25 Episodes

Season 18

1994 • 22 Episodes

Season 19

1995 • 20 Episodes

Season 20

1996 • 20 Episodes

Season 21

1997 • 22 Episodes

Season 22

1998 • 16 Episodes

Season 23

1999 • 21 Episodes

Season 24

2000 • 24 Episodes

Season 25

2001 • 19 Episodes

Season 26

2002 • 25 Episodes

Season 27

2003 • 13 Episodes

Season 28

2004 • 23 Episodes

Season 29

2005 • 13 Episodes

Season 30

2006 • 11 Episodes

Season 31

2006 • 30 Episodes

Season 32

2007 • 8 Episodes

Season 33

2008 • 6 Episodes

Season 34

2008 • 6 Episodes

Season 35

2009 • 9 Episodes

Season 36

2014 • 10 Episodes

Season 37

2015 • 10 Episodes

Season 38

2016 • 6 Episodes

Season 39

2017 • 6 Episodes

Season 40

2018 • 6 Episodes

Season 41

2019 • 4 Episodes

Season 42

2020 • 4 Episodes

Season 43

2021 • 4 Episodes

Season 44

2022 • 4 Episodes

Season 45

2023 • 4 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Melvyn Bragg
                                

                                    Network
                                    ITV1
                                

                                    Type
                                    Talk Show
                                

                                    Rating
                                    5.6/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United Kingdom
                                

Cast & Crew

Melvyn Bragg

Self - Presenter

Peter Hall

Self

Alec Guinness

Self

Nick Park

Self

Paul McCartney

Self

Harold Pinter

Self

Alan Bennett

Self

Fernando Meirelles

Self

Robert Altman

Self

Gene Hackman

Self

Annie Lennox

Self

Helen Worth

Self

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The South Bank Show about?

The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show produced by ITV between 1978 and 2010. A new series began on Sky Arts from 27 May 2012. Presented by...

How many seasons does The South Bank Show have?

The South Bank Show has 45 seasons with 776 episodes.

When did The South Bank Show premiere?

The South Bank Show premiered on January 14, 1978.

Is The South Bank Show still running?

No, The South Bank Show has ended. The final episode aired on August 29, 2023.

Where can I watch The South Bank Show?

The South Bank Show originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created The South Bank Show?

The South Bank Show was created by Melvyn Bragg.

What is the rating of The South Bank Show?

The South Bank Show has a rating of 5.6/10 based on user reviews.