The South Bank Show (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 5.6
Released in 1978, The South Bank Show is a documentary and talk series.
What it’s 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 Melvyn Bragg, the show aims to bring both high art and popular culture to a mass audience.
Who’s in it. The South Bank Show stars Melvyn Bragg as Self - Presenter, Paul McCartney as Self, Harold Pinter as Self and Alec Guinness as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The South Bank Show has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sky Go and Now TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The South Bank Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The South Bank Show tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The South Bank Show (1978)?
- In GB, The South Bank Show is available to stream on Sky Go and Now TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The South Bank Show worth watching?
- The South Bank Show holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and talk. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The South Bank Show?
- The South Bank Show stars Melvyn Bragg, Paul McCartney, Harold Pinter, Alec Guinness and Alan Bennett.
- When was The South Bank Show released?
- The South Bank Show was released in 1978.