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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.
Arts DocumentaryCelebrity InterviewsCultural HistoryBiographical ProfileIntellectual ConversationShowbiz InsightEducationalNostalgicLong-form InterviewHigh-Brow Entertainment
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Is The South Bank Show worth watching?
63
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.1). Season 26 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.3 against 9.5 for the best season.
Which season of The South Bank Show is best?
S1 S5 S10 S15 S20 S30
Season 42, with an IMDb average of 9.5. Season 26 is the weakest at 6.3. The highest-rated episode is Gillian Anderson (season 42, episode 1) at 9.5, and the lowest is The Last Emperor (season 11, episode 12) at 5.9.
Is The South Bank Show okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch The South Bank Show?
776 h
About 776 hours: 776 episodes in 45 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 2023.
Can I half-watch The South Bank Show?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Is The South Bank Show plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.