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The Best Episodes of The South Bank Show

Every episode of The South Bank Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The South Bank Show!

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

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    The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Paul McCartney/surrealist exhibition
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    #1 - Paul McCartney/surrealist exhibition

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  2. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 2 - Paganini Superstar
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    #2 - Paganini Superstar

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  3. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 3 - Roy Minton
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    #3 - Roy Minton

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  4. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 4 - David Hockney
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    #4 - David Hockney

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  5. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 5 - Dennis Potter
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    #5 - Dennis Potter

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  6. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 6 - John Peel/Jane Glover
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    #6 - John Peel/Jane Glover

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  7. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 7 - Arabian Days (Edna O'Brien)/Quentin Crisp
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    #7 - Arabian Days (Edna O'Brien)/Quentin Crisp

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  8. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 8 - Jacques Loussier
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    #8 - Jacques Loussier

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  9. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 9 - Ken Dodd
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    #9 - Ken Dodd

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  10. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 10 - Georges Simenon
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    #10 - Georges Simenon

    S1:E10

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  11. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 11 - Horowitz at the White House
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    #11 - Horowitz at the White House

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  12. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 12 - Carl Perkins/Morgan horses
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    #12 - Carl Perkins/Morgan horses

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  13. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 13 - Carry On with Paul Morissey (Carry On ... films)
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    #13 - Carry On with Paul Morissey (Carry On ... films)

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  14. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 14 - Search for Shaw
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    #14 - Search for Shaw

    S1:E14

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  15. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 15 - Harold Pinter
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    #15 - Harold Pinter

    S1:E15

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  16. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 16 - Satyajit Ray/John Williams/Ralph McTell
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    #16 - Satyajit Ray/John Williams/Ralph McTell

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  17. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 17 - Portrait of a Conductor: Herbert Von Karajan
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    #17 - Portrait of a Conductor: Herbert Von Karajan

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  18. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 18 - Freddie Young
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    #18 - Freddie Young

    S1:E18

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  19. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 19 - Frank Auerbach
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    #19 - Frank Auerbach

    S1:E19

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  20. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 20 - Mayerling Ballet
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    #20 - Mayerling Ballet

    S1:E20

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  21. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 21 - John Osborne on Wardle's book on Devine/Pearl (radio play)
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    #21 - John Osborne on Wardle's book on Devine/Pearl (radio play)

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  22. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 22 - Ingmar Bergman at 60
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    #22 - Ingmar Bergman at 60

    S1:E22

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  23. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 23 - Hullabaloo over George and Bonnie's Pictures (1)
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    #23 - Hullabaloo over George and Bonnie's Pictures (1)

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  24. The South Bank Show Season 1 Episode 24 - Hullabaloo over George and Bonnie's Pictures (2)
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    #24 - Hullabaloo over George and Bonnie's Pictures (2)

    S1:E24

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  25. The South Bank Show Season 2 Episode 1 - Tom Stoppard
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    #25 - Tom Stoppard

    S2:E1

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Best Episodes Summary

"Paul McCartney/surrealist exhibition" is the best rated episode of "The South Bank Show". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/14/1978. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Paganini Superstar".