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The South Bank Show•Season 14•Episode 8

John Updike

Oct 28, 199060 min
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John Updike

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East German writers

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Alan Parker

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Cameron Mackintosh

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Spitting Image

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Stan Laurel

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The Five Blind Boys of Alabama / R.S. Thomas

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Kiri Te Kanawa

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Episode Summary

"John Updike" is episode 8 of The South Bank Show season 14. It aired on October 28, 1990.

Next: E9 · East German writersBest of Season 14

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  1. 1George MichaelE1 7.9
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