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The Best Episodes of The South Bank Show Season 23

Every episode of The South Bank Show Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The South Bank Show Season 23!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 1 - Paul Merton
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Paul Merton

    S23:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 2 - Frank McCourt
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Frank McCourt

    S23:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 3 - Howard Jacobson
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Howard Jacobson

    S23:E3

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 4 - Jose Cura
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Jose Cura

    S23:E4

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 5 - James Galway
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - James Galway

    S23:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 6 - The Lion King (stage play based on the film)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - The Lion King (stage play based on the film)

    S23:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 7 - Joan Collins
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Joan Collins

    S23:E7

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 8 - Blur
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Blur

    S23:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 9 - Yoko Ono
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Yoko Ono

    S23:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 10 - Cher
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Cher

    S23:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 11 - Countertenors
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Countertenors

    S23:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 12 - Bing Crosby
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Bing Crosby

    S23:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 13 - Shakespeare
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Shakespeare

    S23:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 14 - Millennium Dome
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Millennium Dome

    S23:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 15 - Sam Mendes
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Sam Mendes

    S23:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 16 - Michael Douglas
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Michael Douglas

    S23:E16

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 17 - Chuck Close
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Chuck Close

    S23:E17

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 18 - Emir Kusturica
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Emir Kusturica

    S23:E18

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 19 - Amis on Amis
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Amis on Amis

    S23:E19

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 20 - (composing classical music) (1)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - (composing classical music) (1)

    S23:E20

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. The South Bank Show Season 23 Episode 21 - Simon Holt's Sunrise, Yellow Noise (2)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Simon Holt's Sunrise, Yellow Noise (2)

    S23:E21

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Paul Merton" is the best rated episode of "The South Bank Show" season 23. It scored 7.1/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/26/1999. This episode is rated 7.1 points higher than the second-best, "Frank McCourt".