Person: Melvyn Bragg

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In Our Time: Maybe it’s better to describe it by what it’s not

I could be anywhere when I’m listening to it.

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There’s isn’t this ‘both sides’ nonsense. If they discuss Newton they haven’t invited on some nut to argue gravity is just a thing snowflakes believe in

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What to watch on TV this week

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What to watch on TV this week

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Scene + Heard: What's going on around the country

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Monday’s TV tips

Mark your diaries – it’s festival season

Here’s a round up of some of the best festival line-up’s country-wide, from Ailin Quinlan.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2015

Producer rules out ‘Blackadder’ return

‘Blackadder’ producer John Lloyd has ruled out a return for the show, saying it would be “difficult to top” the existing episodes.

Fri, 02 May, 2014

Putting a smile on your face

THE skies around Dublin city centre and Cavan Town will have some unusual visitors today.

Thu, 02 Jan, 2014

A new chapter in my life

A ‘book camp’ gave Claire Droney the much-needed push to finally get her novel idea off the ground and onto a page.

Fri, 05 Jul, 2013

Stirring memories of Grace

Former ‘South Bank Show’ presenter Melvyn Bragg’s latest novel delves into his past, writes Carl Dixon.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2013

Thomas Keneally's epic tale of women at war

He’s been writing for 50 years but his work is as ambitious as ever. Ahead of his visit to Ireland, Thomas Keneally spoke to Richard Fitzpatrick about his latest novel

Fri, 17 May, 2013

BBC Radio 4 to dramatise 'Ulysses'

The 'Today' programme on BBC Radio 4 will become a real-life breakfast show next month when actor Henry Goodman cooks a meal in the studio as part of a day-long dramatisation of James Joyce's novel 'Ulysses'.

Thu, 31 May, 2012

Christy Brown's 'Down All the Days' long-listed for Lost Booker Prize

Leading writers were today given a second chance to win a Booker prize with a special award commemorating works which “fell through the net” in 1970.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2010

Parky bemoans state of TV as 'South Bank Show' is axed

Michael Parkinson today hit out at the television output of property programmes and police chases in the wake of the announcement that the 'South Bank Show' is to be axed.

Tue, 19 May, 2009

Nominations for South Bank Show awards unveiled

Atonement, the Arctic Monkeys, and Turner Prize-winner Mark Wallinger have been nominated for the 12th annual South Bank Show awards.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2007

George Michael: Cannabis keeps me sane and happy

Pop star George Michael spoke openly about taking cannabis while smoking the drug during a television interview, it was reported today.

Fri, 20 Oct, 2006

Coronation Street wins high-brow drama award

Coronation Street was named best TV drama at the South Bank Show Awards today.

Thu, 27 Jan, 2005

Bragg got it wrong about Blair quitting, says Cherie

Broadcaster Melvyn Bragg felt “mortified” about saying that the British Prime Minister had considered quitting for personal reasons, Cherie Blair said today.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2004

Ms Dynamite wins South Bank Show award

Chart act Ms Dynamite won the seal of approval of the highbrow arts world by picking up a South Bank Show award today.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2003

400,000 countryside campaigners march on London

Rural Britain took over central London today in the biggest invasion of its kind ever seen.

Sun, 22 Sep, 2002

Top award for television's The Office

Cult BBC2 programme, The Office, was today honoured when it was named Best Comedy at the South Bank Show awards.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2002