Melvyn Bragg looks back at Sir Ian McKellen's appearances on The South Bank Show, tracing his rise from the National Theatre to Hollywood stardom.

Melvyn Bragg looks back fondly on a classic episode of The South Bank Show, exploring Ronnie Corbett's immense contribution to British comedy.

Melvyn Bragg looks back on the life and career of South Bank Show icon John Hurt, the legendary English actor who passed away in January 2017.