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Biography
Melvyn Bragg, Baron Bragg, is an English broadcaster, author, and parliamentarian. Earlier in his career, Bragg worked for the BBC in various roles including presenter, a connection that resumed in 1988 when he began to host Start the Week on BBC Radio 4. He was also the editor and presenter of The South Bank Show, and served as Chancellor of the University of Leeds from 1999 until 2017.
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Awards & recognition
- Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society · 2010
- Medlicott Medal · 2009
- honorary doctorate · 1989
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature · 1971
- Fellow of the British Academy
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- John Llewellyn Rhys Prize
- Booker Prize · 2003 · nominated
- Booker Prize · 2001 · nominated
Filmography9 titles
The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England
2013as Himself - Presenter
2013as Himself - Presenter
Bernard and the Genie
1991as Himself
1991as Himself
Jesus Christ Superstar
1973Screenplay
1973Screenplay
Muse of Fire
2013as Self
2013as Self
The Music Lovers
1971Screenplay
1971Screenplay
Play Dirty
1969Screenplay
1969Screenplay
Isadora
1968Adaptation, Screenplay
1968Adaptation, Screenplay
Great Performances
1971as Self
1971as Self
In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
1988as Self
1988as Self