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Actor
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Political Party
Labour Party
Languages
English
Spouses
Marie-Elisabeth Roche (1961), Cate Haste (1973)
Children
3 children: Alice Bragg, Marie-Elsa Bragg, Tom Bragg
Parents
Stanley Bragg, Mary Ethel Parks
Education
The Nelson Thomlinson School, Wadham College
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Popularity
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Melvyn Bragg is known for acting.
Born in Carlisle, UK (age 86).
6 awards including Fellow of the British Academy.
Melvyn Bragg has 5 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (5)
AWARDS (6)
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Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society
2010
WON
B
Medlicott Medal
2009
WON
B
honorary doctorate
1989
WON
B
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
1971
WON
Biography
Melvyn Bragg, Baron Bragg, CH, HonFRS, FRSL, FBA (born 6 October 1939), is an English broadcaster, author and parliamentarian. He is best known for his work with ITV as editor and presenter of The South Bank Show (1978–2010), and for the BBC Radio 4 documentary series In Our Time.
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 Radio 4. After his ennoblement in 1998, he switched to presenting the new In Our Time, an academic discussion radio programme, which has run to over 900 broadcast editions and is a popular podcast. He was Chancellor of the University of Leeds from 1999 until 2017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Melvyn Bragg?
Melvyn Bragg is 86 years old, born on .
Where was Melvyn Bragg born?
Melvyn Bragg was born in Carlisle, UK.
What movies or shows has Melvyn Bragg been in?
Melvyn Bragg has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Norbert Smith – a Life (1989), The South Bank Show (1978), The Music Lovers (1971), Play Dirty (1969), Isadora (1968).
What is Melvyn Bragg known for?
Melvyn Bragg is primarily known as an actor. Melvyn Bragg, Baron Bragg, CH, HonFRS, FRSL, FBA (born 6 October 1939), is an English broadcaster, author and parliamentarian. He is best known for his…
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