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‘The quality of the writing was clear as a bell’: the astonishing talent of Dennis Potter

The trailblazing dramatist, who died in 1994 at 59, was celebrated for his extraordinary creativity, but also had work banned by the BBC. His peers discuss his legacy – and that extraordinary final interview

The Guardian - UK

‘I’d been fired once; it didn’t hurt’: Melvyn Bragg on breakdowns, bust ups and 1,000 episodes of In Our Time

The broadcaster’s Radio 4 programme has been running for 25 years, was the first ever BBC podcast and is its most downloaded ever weekly show. Not bad for being stuck in the ‘death slot’…

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: The Woman in the Wall; David Hockney: A Celebration; The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies; Starstruck – review

A blazing Ruth Wilson elevates a turbulent drama about Ireland’s Magdalene laundries; Hockney and Bragg make a classy double act; and a female revenge fantasy goes to the dark side

The Guardian - UK

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David Hockney says he is ‘just getting going’ in Melvyn Bragg’s new Sky Arts documentary

Bragg is concluding 45 years of The South Bank Show with four-part series Celebrating David Hockney

Evening Standard

Melvyn Bragg to step down from South Bank Show after 45 years

Broadcaster says ‘it’s about time’ after launching series in 1978

The Guardian - UK

David Beckham, Bear Grylls and Lord Bragg among stars at day three of Wimbledon

Several stars were pictured in the royal box on centre court at the All England Club.

The Independent UK

David Beckham: red card in World Cup 1998 made me a ‘cold person’

Beckham also spoke about welcoming Lionel Messi to Inter Miami

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Sir Salman Rushdie and Prima Facie among winners of South Bank Sky Arts Awards

The awards celebrate a range of artistic genres including dance, theatre, music, TV and film.

The Independent UK

Melvyn Bragg: ‘At 83, time goes round too quickly’

The broadcaster and writer on revisiting childhood for his nostalgic memoir, the genius of George Orwell, and his love of dancing

The Guardian - UK

LGBT+ History Month: Top photographs from The Independent archive

Buy an Independent archive print this LGBT+ History Month

The Independent UK

My father’s films changed how British cinema saw the poor. Today, they repay a second look

With films such as 1960’s Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Karel Reisz was a pioneer in reshaping perceptions of ordinary Britons. I think there’s still lots to learn from them

The Guardian - UK

It's time for London to stop moaning and let Greater Manchester have its time - the future of the arts depends on it

News that English National Opera could be moving to Manchester has met with anguish in the national press. They're out of touch

Manchester Evening News

Art pioneer Kurt Schwitters’ Lake District retreat to be sold for development

Followers of the German modernist give up hopes of preserving his working studio, the Merz Barn after funding cut

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: We must fight for this young peregrine, and all of Britain’s wildlife

Beeston Tor, Staffordshire: This government’s hostility to our fellow residents is extraordinary and must be opposed

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Diana makes explosive revelations and Partridge devours the hand that feeds him: 100 years of the BBC, part eight

Steve Coogan’s alter-ego appears, as does Ricky Gervais’s in The Office, while Panorama rocks the royals

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: coronation day for an empress who’s ahead of her time

Peter is still under house arrest as Catherine takes the throne in The Great. Plus: Melvyn Bragg interviews ballet genius Carlos Acosta on The South Bank Show. Here’s what to watch this evening

Evening Standard

It’s A Sin triumphs at Sky Arts Awards

Channel 4’s drama of gay life in 1980’s London It’s A Sin was among the winners at this year’s South Bank Sky Arts Awards.

The Guardian - UK

We Are Lady Parts leads South Bank Sky Arts award winners

Sitcom about Muslim female punk band wins best comedy as Opera North, Little Simz and Monica Ali also triumph

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The Independent UK

Little Simz and It’s A Sin secure wins at South Bank Sky Arts Awards

The awards, hosted by Melvyn Bragg, celebrate a range of artistic genres including dance, theatre, music, TV and film.

The Independent UK

Little Simz and It’s A Sin among South Bank Sky Arts Awards nominees

The South Bank Sky Arts Awards celebrate a variety of artistic genres and will take place in July.

The Guardian - UK

Melvyn Bragg: ‘My daughter conducted my marriage service’

The writer and broadcaster, 82, talks about his childhood, Dennis Potter, writing and why he didn’t think he was good enough for the House of Lords

The Guardian - UK

Back in the Day by Melvyn Bragg review – extraordinarily vivid and moving memoir

Bragg has created such a masterly evocation of his early life in Cumbria, you can almost smell the beer and cigarette smoke

Evening Standard

Londoner’s Diary: Cara Delevingne’s not fetishising… she’s a fangirl, says Banks

In Today’s Diary: Cara’s friend comes out fighting for her / Actor Kit Connor says he flunked drama / Hampstead Residents rejoice / Stephen Fry on school and prison

The Guardian - UK

March in support of Ukraine in London: everything was turning blue and yellow

Sadiq Khan’s protest drew an eccentric crowd, but found its voice in Trafalgar Square

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