# Where to watch The South Bank Show (1978) in the UK

> The South Bank Show (1978) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go and Now TV. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 5.6/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, Talk  
**Seasons:** 45  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T19:04:40.754Z)  

## Synopsis

The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show produced by ITV between 1978 and 2010. A new series began on Sky Arts from 27 May 2012. Presented by Melvyn Bragg, the show aims to bring both high art and popular culture to a mass audience.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20South%20Bank%20Show)
- [Now TV](https://www.nowtv.com/search?q=The%20South%20Bank%20Show)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The South Bank Show in the UK?**

The South Bank Show (1978) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go and Now TV in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of The South Bank Show on the same service?**

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**Is The South Bank Show on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The South Bank Show is currently included with: Sky Go and Now TV.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/2448/the-south-bank-show-1978
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/QBT2EAFORGpvrCY2sVLbrSj8tS.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/2448/the-south-bank-show-1978.json

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