Helen Mirren, Frank Skinner and Carlos Acosta to star in new South Bank Show series

OHMYGOSSIP — Dame Helen Mirren, Frank Skinner and Carlos Acosta will appear in a new series of ‘The South Bank Show’ this year.
Sky Arts have confirmed the programme, presented by Melvyn Bragg, will return for three brand-new episodes on the channel from July 20th.
The first episode of the series will see Hollywood star Helen, 76, join Melvyn to discuss her career across theatre, film, and television, exploring a range of work including her early days at the Royal Shakespeare Company to her Oscar-winning performance in 2006 film ‘The Queen’.
Frank will talk to Melvyn about his working-class upbringing, his decision to embark on a career as a comedian at the age of 30, and the success of his TV presenting career including ‘Fantasy Football League’ and ‘The Frank Skinner Show’.
Pro ballet dancer Carlos will join Melvyn to chat all about his life and career, including his childhood in Cuba and his performance at the Prix De Lausanne international youth ballet competition. It made him the youngest ever principal with the English National Ballet.
Longer 90-minute episodes will air in late-August featuring extended interviews with Helen, Frank and Carlos.
What’s more, The South Bank Sky Arts Awards ceremony will return to The Savoy London on Sunday 10th July, followed by its on-screen Sky Arts broadcast on Wednesday 13th July.
The South Bank Sky Arts Awards will take place on Sunday 10th July at The Savoy London.
The Awards broadcast airs on Wednesday 13th July, followed by ‘The South Bank Show’ airing on Wednesday 20th July on Sky Arts, Freeview channel 11, and streaming service NOW.

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