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About Melvyn Bragg
English broadcaster, author, and parliamentarian
Melvyn Bragg, Baron Bragg, is an English broadcaster, author, and parliamentarian. He is best known for his long career in British broadcasting and public life. Bragg worked for the BBC in several roles early in his career, including as a presenter, and returned there in 1988 to host Start the Week on BBC Radio 4. He also edited and presented The South Bank Show, and served as Chancellor of the University of Leeds from 1999 until 2017.
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Books by Melvyn Bragg
The Adventure of English
2004
The Soldier's Return
2003
On Giants' Shoulders
2000