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Melvyn Bragg - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 06, 1939 |
|---|---|
| Age | 86 |
| Birthplace | Wigton, Cumberland, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Melvyn Bragg's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Broadcasting 'The South Bank Show' and 'In Our Time', as well as his contributions as a novelist and writer. |
Intro
Melvyn Bragg is a British broadcaster, author, and parliamentarian, best known for his long-running BBC Radio 4 program 'In Our Time' and for presenting 'The South Bank Show' on television. He has written numerous novels and works of non-fiction, and is a prominent figure in British arts and literature.
Early Life & Background
Melvyn Bragg was born in Wigton, Cumberland, England. He attended the Nelson Thomlinson School in Wigton before going on to Wadham College, Oxford, where he studied Modern History.
Career Highlights
- Presenter of 'The South Bank Show' (ITV, 1978–2010, Sky Arts 2012–present)
- Host of BBC Radio 4's 'In Our Time' (1998–present)
- Published novelist and non-fiction writer
- Member of the House of Lords as Baron Bragg of Wigton
Trivia
- He was made a life peer in 1998.
- Bragg has chaired many arts and literary prizes in the UK.
- He was appointed a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) in 2018.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Melvyn Bragg?
Melvyn Bragg is 86 years old.
When was Melvyn Bragg born?
Melvyn Bragg was born the 6 October 1939.
Where is Melvyn Bragg from?
Wigton, Cumberland, England.
On His Birth-Day
About October 6th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: The Battle of Kock, fought from October 2 to October 5, 1939, near Kock, Poland, was the final battle of the September Campaign during World War II. The Polish Independent Operational Group Polesie, led by General Franciszek Kleeberg, faced the German XIV Motorized Corps under General Gustav Anton von Wietersheim. Despite initial successes, Polish forces surrendered on October 6 due to exhaustion and lack of supplies, marking the end of organized Polish resistance in the campaign.
- Day of the week: October 6th, 1939 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: In the Mood by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Goodbye, Mr. Chips directed by Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin
Check the link for more news and curiosities on October 6th, 1939.