Ernst Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish director, writer and producer for film, stage and television. His influential body of work often dealt with themes such as bleakness and despair, as well as comedy and hope, in his cinematic explorations of the human condition. Described by Woody Allen as "probably the greatest film artist, all things considered, since the invention of the motion picture camera", he is recognized as one of the most accomplished and influential filmmakers of modern cinema.

Melvyn Bragg has 15 credits at Criticker, including: Jesus Christ Superstar, The Kids Are Alright, The Music Lovers, Play Dirty and The Loves of Isadora