The Story of Musicals

Season 1

2012tvEnded1 Season · 3 Ep

Documentary

Created by: Stephen Franklin

Network: BBC Four

Season aired: 2012-01-03

Overview

A three-part series exploring how the British musical became a driving force behind musical theatre around the world — a tale of shows, daring, rivalries, talent and fortunes are set in just a single square mile.

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Episodes · 3

Part 1

1h 0m2012-01-03

A look at how British musicals reclaimed the West End from American domination after WWII, with contributions from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cameron Mackintosh, and Tim Rice.

Part 2

1h 0m2012-01-10

Examines how British musical talent in the 1980s stormed the West End with hits like Cats, Les Miserables, Blood Brothers, and Phantom of the Opera.

Part 3

1h 0m2012-01-17

The plot is caught up to present day, where, with the rise of jukebox musicals like Mamma Mia!, Andrew Lloyd Webber embraces television to find new stars.

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Cast

Imelda Staunton

Self – Narrator (voice)