The Story of Musicals

• E1

  Part 1

  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.

  2012-01-03 · 60m
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• E2

  Part 2

  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.

  2012-01-10 · 60m
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• E3

  Part 3

  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.

  2012-01-17 · 60m
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Top cast

Imelda Staunton

Self – Narrator (voice)