The Story of Musicals

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.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Part 1

Air Date: 2012-01-03

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.

2. Part 2

Air Date: 2012-01-10

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.

3. Part 3

Air Date: 2012-01-17

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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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

2012-01-03

Episodes

3 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Imelda Staunton

Self – Narrator (voice)

Production Companies

BBC

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