Stephen Franklin
Director
The Story of Musicals (2012)
Season 1
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.
Released Jan. 3, 2012
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, Musical
Keywords: tmdb.musical-theater
Production Companies: BBC, Twofour
Network: BBC Four
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
Jan. 3, 2012, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
Jan. 10, 2012, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
Jan. 17, 2012, midnight
Network: BBC Four
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 180 min.
Released: Jan. 3, 2012
Last Air Date: Jan. 17, 2012, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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