The Story of Musicals

2012 - 2012

Part 1

3rd January 2012

Episode 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.

Part 2

10th January 2012

Episode 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.

Part 3

17th January 2012

Episode 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.

Top Cast

Imelda Staunton

Documentary

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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Imelda Staunton

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Stephen Franklin

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Ros Edwards

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Juliet Rice

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Andrew Mackenzie-Betty

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Sandra O'Brien

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