Series
The Story of Musicals
2012 · 1 season · 3 episodes · Ended · BBC Four
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.
Episodes
- S01E01Part 12012-01-0360m
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.
- S01E02Part 22012-01-1060m
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.
- S01E03Part 32012-01-1760m
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.
