The Story of Musicals
1h

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.

Production Companies

BBC

Twofour

Episodes

Cast

1. Part 1

3rd Jan 2012

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

10th Jan 2012

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

17th Jan 2012

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.

The Story of Musicals
1h

Production Companies

Episodes

Cast

1. Part 1

2. Part 2

3. Part 3

First air date

Last air date

Status

Type

Original language

Networks

The Story of Musicals1h

Production Companies

Episodes

Cast

1. Part 1

2. Part 2

3. Part 3

First air date

Last air date

Status

Type

Original language

Networks

The Story of Musicals
1h