3 episodes

The Story of Musicals - Season 1

First aired Jan 3, 2012Season 1

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Episode 1

Part 1

Jan 3, 201260 min

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.

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Episode 2

Part 2

Jan 10, 201260 min

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.

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Episode 3

Part 3

Jan 17, 201260 min

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.