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.
Episode 1
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.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
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.
Imelda Staunton
Self – Narrator (voice)
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2020 · ★ 7.5
2006 · ★ 7.5
1987 · ★ 6.7
2026 · ★ 8.4
2024 · ★ 7.5
2023 · ★ 7.5
2020 · ★ 7.0
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1964 · ★ 7.5
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2019 · ★ 6.6
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