TV series
The Story of Musicals
2012, English, on BBC Four. Created by Stephen Franklin.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Part 3
Aired 17 January 2012
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Stephen FranklinCreator
- Imelda StauntonSelf – Narrator (voice) · 3 ep
- Andrew Lloyd WebberSelf · 3 ep
- Cameron MackintoshSelf · 3 ep
- Sheila HancockSelf · 2 ep
- Cliff RichardSelf · 2 ep
- Paul NicholasSelf · 2 ep
- Elaine PaigeSelf · 2 ep
- Michael BallSelf · 2 ep
- Tim RiceSelf · 2 ep
- Björn UlvaeusSelf · 2 ep
- Claude-Michel SchönbergSelf · 2 ep
- Don BlackSelf · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 January 2012
- Last aired
- 17 January 2012
- Network
- BBC Four
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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The Story of Musicals: quick answers
Is The Story of Musicals worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Story of Musicals are there?
The Story of Musicals has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Story of Musicals finished?
Yes. The Story of Musicals ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Story of Musicals on?
The Story of Musicals isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
The Story of Musicals parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Story of Musicals?
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Who created The Story of Musicals?
The Story of Musicals was created by Stephen Franklin and stars Imelda Staunton, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cameron Mackintosh.