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Episode 3

The final episode brings the story up to the 90s and beyond. We see the rise of the jukebox musical as Bjorn Ulvaeus and Judy Craymer tell the story of the creation of Mamma Mia! Ben Elton and Brian May reveal how We Will Rock You defied the critics to become a smash hit. And as pop culture invaded musical theatre with celebrities like Jason Donovan taking leading roles, the Jerry Springer Opera proved a step too far for the moral majority. Billy Elliot took inspiration from the doyenne of British musical theatre, Joan Littlewood, as the hit movie was recreated for the stage, while Andrew Lloyd Webber embraced the medium of television to find new stars.

English
  • Originally Aired January 17, 2012
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Production Code b019jshb
  • Network BBC Four
  • Notes Is the series finale
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Name Type Role
Stephen Franklin Director