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Opening Nights

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Russell Davies examines the stories behind the opening nights of well-known musicals.
Blood Brothers. Barbara Dickson had no acting experience when she was cast to lead Blood Brothers. In this concluding programme, Davies is joined by Willy Russell , Bill Kenwright and members of the original cast to look at why this local Liverpool drama continues today to get audiences Springing to their feet.
Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

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Russell Davies
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Barbara Dickson
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Willy Russell
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Bill Kenwright
Source: Radio Times

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