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David Hamilton introduces Pussycat, Barry Biggs, Liverpool Express, David Parton, Gallagher & Lyle and Status Quo. Dance sequence by Legs & Co.
John Sergeant embarks on a 3,000 mile journey through the history of the greatest legacy the British left to India - its vast rail network, the biggest in Asia. Show more
Documentary in which Richard Taylor charts Victorian Gothic architect Pugin's extraordinary life story and discovers how his work continues to influence Britain today. Show more
Stephen Smith uncovers the secret history of the humble fig leaf, opening a window onto 2,000 years of western art and ethics, from Michelangelo, Bernini and Rodin to modern art. Show more
The final episode brings the story up to the 90s and beyond, with the rise of jukebox musicals like Mamma Mia! and Andrew Lloyd Webber embracing television to find new stage stars. Show more
BBC archive performances from musicals, including Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack the Knife, Captain Sensible performing a classic from South Pacific and Jay Z taking on Annie. Show more
David Hamilton introduces Pussycat, Barry Biggs, Liverpool Express, David Parton, Gallagher & Lyle and Status Quo. Dance sequence by Legs & Co.
Documentary in which Richard Taylor charts Victorian Gothic architect Pugin's extraordinary life story and discovers how his work continues to influence Britain today. Show more
John Sergeant embarks on a 3,000 mile journey through the history of the greatest legacy the British left to India - its vast rail network, the biggest in Asia. Show more
Stephen Smith uncovers the secret history of the humble fig leaf, opening a window onto 2,000 years of western art and ethics, from Michelangelo, Bernini and Rodin to modern art. Show more
