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The Story of the Guitar

Episode 1: In the Beginning

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Alan Yentob embarks on a three-part personal journey to discover how the guitar became the world's favourite musical instrument. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alan Yentob
Producer:
Roger Parsons
Executive Producer:
Janet Lee
Participant:
Pete Townshend
Participant:
Bill Bailey
Participant:
Paco Pena
Participant:
John Williams
Source: BBC Online

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The Story of the Guitar

Episode 2: Out of the Frying Pan

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Series examining the history of the guitar. The world's first electric guitar had nothing to do with jazz or blues, but evolved from Hawaiian-style music. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alan Yentob
Producer:
Roger Parsons
Executive Producer:
Janet Lee
Participant:
Dave Gilmour
Participant:
Pete Townshend
Source: BBC Online

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The Story of the Guitar

Episode 3: This Time it's Personal

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One East MidlandsLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Series examining the history of the guitar. Famous guitarists, including Muse's Matt Bellamy, talk about how the instrument has affected their lives. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alan Yentob
Producer:
Roger Parsons
Executive Producer:
Janet Lee
Participant:
Dave Gilmour
Participant:
Pete Townshend
Source: BBC Online