4 Extra Debut. An East End childhood and early exposure to music. Alistair McGowan reads David and Caroline Stafford's songwriter biography. Show more

Lionel Bart begins work on his musical masterpiece, 'Oliver!'. Alistair McGowan reads David and Caroline Stafford's biography. Show more

Lionel Bart's musical 'Oliver!' opens to great acclaim. Alistair McGowan reads David and Caroline Stafford's biography. Show more

Bart writes the songs for 'Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be'. Alistair McGowan reads the biography of the composer and songwriter. Show more

The flop of 'Twang!' leaves Bart's reputation in tatters. Alistair McGowan concludes David and Caroline Stafford's biography. Show more