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44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Politics and theatre do battle as the National's first Artistic Director, Sir Laurence Olivier, and his lieutenant Kenneth Tynan fight to establish a successful National Theatre. Show more
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 2 days
Industrial unrest and construction delays threaten the opening of the National Theatre building, while new Artistic Director, Peter Hall, faces battles with some of his associates Show more
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for 3 days
Battles, blunders and betrayals as The National's Board attempts to find someone to succeed Sir Laurence Olivier as Artistic Director of the financially troubled theatre. Show more
