All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music
Season 1, Episode 8: Diamonds As Big As the Ritz (The Musical)
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The story of the musical, an art form that emerged from vaudeville, operetta, burlesque and the British music hall. Featuring a script by Stephen Sondheim.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Introductory Programme
Episode 2
God's Children
Episode 3
I Can Hypnotise 'Dis Nation (Ragtime)
Episode 4
Jungle Music (Jazz)
Episode 5
Who's That Comin'? (The Blues)
Episode 6
Rude Songs (Vaudeville and Music Hall)
Episode 7
Always Chasin' Rainbows (Tin Pan Alley)
Episode 8
Diamonds As Big As the Ritz (The Musical)
Episode 9
Swing That Music! (Swing)
Episode 10
Good Times (Rhythm and Blues)
Episode 11
Making Moonshine (Country Music)
Episode 12
Go Down, Moses! (Folk 'War Songs')
Episode 13
Hail! Hail! Rock n Roll (Rock n Roll)
Episode 14
Mighty Good (The Beatles)
Episode 15
All Along the Watchtower (Sour Rock)
Episode 16
Whatever Gets You Through The Night (Glitter Rock)
Episode 17
Imagine (New Directions)