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Evita: The Making of a Superstar

Suzy Klein travels deep into the world of musical theatre, and the colourful landscapes of Argentina, to discover the story of one of the West End's most celebrated characters.

Suzy Klein travels deep into the world of musical theatre, and the colourful landscapes of Argentina, to discover the story of one of the West End's most celebrated characters. Intertwining the stories of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's creation with the true story of Eva Peron, she celebrates the extraordinary show in the 40th year after its creation.

Meeting musical stars including Elaine Paige, Hal Prince and Tim Rice, she hears how the show came into being, all inspired by a face on a postage stamp. She then travels to Argentina, meeting politicians, performers and Eva fans to hear how this intensely divisive figure - loved by the poor, loathed by the rich - became one of the enduring icons of our time.

58 minutes

Last on

Fri 2 Dec 2022 23:00
BBC Four

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:03

    Sonu Nigam

    Rehnuma

  • 00:09

    Paul Bateman, City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

    Waltz

  • 00:12

    William Motzing, City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

    Nuovo Cinema Paradiso

  • 00:14

    Julie Covington

    Don't Cry For Me Argentina

  • 00:24

    Elena Roger, Ricky Martin, Evita (New Broadway Cast Recording)

    Buenos Aires (Highlights Version)

  • 00:25

    David Essex, Andrew Lloyd Webber

    Oh What A Circus

  • 00:25

    Antonio Banderas

    High Flying Adored

    Singer: Madonna.
  • 00:29

    Luciano Supervielle

    Pulso (1000 Mares)

  • 00:30

    Astor Piazzolla

    Jeanne Y Paul

  • 00:31

    Astor Piazzolla

    Libertango

  • 00:32

    Andrew Lloyd Webber, Colm Wilkinson, London Philharmonic Orchestra

    And The Money Kept Rolling In (And Out)

  • 00:33

    Bajofondo

    Zitarrosa

  • 00:37

    Gotan Project

    Mi Confesion

  • 00:43

    Sharon Campbell, The Crouch End Festival Chorus and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

    Another Suitcase In Another Hall (Evita)

  • 00:50

    Evita Soundtrack-Madonna

    Eva's Final Broadcast

Credits

Presenter Suzy Klein
Producer Victoria James
Director Victoria James
Executive Producer Greg Sanderson
Editor Ayandele Alex Pascall
Producer Cameron Powrie
Production Manager Amy Tapper
Production Manager Rita Ribas
Production Assistant Dale Murray
On-line editing Adam Grant
Colourist Vicki Matich
Re-recording mixer Matt Skilton
Camera Operator Doron Schlair
Camera Operator Jay Dacey
Production Company Brook Lapping Productions

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