In this second part of the three part series, Daniel Rosenthal explores the National Theatre's move from the Old Vic to its current home on the South Bank focusing on key productions such as Lark Rise to Candleford, Romans in Britain, Amadeus, Guys & Dolls and The Wind in the Willows. This features exclusive archive material from the National's rehearsal room and stages.

In this second part of the three part series, Daniel Rosenthal explores the National Theatre's move from the Old Vic to its current home on the South Bank focusing on key productions such as Lark Rise to Candleford, Romans in Britain, Amadeus, Guys &amp; Dolls and The Wind in the Willows. This features exclusive archive material from the National's rehearsal room and stages.

The National Theatre at 50 Part 2

Made for BBC 4 Extra to coincide with the National Theatre's 50th anniversary, Daniel Rosenthal conjures up stories and scenes from a unique national institution, featuring some of theatre's biggest stars and its best-kept backstage secrets. Featured in this collection are exclusive archive materials from past NT productions and interviews with a range of NT figures, including Alan Bennett, Judi Dench, Jane Horrocks, Nicholas Hytner, Maggie Smith and Michael Gambon.

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The National Theatre at 50 Part 2

The National Theatre at 50 Part 2