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Duration: 1 hour

Les Miserables is the world's best-loved musical. It has been seen by 57 million people and in 2010 celebrated its 25th anniversary with its two largest ever productions at London's O2 Arena. Matt Lucas, a life-long fan of 'Les Mis', was invited to fulfil his dream of performing in these shows alongside more than 300 stalwarts from previous productions.

This documentary tells the story of a musical that many thought would fail but which became a worldwide phenomenon with unforgettable songs like I Dreamed A Dream. We follow Matt Lucas as he prepares for the performance of a lifetime, we hear from those involved with the show's creation including Cameron Mackintosh and Michael Ball, and of course we enjoy wonderful moments from the show itself.

Last on

Sun 7 Apr 2013 23:45 BBC Four

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  • Photo: Thenardier and Madame Thenardier

    Photo: Thenardier and Madame Thenardier

    Matt Lucas as Thenardier and Jenny Galloway as Madame Thenardier.

  • Photo: Curtain Call

    Photo: Curtain Call

    Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean in the curtain call of the Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2.

Credits

Participant
Matt Lucas
Director
Ben Weston
Producer
Ben Weston
Executive Producer
Nick Vaughan-Barratt

Broadcasts

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