20th Century Greats

20th Century Greats

Limited Series 2004 · 4 eps · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

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Howard Goodall examines the work of The Beatles, Cole Porter, Bernard Herrmann and Leonard Bernstein.

Created by Howard Goodall

Network: Channel 4

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Leonard Bernstein Self (archive footage)
Howard Goodall Presenter
George Harrison Self (archive footage)
Bernard Herrmann Self (archive footage)
John Lennon Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney Self (archive footage)
Cole Porter Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr Self (archive footage)

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