The Story Of The Guitar
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2008–2008
1 season
~1h 0m/ep
Documentary
Overview
How did the guitar become the world’s favorite instrument? Alan Yentob begins this personal journey, fascinated by both the sound of the Oud, an ancient middle-eastern ancestor of the lute, and the iconic guitar draped round the necks of Bill Hailey and Elvis Presley, which rocked the cosy world of popular music in the 50s.
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Seasons
Season 1
3 episodes · 2008
Details
Status
Ended
First aired
October 5, 2008
Last aired
October 19, 2008
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Networks
BBC One
Language
English
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