The Story Of The Guitar

The Story Of The Guitar

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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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BBC One

First Air Date

10/5/2008

Last Air Date

10/19/2008

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