Synopsis
Cameron Mackintosh invites many of Stephen Sondheim’s old friends to join him in London’s West End for a thrilling, joyously staged production featuring an all-star cast.
- Programme: Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2022
Licence: ERA Licence required
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