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20th Century Greats

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: November 27, 2004
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 4
  • Networks: Channel 4
  • Genres: Documentary
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20th Century Greats(2004)

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Overview

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

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

4 episodes • 2004

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Lennon/McCartneyNov 27, 20040.0
2Cole PorterDec 4, 20040.0
3Bernard HerrmannDec 11, 20040.0
4Leonard BernsteinDec 18, 20040.0

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