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The National Episodes

  1.

    Episode 3

    3/3 Union unrest, building delays and vicious infighting dog the opening of the new theatre

  2. Episode 2

    2/3 Battles ensue as the National struggles to find a successor to Sir Laurence Olivier.

  3. Episode 1

    1/3 Politics and theatre do battle in the fight to establish a successful National Theatre.