Elaine Paige on Sunday - 13/04/2008

Elaine is joined by Tim Rice, considered by many to be the leading lyricist of his generation. Elaine talks to Tim about some of his key theatrical works, including Joseph (1968), Jesus Christ Superstar (1971), Blondel (1984), and the musical in which he and Andrew Lloyd Webber 'discovered' Elaine Paige, Evita (1978). Tim also discusses his collaboration with Elton John on The Lion King and Aida, plus he reveals his Essential Musicals. They include My Fair Lady (1956, Broadway), Te Mikado (1885, London), Hair (1968, London), Oklahoma! (1943, Broadway) and Chess (1986, London).