Synopsis
First of two documentaries celebrating the National Theatre's 50th anniversary, with contributions from artistic directors, playwrights and stars such as Dame Joan Plowright.

8: Providence | Fosse/Verdon
Bob is offered advice by his friend Paddy Chayefsky as he struggles to find an ending to his autobiographical movie All That Jazz. Gwen, who has not worked since Chicago closed, takes on a supervisory role on the revival of Sweet Charity in Los Angeles.

7: Nowadays | Fosse/Verdon
The rehearsals for Chicago are finally underway, with Bob out of hospital and Gwen raring to go, but Bob's insecurities come to the fore again, especially since his doctors have withdrawn all his prescriptions and he has been insured for a million dollars.