
The story behind the classic movie musical. The programme examines the original stage musical in the early 1970s, which starred a young Richard Gere, and the changes that occurred between stage and screen, including the addition of several new songs and toning down the original show's darker elements. Plus, a look at some of the actors who could have played the roles made famous by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

as Danny Zuko

as Sandy Olsson

as Kenickie (archive footage)

as Doody

as Sonny

as Putzie

as Betty Rizzo

as Frenchy

as Jan

as Marty Maraschino

as Eugene Felsnic

as Patty Simcox

as Tom Chisum

as Leo 'Craterface' Balmudo (archive footage)

as Charlene 'Cha Cha' DiGregorio (archive footage)

as Principal McGee (archive footage)

as Blanche Hodel (archive footage)

as Coach Calhoun (archive footage)

as Mrs. Murdock (archive footage)

as Mr. Lynch (archive footage)

as Mr. Rudie

as Nurse Wilkins

as Waitress

as Teen Angel

as Vince Fontaine