Synopsis

How did the guitar become the world’s favorite instrument? Alan Yentob begins this personal journey, fascinated by both the sound of the Oud, an ancient middle-eastern ancestor of the lute, and the iconic guitar draped round the necks of Bill Hailey and Elvis Presley, which rocked the cosy world of popular music in the 50s. Where to watch The Story Of The Guitar series? Click the "Watch Now" button above to stream all seasons and episodes of The Story Of The Guitar in HD for free on SFlix.