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Madame Tussaud: A Legend in Wax

The remarkable true story of the woman behind the worldwide waxworks empire - Madame Tussaud. In an extraordinary life that spanned both the French and Industrial revolutions, this single mother and entrepreneur travelled across the Channel to England, where she overcame the odds to establish her remarkable and enduring brand. Determined to leave an account of who she was and the times she lived through, her memoirs, letters, and papers offer a unique insight into the creation of the extraordinary empire which bears her name.

English
  • Originally Aired February 23, 2017
  • Runtime 59 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b08cgm56
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Alain Brunard Director
Nina Barbier Director