The making of Beyoncé — by friends, family and Team Bey insiders

As Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour comes to the UK, we chart the rise of a shy schoolgirl from Texas who became a record-breaking billionaire. 

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Guest: Megan Agnew.

Host: Luke Jones.

Producer: Hannah Varrall.

Further reading: The making of Beyoncé — by friends, family and Team Bey insiders

Clips: CMA Awards 2016, The Howard Stern Show, YouTube/@bvconcerts, Youtube/@Kamala Harris. Thanks to Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia, Warner Chappell Music, Pulse Publishing Administration, Sony Music Publishing.

Photo: Getty Images.

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