I'd Do Anything
I'd Do Anything was a 2008 talent show-themed television series produced by the BBC in the United Kingdom and broadcast on BBC One. It premièred on 15 March 2008. The show searched for a new, unknown lead to play Nancy and three young performers who will take it in turns to play Oliver in a West End revival of the British musical Oliver!. The show, named after the song "I'd Do Anything", was hosted by Graham Norton with Andrew Lloyd Webber again overseeing the programme, together with theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh. In January 2008, John Barrowman confirmed he would be taking part in the show. The BBC also confirmed in late February 2008 that Barry Humphries would join Barrowman and Denise Van Outen on the judging panel of the show. Auditions for the show began in January 2008, with the show airing on BBC One throughout March, April and May 2008. In the final, on 31 May, Jodie Prenger was announced as the winner of the series.
Cast: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Graham Norton, Denise Van Outen
Season 1
22 episodes
- 1. AuditionsThe audition process begins to find a Nancy and Oliver for the West End show Oliver.CCMar 15, 2008
- 2. Nancy SchoolThe chosen Nancy contestants attend Nancy School where they are judged on their singing and acting skills and finally they are whittled down to just 12 contestants. The final 12 boys are also chosen to perform in the live shows and compete for the role of Oliver.CCMar 22, 2008
- 3. Live Show 1This is the first live show of the series where all the Nancy contestants perform a song for them to stay in the competition.CCMar 29, 2008
- 4. Live Show 1: The ResultsThe two contestants with the lowest votes from the public are revealed and must sing a song together to fight for their place in the competition. It is then decided by Andrew Lloyd Webber who is eliminated from the show.CCMar 30, 2008
- 5. Live Show 2The second live show of the series where the remaining 11 Nancy contestants perform a song for them to stay in the competition. This week they try to sing a song that will show a different side to them. Also features a group performance by all the Oliver contestants and another one of the semi-finalists is revealed.CCApr 5, 2008
- 6. Live Show 2: The ResultsThe two contestants with the lowest votes from the public are revealed and must sing a song together to fight for their place in the competition. It is then decided by Andrew Lloyd Webber who is eliminated from the show.CCApr 6, 2008
- 7. Live Show 3The remaining 10 contestants will sing to stay in the competition.CCApr 12, 2008
- 8. Live Show 3: The ResultsThe two contestants with the lowest votes from the public are revealed and must sing a song together to fight for their place in the competition. It is then decided by Andrew Lloyd Webber who is eliminated from the show.CCApr 13, 2008
- 9. Live Show 4The remaining 9 contestants sing to stay in the competition.CCApr 19, 2008
- 10. Live Show 4: The ResultsThe two contestants with the lowest votes from the public are revealed and must sing a song together to fight for their place in the competition. It is then decided by Andrew Lloyd Webber who is eliminated from the show. Another Oliver semi-finalist will also be announced.CCApr 20, 2008
- 11. Live Show 5The remaining 8 contestants sing to stay in the competition.CCApr 26, 2008
- 12. Live Show 5: The ResultsThe two contestants with the lowest votes from the public are revealed and must sing a song together to fight for their place in the competition. It is then decided by Andrew Lloyd Webber who is eliminated from the show.CCApr 27, 2008
- 13. Live Show 6The remaining 7 Nancy contestants sing to stay in the competition and another Oliver makes it through to the semi-final.CCMay 3, 2008
- 14. Live Show 6: The ResultsThe two contestants with the lowest votes from the public are revealed and must sing a song together to fight for their place in the competition. It is then decided by Andrew Lloyd Webber who is eliminated from the show.CCMay 4, 2008
- 15. Live Show 7The remaining 6 Nancy contestants sing to stay in the competition and another Oliver makes it through to the semi-final.CCMay 10, 2008
- 16. Live Show 7: The ResultsThe two contestants with the lowest votes from the public are revealed and must sing a song together to fight for their place in the competition. It is then decided by Andrew Lloyd Webber who is eliminated from the show. Also features group performances by the Nancys and Olivers.CCMay 11, 2008
- 17. Live Show 8The remaining 5 Nancy contestants sing to stay in the competition and the final Oliver makes it through to the semi-final.CCMay 17, 2008
- 18. Live Show 8: The ResultsThe two contestants with the lowest votes from the public are revealed and must sing a song together to fight for their place in the competition. It is then decided by Andrew Lloyd Webber who is eliminated from the show. Also features group performances by the Nancys and OliversCCMay 18, 2008
- 19. Live Show 9The Semi-Final: The 4 remaining Nancy contestants sing for a place in the Final of the competition. Also the three winning Olivers will be revealed.CCMay 24, 2008
- 20. Live Show 9: The ResultsThe two contestants with the lowest votes from the public are revealed and must sing a song together to fight for their place in the competition. It is then decided by Andrew Lloyd Webber who is eliminated from the show. Also features group performances by the Nancys and Olivers.CCMay 25, 2008
- 21. Live Show 10: The FinalThe Final: The 3 final Nancy contestants (Jodie, Jessie and Samantha) sing for the role of Nancy in the West-End production of Oliver!, with the decision completely down to public votes.CCMay 31, 2008
- 22. Live Show 10: The Final ResultsIt is finally revealed which contest will play the role of Nancy in Cameron Mackintosh's production of Oliver! as the results from the public vote are announced.CCMay 31, 2008
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I'd Do Anything
I'd Do Anything was a 2008 talent show-themed television series produced by the BBC in the United Kingdom and broadcast on BBC One. It premièred on 15 March 2008. The show searched for a new, unknown lead to play Nancy and three young performers who will take it in turns to play Oliver in a West End revival of the British musical Oliver!. The show, named after the song "I'd Do Anything", was hosted by Graham Norton with Andrew Lloyd Webber again overseeing the programme, together with theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh. In January 2008, John Barrowman confirmed he would be taking part in the show. The BBC also confirmed in late February 2008 that Barry Humphries would join Barrowman and Denise Van Outen on the judging panel of the show. Auditions for the show began in January 2008, with the show airing on BBC One throughout March, April and May 2008. In the final, on 31 May, Jodie Prenger was announced as the winner of the series.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Cast
- Andrew Lloyd Webber, Graham Norton, Denise Van Outen, John Barrowman, Barry Humphries, Jodie Prenger
- Studio
- BBC
