Andrew Lloyd Webber
Director
I'd Do Anything (2008)
Season 1
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.
Released March 15, 2008
Episode 50 min
8+
Genres: Music, Musical, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.competition, tmdb.musical, imdb.actress, imdb.non-fiction
Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Auditions
The audition process begins to find a Nancy and Oliver for the West End show Oliver.
March 15, 2008, midnight
S1E2 - Nancy School
The 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.
March 22, 2008, midnight
S1E3 - Live Show 1
This is the first live show of the series where all the Nancy contestants perform a song for them to stay in the competition.
March 29, 2008, midnight
S1E4 - Live Show 1: The Results
The 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.
March 30, 2008, midnight
S1E5 - Live Show 2
The 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.
April 5, 2008, midnight
S1E6 - Live Show 2: The Results
The 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.
April 6, 2008, midnight
S1E7 - Live Show 3
The remaining 10 contestants will sing to stay in the competition.
April 12, 2008, midnight
S1E8 - Live Show 3: The Results
The 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.
April 13, 2008, midnight
S1E9 - Live Show 4
The remaining 9 contestants sing to stay in the competition.
April 19, 2008, midnight
S1E10 - Live Show 4: The Results
The 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.
April 20, 2008, midnight
S1E11 - Live Show 5
The remaining 8 contestants sing to stay in the competition.
April 26, 2008, midnight
S1E12 - Live Show 5: The Results
The 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.
April 27, 2008, midnight
S1E13 - Live Show 6
The remaining 7 Nancy contestants sing to stay in the competition and another Oliver makes it through to the semi-final.
May 3, 2008, midnight
S1E14 - Live Show 6: The Results
The 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.
May 4, 2008, midnight
S1E15 - Live Show 7
The remaining 6 Nancy contestants sing to stay in the competition and another Oliver makes it through to the semi-final.
May 10, 2008, midnight
S1E16 - Live Show 7: The Results
The 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.
May 11, 2008, midnight
S1E17 - Live Show 8
The remaining 5 Nancy contestants sing to stay in the competition and the final Oliver makes it through to the semi-final.
May 17, 2008, midnight
S1E18 - Live Show 8: The Results
The 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
May 18, 2008, midnight
S1E19 - Live Show 9
The 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.
May 24, 2008, midnight
S1E20 - Live Show 9: The Results
The 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.
May 25, 2008, midnight
S1E21 - Live Show 10: The Final
The 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.
May 31, 2008, midnight
S1E22 - Live Show 10: The Final Results
It 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.
May 31, 2008, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 50 min.
Released: March 15, 2008
Last Air Date: May 31, 2008, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
Common sense age: 8+
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