Over the Rainbow

Over the Rainbow

BBC One Ended Music

1 Season · 18 Episodes · Premiered March 26, 2010 · Ended May 22, 2010

Over the Rainbow was a British television talent series that aired on BBC One from March to May 2010.It documents the search for a new, undiscovered musical theatre performer to play the role of Dorothy in the forthcoming Andrew Lloyd Webber stage production of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz and a dog to play Toto for a one-off performance. Produced by Talkback Thames for the BBC, the series is presented by Graham Norton and judged by Lloyd Webber.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

18 episodes
E01
Auditions Top 20 Selection
Fri, Mar 26 2010 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Andrew Lloyd Webber is back with a new search for a West End leading lady. This time he's looking for the nation's Dorothy to take the starring role in The Wizard of Oz.
E02
Auditions Top 10 Selection
Sat, Mar 27 2010 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
It's an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza for the final 20 girls auditioning for the part of Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of The Wizard of Oz.
E03
Week 1
Sat, Apr 3 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Andrew Lloyd Webber's search for the girl to play Dorothy in the West End continues. The competition steps up a gear - it's the first live knockout show of the series.
E04
Week 1 Results
Sun, Apr 4 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
The first results show of the series. Which two girls have received the fewest viewer votes and must perform in the dreaded sing-off? Lord Lloyd Webber will save one Dorothy.
E05
Week 2
Sat, Apr 10 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Andrew Lloyd Webber's search for the girl to play Dorothy in the West End continues. The ten remaining West End hopefuls perform live in the studio. Presented by Graham Norton.
E06
Week 2 Results
Sun, Apr 11 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Another Dorothy leaves the competition for good. Whilst the girls wait nervously for the result, there will be group performances, including a musical mash up.
E07
Week 3
Sat, Apr 17 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Graham Norton returns to the land of Oz as the search for Dorothy continues. The remaining nine Dorothys battle it out live for viewers' votes to stay in the competition.
E08
Week 3 Results
Sun, Apr 18 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Graham Norton hosts the results show. The storm clouds gather in the land of Oz as another Dorothy must leave the competition for good.
E09
Week 4
Sat, Apr 24 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Graham Norton returns to the land of Oz as the search for Dorothy continues. The remaining eight Dorothys battle it out live for viewers' votes to stay in the competition.
E10
Week 4 Results
Sun, Apr 25 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Graham Norton hosts the results show. The storm clouds gather in the land of Oz as another Dorothy must leave the competition for good.
E11
Week 5
Sat, May 1 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Graham Norton returns to the land of Oz as the search for Dorothy continues. Seven girls remain in the competition, all of them desperate to become Dorothy.
E12
Week 5 Results
Sun, May 2 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Graham Norton hosts the results show. The votes are in, but which Dorothy's dreams will hit a yellow brick wall? Plus, the final five Totos take to the West End stage.
E13
Week 6
Sat, May 8 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Graham Norton returns to the land of Oz as the search for Dorothy continues. Six girls remain in the competition, all of them desperate to become Dorothy.
E14
Week 6 Results
Sun, May 9 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Graham Norton hosts the results show. The five remaining Dorothys will become just four, and with a place in the Semi-Final at stake the remaining hopefuls are on tenterhooks. Plus the final five Totos complete another Wizard of Oz themed mission.
E15
Semi-Finals
Sat, May 15 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
It is semi-final week, hosted by Graham Norton, and just four girls are still in the running to land the role of a lifetime.
E16
Semi-Final Results
Sun, May 16 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
The talent show's semi-final weekend reaches its dramatic conclusion. Four Dorothys remain, but sadly one will fall at the final hurdle and fail to make it into the grand final.
E17
Finals
Sat, May 22 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
It's the grand final and one girl's life will change forever. Host Graham Norton concludes the search to cast Dorothy in a spectacular series finale.
E18
Final Results
Sat, May 22 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
The quest to cast a West End Dorothy reaches its dramatic conclusion. Which of the two girls will win the life-changing role? The decision is in the hands of the viewers.
Graham Norton
Graham Norton as Presenter
Charlotte Church
Charlotte Church as Judge
John Partridge
John Partridge as Judge
Sheila Hancock
Sheila Hancock as Judge

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