Series synopsis
How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria? is a British reality television series that premiered on BBC One on July 29, 2006. It ended on September 16, 2006. It was created by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It stars Zoë Tyler, John Barrowman, David Ian and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? is an English reality television talent show that documented the search for an undiscovered musical theatre performer to play the role of Maria von Trapp in the 2006 Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian stage production of The Sound of Music.
The series was devised by executive producer Gigi Eligoloff, and was announced by the BBC in April 2006. BBC One broadcast the programme, which was hosted by Graham Norton, on Saturday evenings from 29 July through 16 Se ...
Premise
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? is an English reality television talent show that documented the search for an undiscovered musical theatre performer to play the role of Maria von Trapp in the 2006 Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian stage production of The Sound of Music.
The series was devised by executive producer Gigi Eligoloff, and was announced by the BBC in April 2006. BBC One broadcast the programme, which was hosted by Graham Norton, on Saturday evenings from 29 July through 16 September 2006.
The title derives from the refrain of "Maria", a song from the first act of The Sound of Music.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Zoë Tyler as Self - Judge
- John Barrowman as Self - Judge
- David Ian as Self - Judge
- Andrew Lloyd Webber as Self - Chief Judge
- Graham Norton as Self - Presenter
- Simona Armstrong as Self - Contestant
- Helena Blackman as Self - Contestant
- Siobhan Dillon as Self - Contestant
Supporting cast
- Leanne Dobinson as Self - Contestant
- Belinda Evans as Self - Contestant
- Abi Finley as Self - Contestant
- Aoife Mullholland as Self - Contestant
- Meliz Serman as Self - Contestant
- Connie Fisher as Self - Contestant
- Laura Sicurello as Self - Contestant
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 15 | July 29, 2006 | September 16, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Initial Auditions | July 29, 2006 |
| 2 | Maria School Part 1 | August 5, 2006 |
| 3 | Maria School Part 2 | August 5, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 29, 2006 |
| Last aired | September 16, 2006 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 18:50:00 |