
Over the Rainbow
2010 · BBC One · 60 min · 1 season
S01E18 · Final Results
Sun, 23 May, 6:00 am
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.
About
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.
Episodes
- E01
Auditions Top 20 Selection
Sat, 27 Mar· 60 minAndrew 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
Sun, 28 Mar· 60 minIt'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
Sun, 4 Apr· 60 minAndrew 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
Mon, 5 Apr· 60 minThe 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
Sun, 11 Apr· 60 minAndrew 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
Mon, 12 Apr· 60 minAnother 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
Sun, 18 Apr· 60 minGraham 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
Mon, 19 Apr· 60 minGraham 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
Sun, 25 Apr· 60 minGraham 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
Mon, 26 Apr· 60 minGraham 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
Sun, 2 May· 60 minGraham 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
Mon, 3 May· 60 minGraham 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
Sun, 9 May· 60 minGraham 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
Mon, 10 May· 60 minGraham 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
Sun, 16 May· 60 minIt 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
Mon, 17 May· 60 minThe 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
Sun, 23 May· 60 minIt'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
Sun, 23 May· 60 minThe 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.
Cast

Andrew Lloyd Webber
Judge

Graham Norton
Presenter

Charlotte Church
Judge

John Partridge
Judge

Sheila Hancock
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