Over the Rainbow (2010 TV series)

Over the Rainbow
The text "Over the Rainbow" in letters of mixed capitalisation, with the letters made up of red rubies set in gold frames; the letters 'O' are shaped as swirls. Behind the text is a rainbow, with a background of emerald green clouds on black.
GenreReality
Directed bySimon Staffurth
Presented byGraham Norton
JudgesAndrew Lloyd Webber
Charlotte Church
John Partridge
Sheila Hancock
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producerSuzy Lamb
ProducerMel Balac
Production locationFountain Studios
Running time40–90 minutes
Production companyTalkback Thames
Original release
NetworkBBC One, BBC HD
Release26 March (2010-03-26) –
22 May 2010 (2010-05-22)
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Over the Rainbow is a British television talent series that aired on BBC One from 26 March to 22 May 2010. It documented the search for a new, undiscovered musical theatre performer to play the role of Dorothy Gale in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 2011 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 was presented by Graham Norton. It followed previous collaborations between the BBC and Lloyd Webber to find new musical theatre performers: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, Any Dream Will Do and I'd Do Anything. The series was named after the song "Over the Rainbow" and was also aired by TV3 in Ireland.

Following a public telephone vote, 18-year-old Danielle Hope was crowned the winner of the series and was chosen to play Dorothy. Miniature Schnauzer Dangerous Dave was chosen to play Toto.

A Canadian version of the show aired on CBC Television in the autumn of 2012.