How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria?
Synopsis & Context
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.
Season Management
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria?
- Release
- July 29, 2006
- Screen Time
- 1 season · 1h 00min/ep
- Rating
- NR
- Direction
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Original Language
- English
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Production Status
- Ended
Personas & Cast
Zoë Tyler
Self - Judge
15 eps.
John Barrowman
Self - Judge
15 eps.
David Ian
Self - Judge
15 eps.
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Self - Chief Judge
15 eps.
Graham Norton
Self - Presenter
15 eps.
Simona Armstrong
Self - Contestant
15 eps.
Helena Blackman
Self - Contestant
15 eps.
Siobhan Dillon
Self - Contestant
15 eps.
Leanne Dobinson
Self - Contestant
15 eps.
Belinda Evans
Self - Contestant
15 eps.
Abi Finley
Self - Contestant
15 eps.
Aoife Mullholland
Self - Contestant
15 eps.
