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Let It Shine

2.2 / 10

2017

1 season

10 episodes

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Mel Giedroyc and Graham Norton present the talent search to find five performers to play the members of a fictional boyband in a new nationwide touring musical inspired by Take That.

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Trailer

Harry Neale performs 'Beggin' by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Let It Shine - BBC One

Cast

Mel Giedroyc

Gary Barlow

Dannii Minogue

Graham Norton

Martin Kemp

Seasons

The initial selection criteria was based on vocals, choreography and charisma/personality. Let It Shine will be hosted by Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc. There are three judges who will appear in every show: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, and Martin Kemp. There is also a fourth guest judge position. For the first four audition shows Amber Riley will be the guest judge. There will be further announcements around the remaining guest judges for the rest of the series in due course.

Ep 1
1.The Auditions: The Stairway (1)
07-01-201780m
The hopefuls audition solo in front of the judging panel, made up of Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley, as well as the studio audience in Manchester. Graham...
Ep 2
2.The Auditions: The Stairway (2)
14-01-201780m
In this second episode, the hopefuls continue to audition solo in front of both the Manchester studio audience and the judging panel they need to impress: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minog...
Ep 3
3.The Auditions: The Stairway (3)
21-01-201780m
In this third episode, the hopefuls continue to audition solo in front of both the Manchester studio audience and the judging panel they need to impress: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogu...
Ep 4
4.The Auditions: The Stairway (4)
28-01-201780m
This is the last chance for the hopefuls to audition solo in front of both the Manchester studio audience and the judging panel they need to impress: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, M...
Ep 5
5.The Group Stage: The Collaborations
04-02-201780m
The contestants are put into groups and perform with a big name in British music, and Lulu joins the judges to help decide who goes through to the live shows.
Ep 6
6.The Live Shows: The Battle of the Bands (1)
11-02-201780m
The remaining contestants have been put into five bands and must now perform live for the first time, with viewers able to vote for their favourites.
Ep 7
7.The Live Shows: The Battle of the Bands (1) The Results
11-02-201780m
The results of the viewer vote are revealed, and three of the bands are guaranteed a place in the next show. The two bottom bands must sing again, this time to impress the judges -...
Ep 8
8.The Live Shows: The Battle of the Bands (2)
18-02-201780m
The semi-final of the competition is opened with a joint performance by Take That and the remaining contestants, before the boys are tested on their dance skills.
Ep 9
9.The Live Shows: The Battle of the Bands (2) The Results
18-02-201780m
The results of the viewer vote are revealed. Two of the four bands are guaranteed a place in the final, while the two bottom bands must sing again.
Ep 10
10.Live Final
25-02-201780m
It is the final, and three bands are left in the competition. Each band has two chances to impress, performing one musical theatre song and one pop classic, before the viewers deci...

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