Andrew Lloyd Webber’s recent smash hit TV show, ‘How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria’ has helped Sir Andrew shoot up the Sunday Times Rich List, replacing Paul McCartney in the number two spot.

According to Philip Beresford, who compiled the Sunday Times Rich List.

He said: “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? has not harmed Andrew Lloyd Webber. The reality TV shows have clearly helped.

“The exposure means that the shows, when they open, get free PR, translating it, dare I say it, into bums on seats.

“The Sound of Music is on at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s theatre and it is his production so it’s a double hit.”

He added: “Without the shows, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s wealth would have gone up a little but he would not have replaced Sir Paul McCartney in the list.”