Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that he literally BEGGED the BBC to get Barry Humphries as a judge on new show, I’d Do Anything.

Andrew told The Sun: “I’ve known Barry for a long time.

“He has strong views about theatre so I thought it would be amazing to have him on the panel.

“We’re very lucky to get him. For health reasons he had to cancel a Dame Edna tour and at that moment I begged the BBC — I really did beg them — to get him.
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A new TV talent search to find the next stars of the musical Oliver! will begin this week on BBC One.

I’d Do Anything will be looking to find an actress for the role of Nancy and three young actors who will take turns as Oliver in the Lionel Bart musical.

Graham Norton will again host the show after leading previous searches for the stars of Joseph and The Sound of Music.

Auditions will begin in early 2008 and the programme will be broadcast on BBC One later in the year.

Norton will be joined by Andrew Lloyd Webber for the programme along with Barry Humphries, John Barrowman and Denise Van Outen. Read more & comment »