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I'd Do Anything is a 2008 BBC reality television series produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber and hosted by Graham Norton. The talent competition searched for an unknown actress to play Nancy, as well as three boys to share the title role, in a West End revival of the Lionel Bart musical Oliver! A judging panel featuring Webber, Cameron Mackintosh, and John Barrowman assessed the contestants. The public ultimately voted for Jodie Prenger to win the lead female role in the London production.
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Who won the role of Nancy in the 2008 BBC series I'd Do Anything?
Jodie Prenger won the public vote to play Nancy in the West End revival of *Oliver!* at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The show was produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber and aired on BBC One in 2008.
Did the judges on I'd Do Anything cast any other roles besides Nancy?
Yes, alongside searching for Nancy, the series also sought three boys to share the role of Oliver Twist. The three winning boys were Gwion Wyn Roberts, Jordan Clarke, and Harry Stott.
What musical was the I'd Do Anything reality show based on?
The talent show was created to find performers for Lionel Bart's classic musical *Oliver!*, which is based on the Charles Dickens novel *Oliver Twist*. Cameron Mackintosh produced the stage revival that the winners joined.
Were there any other similar BBC talent shows hosted by Graham Norton?
Yes, *I'd Do Anything* was part of a series of BBC reality collaborations between Andrew Lloyd Webber and Graham Norton. Previous shows in this franchise include *How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?* and *Any Dream Will Do*.
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