Saturday nights will stir to the strains of 'Consider Yourself' and 'Oom-Pah-Pah' when BBC One raises the roof in its search for stars for the much loved, timeless musical Oliver!, and they are urging talented actors and singers to make sure they come along to the Belfast auditions on Thursday 24 January at the Europa Hotel.

Everyone who applies is guaranteed to be auditioned by a West End Casting Director so even if you don't secure the role who knows what doors this opportunity may open.

In 'I'd Do Anything' the challenge is on to find a new talent for the role of Nancy and a total of three young protégés who will take it in turns to play orphaned urchin Oliver.

Again, Graham Norton will host the proceedings and be reunited with Andrew Lloyd Webber who is back on his throne and, this time, the show will involve another titan of musical theatre, Cameron Mackintosh. Alongside Andrew, a select panel of judges will preside over the weekly show trying to discover those special people with incredible singing and acting talents, whose destiny lies on a west end stage.

Following the fabulous formula of previous Saturday night successes - 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria' and 'Any Dream Will Do' - the search for the nation's next Oliver and Nancy is now on. The show will broadcast on BBC One next year.

Elaine Bedell, Controller, Entertainment Commissioning, says, "We're really pleased to be building on the success of 'Any Dream Will Do' with a new search for West End stars next year. Oliver! is a much-loved British musical so we're sure the show will unite families and melt hearts across the UK as we watch some of Britain's best new talent take centre stage."

For more information or an application for go to www.bbc.co.uk/oliver or call 09001 800 300.