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10 Episodes 2017 - 2017
Episode 1
Sat, Jan 7, 2017 85 mins
In this first episode, 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 Norton takes the hopefuls through the audition process in front of the judges, while Mel Giedroyc shares the fun and gossip from backstage.
Episode 2
Sat, Jan 14, 2017 85 mins
Talent show looking for five performers to play a boy band in a new nationwide touring musical featuring the songs of Take That.
Episode 3
Sat, Jan 21, 2017 85 mins
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 Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley. Their fate lies in the hands of the judges if they are to make it to the next stage of the competition.
Episode 4
Sat, Jan 28, 2017 85 mins
This is the last chance for the hopefuls to audition solo in front of both the studio audience and the judging panel they need to impress: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley. Their fate lies in the hands of the judges if they are to make it to the next stage of the competition. Presenters Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc bring all the action, fun and gossip from the studio and backstage.
Episode 5
Sat, Feb 4, 2017 85 mins
The boys left in the contest must now perform in groups for the first time. Each group collaborates with a big name in British music - Olly Murs, Kaiser Chiefs, Melanie C, Busted or Beverley Knight - and the collaborations feature three songs with each artist. Watch out for a spectacular opening number too. This week's guest judge is Lulu.
Episode 6
Sat, Feb 11, 2017 85 mins
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. Special guest judge Ricki Lake joins Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Gary Barlow on the panel.
Episode 7
Sat, Feb 11, 2017 85 mins
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 - but there is a twist. There is also a special guest performing on the Let It Shine stage.
Episode 8
Sat, Feb 18, 2017 85 mins
The semi-final of the competition is opened with a joint performance by Take That and the remaining contestants. The boys are then tested on their dance skills in front of the judging panel, made up of Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and a special guest judge. Once the boys have performed, viewers are able to vote for their favourites.
Episode 9
Sat, Feb 18, 2017 85 mins
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. However, all ten boys are in danger of leaving, as the judges make their choice of five boys to save from both the bands. There is also a special surprise guest performance.
Episode 10
Sat, Feb 25, 2017 85 mins
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 decide which band should win. There are also two surprise guest performances, and regular judges Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue and Martin Kemp are joined by a special guest judge.