The Big Audition - Season 1

The Big Audition Studios opens its doors for the very first time with three very different jobs on offer: dog model, tv shopping presenter and King Henry VIII. As each panel gathers to make their decision and with tension mounting in the waiting room, the decisions are finally revealed. Meet best dog, new TV talent and your King.

This week, real panels of employers are casting for a hand model, a children's TV presenter and a John Lennon for a top Beatles tribute band. All the auditionees face a nail biting wait until the end of the day, when they'll find out if they're leaving with a life-changing new job.

It's another day at the Big Audition Studios, where the curtain is pulled back on the secret world of auditions. Each week, three jobs are up for grabs. From scare actor to circus performer and everything in between, the series celebrates the highs and lows of auditions, as real people give their all to impress real panels of employers and land their dream job.

The auditions today are for a pantomime dame, a backstage interviewer and a presenter for a TV shopping channel dedicated to crafting.

This week at the Big Audition Studios there are three very different jobs on offer: a highly sought after lead role in the West End, a presenting role for kids and the role of a scare actor at a theme park.

A coven of witches arrive at the studios hoping to land their dream job, playing the witch of Wookey Hole - a famous cave & tourist attraction in Somerset. Arriving on their broomsticks, are retired School Teacher and real witch, Alienora, Student, Anna, who's dreamt of being the witch since the age of 3 after visiting the caves and retired Civil Servant, Steve, who's hoping to break tradition and become the first male witch of Wookey Hole. The aspiring hags will be cackling and casting spells – but who will be able to create some magic?Leading olive oil brand, Filippo Berio, search for a passionate foodie to present on their digital channel. Cooking up a storm in the kitchen is vegan enthusiast Brett, Paola, who has Italian roots and Personal Trainer, David, who peels off a little bit more than expected…The world famous Cirque du Soleil are looking for performers to join their global family, with an opportunity to appear all over the world. The hopefuls come with a whole range of skills, including pole dancer Kate, cyr wheel performer Lil, clown Lucy and dancer Eoin.At the end of the day, the audtitionees face a nerve-wracking wait to see if they'll land the job of their dreams.

It's the final episode of The Big Audition, the series that uncovers the secret world of castings. This week sees another array of jobs on offer, with auditions to be the face of a TV commercial, the newest member of a pop group or an action performer for a live arena tour.