Casting

A champion flautist from Tunbridge Wells. One of the Prodigy finalists.

A self-taught percussionist from Scunthorpe. One of the Prodigy finalists. Always dresses in black (the dark outsider).

A trumpeter who attends the prestigious music colelge Chethams in Manchester. One of the Prodigy finalists. His family are based in Singapore, where his Father is the High Commissioner. He is 17.

A clarinettists from Leeds. The youngest Prodigy finalist (she is 14).

A pianist from Brighton. A 15-year old Prodigy finalist with a secret voice. Wants to write her own songs.

Kate's mum. She is a hugely acclaimed, world-renowned flautist. Pushy and preened.

Luke's dad. A northerner and 'real' bloke who's out of his comfort zone in London.

A former child prodigy, now a top TV presenter; think Blue Peter and Countryfile.

A pin-up presenter. She's been hired for her looks and hasn't got a clue about classical music.

The TV producer. She is blunt, cutting and pretentious. Mid 40s.

Melissa's assistant. He is 24, bright and eager-eyed but a little beleaguered by Melissa's unorthodox producing methods.

The concert conductor. Hugely acclaimed in his field, he is a passionate teacher who will work hard to bring out the best in people.

Competition judge and conductor of the Polish Symphony Orchestra. He is fiery and passionate. A reformed alcoholic.

Competition judge and trumpet teacher at the Royal College of Music. In a word, she is scary!

Competition judge and a cast member of The Only Way is Essex. She's 'the celebrity'.

Rupert's parents. George is the High Commissioner to Singapore and Susan is a proud diplomat's wife. They are well spoken, immaculate and well mannered.

Claire's parents. Warm and friendly 'ordinary folk' who are delighted with their daughter's success.

Jessie's parents. They are divorced and don't get on. Anthony is a strict, disciplinarian. Sally is a hippy and lives on a boat.