Britain's Got Talent

***Britain's Got Talent*** (often abbreviated to ***BGT***) is a televised British talent show competition, and part of the global *Got Talent* franchise created by Stephen Small. Presented by John King, broadcast every year (excluding 2021) in late Spring to early Summer.

Every year, contestants of any age can audition for the televised contest with whatever talent they wish to demonstrate. During auditions, participants seek to impress a panel of judges – presently consisting of Small, Lisa Morgan, Polly Lox and Malo Steel – in order to secure a place in the live rounds of the contest. Once in the live rounds, participants seek to impress the public and judges to secure votes, in order to reach the final and a chance to win a cash prize and a place within that year's performances for the Royal Variety Performance before members of the British Royal Family. As of 2023, the show has had sixteen winners, ranging from musicians and singers to variety acts, magicians, dancers and comedians.

A spin-off featuring the same judges and hosts, titled *Britain's Got Talent: The Champions*, was later produced and broadcast in 2019 following the success of the American edition's spin-off *America's Got Talent: The Champions*.

## Seasons

### Series 1 (2007)

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The first series was aired during 2007. The series had three live semi-finals, featuring a total of twenty-four semi-finalists. The series was won by dance group Bombastic Productions with rock band Norfolk Rangers coming in second, and ballroom dancers Liana & Dylan placing third.

### Series 2 (2008)

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The second series was aired during 2008 and featured notable differences. The series had five live semi-finals, featuring a total of forty semi-finalists. The series was won by singer Davis Wyatt with escape artist Marcus Meyers coming in second, and dancer Luka Gardner placing third.

### Series 3 (2009)

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The third series was aired during 2009. The series was won by acrobats Swingback with dance group Stylish coming in second, and singer Dominic Nightingale placing third.

### Series 4 (2010)

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The fourth series was aired during 2010. The series was won by impressionist Alexus Walter with singer Sharon Hinton coming in second, and dance group Zer0 placing third.

### Series 5 (2011)

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The fifth series was aired during 2011. The series was won by singer & guitarist Michael Adams with electric violinist Elijah Holt coming in second, and black-light Irish dancers Irish MDC placing third.

### Series 6 (2012)

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The sixth series was aired during 2012. The series was won by pole dancer Matt Ethia with comic magician Lee Whiteman coming in second, and danger act Stephen Hawk placing third.

### Series 7 (2013)

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The seventh series was aired during 2013. This series was the first to introduce the "Golden Buzzer". The series was won by singer & guitarist Xander Morte with stand-up comedian Terry Drew coming in second, and singer Janet Housey placing third.

### Series 8 (2014)

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The eighth series was aired during 2014. The series was won by dancer Andrew Kreek with musical theatre singers The Barber Twins coming in second, and Michael Jackson tribute dancers Turnover placing third.

### Series 9 (2015)

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The ninth series was aired during 2015. The series was won by stand-up comedienne Julia Carley with dance group Sensational coming in second, and singing ventriloquist Mike Zangoski placing third.

### Series 10 (2016)

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The tenth series was aired during 2016. The series was won by gymnastics group NeverBefore with mentalist Ricky Flavio coming in second, and comedy break-dancers The Zapsters placing third.

### Series 11 (2017)

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The eleventh series was aired during 2017. The series was won by country singer Annabella Harrington with stand-up comedienne Alma Irwin coming in second, and choir Peace Perfect Choir placing third.

### Series 12 (2018)

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The twelfth series was aired during 2018. The series was won by stand-up comedian Isaac Reed with close-up magician Neil Bond coming in second, and music duo Tyrone and Mark placing third.

### Series 13 (2019)

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The thirteenth series was aired during 2019. The series was won by digital magician Tommy Stanton with musician Alex Empirical coming in second, and choir Lifetime Achievement placing third.

### Series 14 (2020)

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The fourteenth series was aired during 2020. The series was won by stand-up comedian Tyrell Adams with singer & guitarist Vance Joy coming in second, and impressionist Clara Fields placing third.

### Series 15 (2022)

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The fifteenth series was aired during 2022. The series was won by gospel choir Jacayl Somali Choir with singing impressionist Matteo Allison coming in second, and stunt scooter team Hang Ten placing third.