How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria?
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? is an English reality television talent show that documented the search for an undiscovered musical theatre performer to play the role of Maria von Trapp in the 2006 Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian stage production of The Sound of Music. The series was devised by executive producer Gigi Eligoloff, and was announced by the BBC in April 2006. BBC One broadcast the programme, which was hosted by Graham Norton, on Saturday evenings from 29 July through 16 September 2006. The title derives from the refrain of "Maria", a song from the first act of The Sound of Music.
Top cast
- Zoë TylerSelf - Judge
John BarrowmanSelf - Judge- David IanSelf - Judge
Andrew Lloyd WebberSelf - Chief Judge
Graham NortonSelf - Presenter- Simona ArmstrongSelf - Contestant
Helena BlackmanSelf - Contestant- Siobhan DillonSelf - Contestant
- Leanne DobinsonSelf - Contestant
- Belinda EvansSelf - Contestant
- Abi FinleySelf - Contestant
- Aoife MullhollandSelf - Contestant
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the TV show “How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria?” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
Where to watch How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria? in Canada
- Type
- —
- Starts
- Not available
- Ends
- Not available
- Category
- Not available
- Type
- —
- Starts
- Not available
- Ends
- Not available
- Category
- Not available
- Type
- —
- Starts
- Not available
- Ends
- Not available
- Category
- Not available
- Type
- —
- Starts
- Not available
- Ends
- Not available
- Category
- Not available
- Type
- —
- Starts
- Not available
- Ends
- Not available
- Category
- Not available
- Type
- —
- Starts
- Not available
- Ends
- Not available
- Category
- Not available
- Type
- —
- Starts
- Not available
- Ends
- Not available
- Category
- Not available
- Type
- —
- Starts
- Not available
- Ends
- Not available
- Category
- Not available
Not currently available on the supported providers in Canada.
Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 1 Sept 2026.