The Talent — Philip Caveney

In the near-future, life in the north of England is a daily struggle for existence. Young musician, Josh Williams' only hope of escape is nationwide TV show, The Talent. At the auditions, he is thrown together with Holly Porter, a troubled young girl with a truly amazing voice. They team up as duo One Plus One, and begin the long process of fighting their way through the various heats, hoping to reach the grand final, where fame and fortune beckon. But in this corrupt world, even The Talent does not offer the level playing field they were led to expect…