It's the typical national talent show format - a group of judges travel the country looking for acts on the main show.
Most of the entertainment value at this stage is seeing just how badly so many people can suck.
Then a little old Scottish lady goes on stage and tells everyone she'd like to be a singer.
Everyone laughs at her.
Then she opens her mouth and blows everyone away.
Pure TV magic:
YouTube - Susan Boyle - Singer - Britains Got Talent 2009 (With Lyrics)
Most of the entertainment value at this stage is seeing just how badly so many people can suck.
Then a little old Scottish lady goes on stage and tells everyone she'd like to be a singer.
Everyone laughs at her.
Then she opens her mouth and blows everyone away.
Pure TV magic:
YouTube - Susan Boyle - Singer - Britains Got Talent 2009 (With Lyrics)