There's a quick catch-up with some of the less successful Marias and Josephs in today's Mail. Who knew that Simona had cancer? Or that Siobhan's got a record deal? I can't remember any of her chart-toppers, off the top of my head. Can you? How do you solve a problem like Maria? Perhaps some questions are better left unanswered.

Stand by for the "When Joseph Met Maria" Christmas show on BBC 1, Christmas Eve... presumably a kind of "When Harry Met Sally" tribute, with Lee and Connie in the lead roles, New York diner scene notwithstanding. Just look at that smile! I'll have what she's having.

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