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Simon Shepherd has been signed up to play Captain von Trapp in the new production of The Sound Of Music.
The ex-Peak Practice star will appear opposite the winner of How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria?, the BBC's reality programme to find the leading lady for the show.
Shepherd overcame competition from Anthony Head and Robert Lindsay for the role.
A source said: "Simon is perfect. The women will love him and he has a magnificent singing voice."
The ex-Peak Practice star will appear opposite the winner of How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria?, the BBC's reality programme to find the leading lady for the show.
Shepherd overcame competition from Anthony Head and Robert Lindsay for the role.
A source said: "Simon is perfect. The women will love him and he has a magnificent singing voice."
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