When Welsh brothers Richard and Adam Johnson walked onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage in 2013, they weren’t alone.

They had brought their biggest supporter with them: their Nan.

The brothers, who worked in their family’s sandwich shop, performed a classical-crossover version of “The Impossible Dream.” Their audition quickly became one of the memorable singing performances from the 2013 series. The official Britain’s Got Talent description specifically highlights how they brought their Nan for support and performed the song to “do Nan proud.”

Richard and Adam Bring Their Biggest Fan to BGT

Richard and Adam Johnson came from Holywell in Flintshire, Wales.

Before their appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, the brothers had been developing their singing and performing professionally. Their official biography says their Nan was a major influence on their musical journey. She introduced them to singers including Caruso, Mario Lanza and The Three Tenors and encouraged them to sing.

That family connection became an important part of their BGT story.

For their audition, they brought their Nan into the room as their number-one supporter.

Their Version of “The Impossible Dream”

The brothers chose “The Impossible Dream,” a song associated with Man of La Mancha.

Rather than presenting it as a straightforward pop performance, Richard and Adam performed the song in their classical-crossover style.

The official BGT video identifies the performance as their Week 2 audition from the 2013 series. The brothers’ powerful duet impressed the judges and audience, allowing them to progress in the competition.

Their Nan’s presence made the moment even more personal.

Their Nan Was at the Heart of Their Story

Richard and Adam have credited their Nan as one of the biggest influences on their singing.

According to their official biography, she helped introduce them to classical vocal music when they were young and encouraged them to sing along. She remained a major source of support as they developed their careers.

That makes the audition’s setup particularly meaningful: the brothers were performing a song about pursuing an impossible dream while the family member who had encouraged their musical ambitions was watching from the audience.

From BGT Audition to the Final

Their journey didn’t stop with the audition.

Richard and Adam continued through the competition and reached the Britain’s Got Talent 2013 final. ITV reported that the brothers came third in the final.

They performed “The Impossible Dream” again in the final. During that performance, an unexpected incident occurred when a woman from the backing group walked onto the stage and threw eggs toward the judges. Despite the interruption, Richard and Adam continued their performance.

They ultimately finished third in the public vote.

Their BGT Success Continued After the Show

The brothers’ appearance on Britain’s Got Talent opened the door to a recording career.

Their debut album was also titled The Impossible Dream. ITV reported in August 2013 that the album reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart.

Their official website says the album remained at the top of the chart for four consecutive weeks.

Their BGT appearance therefore became the beginning of a much larger chapter in their musical career.

Why “The Impossible Dream” Remains Memorable

The audition has several elements that make it easy to remember.

There are two brothers singing together, a classic song, their Welsh background and, most importantly, their Nan sitting in the audience as their biggest supporter.

The official BGT description itself emphasizes that family connection, describing the brothers as bringing their biggest fan along for support.

The song also fit the story of their journey. They were pursuing a career in music, and the BGT stage gave them an opportunity to show a national audience what they could do.

Final Thoughts

Richard and Adam’s 2013 BGT audition was more than a vocal performance.

The Welsh brothers brought their Nan—their biggest fan—to the stage and performed “The Impossible Dream,” a song that suited the story of chasing a musical ambition.

They eventually reached the BGT final and finished third, while their debut album went on to reach No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart.

Years later, their original audition remains a memorable example of how family, music and ambition can come together on the Britain’s Got Talent stage.