When Welsh brothers Richard and Adam Johnson stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage in 2013, they had someone special there to support them.

Their Nan was in the audience—their biggest fan.

The brothers, who worked in a sandwich shop, performed “The Impossible Dream” during their Week 2 audition. The official BGT video describes how they brought their Nan along for support and says the performance brought a tear to her eye.

Richard & Adam Bring Their Nan to BGT

Richard and Adam Johnson came from Holywell, Wales.

Before their BGT appearance, the brothers had been developing their singing and performing skills while working in their family’s sandwich shop.

Their Nan was an important supporter of their musical journey. ITV later highlighted her role as the brothers’ number-one fan during their run on the show.

That family connection became part of the story when they arrived for their BGT audition.

Their Performance of “The Impossible Dream”

For their audition, Richard and Adam chose “The Impossible Dream.”

The song comes from the musical Man of La Mancha and is known for its theme of pursuing an ambitious dream despite difficulties.

The brothers performed the song as a vocal duet, showcasing the classical style that would become closely associated with their BGT journey.

The official BGT upload describes the performance as one that wowed the judges and brought emotion to their Nan.

Their Nan Was Their Biggest Fan

The emotional center of the audition was not only the song.

It was the person watching from the audience.

Richard and Adam had brought their Nan with them because she was their biggest supporter. ITV later featured the brothers discussing their journey and their Nan’s role in supporting them.

That made the performance especially personal.

They weren’t simply auditioning for a television competition. They were also sharing the moment with a family member who had supported their singing.

Their BGT Journey Continued

The audition was only the beginning.

Richard and Adam progressed through the competition and reached the 2013 BGT final. ITV reported that the brothers from Holywell ultimately finished third in the final.

They also performed “The Impossible Dream” again during the final.

That performance was interrupted when a member of the backing group, Natalie Holt, came onto the stage and threw eggs toward the judges. ITV reported on the incident and confirmed that Richard and Adam continued their performance.

The Brothers Later Reached No. 1

Their BGT appearance also helped launch their recording career.

Their debut album, The Impossible Dream, went straight to No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart in 2013. ITV reported that the album reached the top position after their success on the show.

The album shared its title with the song that had become one of the defining performances of their BGT journey.

A Performance Connected to Their Family

Richard and Adam’s audition brought together several parts of their story.

They were two brothers from Wales pursuing music, they had their Nan supporting them, and they chose a song whose message connected naturally with the idea of chasing a difficult dream.

Their journey eventually took them to the BGT final, where they finished third, and their debut album later reached No. 1 in the UK.

Why the Audition Remains Memorable

The official BGT upload has attracted more than 22 million views on YouTube, showing the enduring interest in the performance.

But the appeal isn’t only about the numbers.

The combination of two brothers, a classic song and their Nan watching from the audience gives the audition a strong family-centered story.

Final Thoughts

Richard and Adam’s Britain’s Got Talent audition was a memorable moment from the show’s 2013 series.

The Welsh brothers performed “The Impossible Dream” while their Nan—their biggest fan—watched from the audience.

They later reached the BGT final and finished third, while their debut album of the same name went to No. 1 in the UK.

Years later, their original audition continues to introduce new viewers to Richard and Adam—and to the family member who was there supporting them from the beginning.