Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

A radio, and later television, talent show originally hosted by Hughie Green, with a late-1980s revival hosted by Bob Monkhouse, and later by previous winner Les Dawson.

Family

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1956-06-13

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1956-06-20

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1956-06-27

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1956-07-04

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1956-07-11

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1956-07-18

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1956-07-25

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1956-08-01

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1956-08-08

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1956-08-15

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1956-08-22

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1956-08-29

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1956-09-05

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1956-09-12

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1964-07-04

May Martin, Malcolm Watson, Mr and Mrs Hubert Bell, The Clearways, Christine Hill

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1964-07-11

Margaret Toms, The Chasid Singers, Bobby Bennett, The Ashes, Pedro Flambeay

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1964-07-18

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1964-07-25

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1964-08-01

The Rhymney Youth Silver Band, George Inglis, Nola York, Noreen Barker, Les Peters

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1964-08-08

Jimmy Hollis, Phyllis Gillingham, Malcolm Powell, Chuck Layburn, Geoff Ray and Pat

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1964-08-15

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1964-08-22

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1964-08-29

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1964-09-05

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1964-09-12

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1964-09-29

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1964-09-26

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1964-10-03

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1965-07-03

The Multychords, Catherine Breslin, The Marvels, Bob Wayne, Nick Morris

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1965-07-10

Ukranian Krylati Dancers, Clifford Parkes, Maria Somers, Maurice Littleford, Keith Harris

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1965-07-17

Dod Lann, Candy Jones, The Blackjacks, Winston Bowers, Jack McCarton and Vicky

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1965-07-24

The Headliners, Georgie Thompson, The Rosslyn Babes, The Duvals, Blue Lotus Jazzmen

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1965-08-07

Midgley and Hawkes, The Orlaffs, Brian Chamberlain, The Candy Dates, Constanzo Morena

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1965-08-14

Mike Hayden, Mandy, Vera and Joy, Allun Davies, The Stavely Works Band, James Woolen

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1965-08-21

The Ouse Beats, Margaret McMillen, Glyn Foulkes, Rose Murray-Batley and Barry Brown, Freddie Corless

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1965-08-28

The Foggy Mountain Ramblers, Hilary and Janice Cooper, Joey Holliday, The Almondbury Handbell Ringers, Coral Tye-Edmonds

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1965-09-04

Carrie Morley, Lester and Smart, Peter Kuczmaida and Janet Codman, Susan Franklin, The Unknowns

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1965-09-11

Benny Britten, Samantha Gordon, David Lewin, Myers Hutchinson, Juveniles

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1965-09-18

Pete Saunders, The Original Vikings, Johnny Pace, Deano and The Contrasts, John Blackley

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1965-09-25

The All Star Show

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1965-10-03

Freddy Rayner and Mark Strong, Bob Lyle, Harry Naylor, Edna Barcley, Frank Cowen

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1965-10-10

Eli Woods, The Casuals, James McWilliams, Faith Fielding, Arthur Jones

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1965-10-17

Pat Parnell, Ken Roy Trio, Graham Jolly, Ron Rio, Harry Pitch

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1965-10-24

Tommy Harper, The Kelly Sisters, Alice Baird, The Oxford Showband, Brutus and Patra

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1965-10-31

Maureen Myers, Howard and Will Shepherd, The Roberts Trio, Marguerite Steggel, The Blackpool Gamblers

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1965-11-07

Bobby Rich, The Glenlyn Troupe, Lou Grant, Jean Morton, The Kon-Tiki Three

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1965-11-14

Margot Wollina, Virginia Davies, Donald Kynman, T. Hariram, Grimethorpe Junior Colliery Band

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1965-11-21

Johnny Clayton, Ronnie Winters, Faith Fielding, Paula Paige, Ernest Costin

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 1965-11-27

The Bluebird Sisters, Kevin Ross, Vicky and The Kordettes, Ricca and Kay, The Barrie Brothers

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 1965-12-04

The Honeyhushers, Tommy Moss and Patricia Del-Mar, Lisolette Williams, Alan McBride, The Raymond Twins

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1965-12-11

Al Robbins, Joseph Skilbeck, Margaret Barr, Paula Rusina and Robert Arditti, Dean Ramon

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 1965-12-18

Eunice Tidball, John Taylor, Anne Hill, Frankie Burns, The Exiles

25. The Yuletide Winners Show

Air Date: 1965-12-25

Hughie Green, Nicky Allen, The ABC Television Showband

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1966-07-02

The Defenders with Deirdre, Joseph Heeney, All Paige, Susan Steele, The Dinnam Ensemble

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1966-07-09

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1966-07-16

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1966-07-23

Terry Day, The Crazy Tramps, Andre Kovak, Jackie Allan, The Queensway Girls

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1966-07-30

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1966-08-06

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1966-08-13

The Sylvans, Joe Kenyon, Audrey Graham, Johnny Stafford, Rhythm Keep-Fit Group

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1966-08-20

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1966-08-27

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1966-09-03

The 4 Statesmen, Ronnie Royd, The Komedy Scholars, Michael Powell, Judith Stanbridge

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1966-09-10

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1966-09-17

Wilf and Ted Cousins, Associated Arts Dancers, Eric Devereaux, Margaret Williams, Grenville Thisby

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1966-09-24

All Winners Show

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1966-10-01

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1966-10-08

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1966-10-15

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1966-10-22

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1966-10-29

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1966-11-05

Ruth Saxon, Brenda Guidon and Barnard Hynes, The Darrell Sisters, The Fylde Coast Jazzmen, Sheree Starr

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1966-11-12

The ABC Television Showband, The Silverstone Set

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 1966-11-19

Tony Avon and Roger, Sharon Campbell, Jean Goulding, Vadell and Sue, Graham and Shack

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 1966-11-26

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1966-12-03

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 1966-12-10

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 1966-12-17

Freddie Starr and The Delmonts

26. Gala Opportunity Knocks!

Air Date: 1966-12-24

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1967-04-29

The In-Sect, Eddie Grant, Sheila Harris, Clive Dobbins, Walter Cornelius

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1967-05-06

Vicki and David, Jim Tattersall, Jimmy Jones, Diane Ward, Kenny Peter

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1967-05-13

Formula 4, Bob and Arthur, Tessa Wells, Terry Herbert, Roy Dell

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1967-05-20

Les Dawson, Kay and Kimberley, The Glenboi Singers, Yvonne Marsh, The Rose Fletcher Pipe Band

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1967-05-27

Peter Hartley, Army Drill Team, Mina Hall & Bill Dixon, Jean Evans, The Grumbleweeds

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1967-06-03

John Clarence, Leuder and Nicolas, Penny Harris, Janette Lister Dancers, Ken Wood

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1967-06-10

Brenda Marsh, The Harman Brothers, Elland Boys Brigade, Anchormen, Verona Chambers

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1967-06-17

Peter Ford, Peter Roya and Marion, Sheena Scott, Harry Dickman, Nazareth House Ceili Band

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1967-06-24

Tessa Wells, Billy Ainsworth, The Trenewydd Singers, Candi 'n' Cookies, Zaldua Brothers

10. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1967-07-01

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1967-07-08

Peter Knight, Anne Turner, Dyffryn Youth Choir, The Cobblers, Tony Vallance

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1967-07-15

Gregg Mayer & Dance Company, Linda Jordan, Dave & Len Evans, Steve Faye, The Riot Squad

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1967-07-22

The Bluegrass Ramblers, The Maytone Trio, Tony Sadar & Margie, The Boston Braves Steel Band, Jennifer Shaw

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1967-07-29

The ABC Television Showband, Geoffrey Bersey, Brenda Brooks, Paul Hennen, Life 'N' Soul

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1967-08-05

The ABC Television Showband, The Freelanders, Roy Marsden, Nellie Clark, Patrick Murray

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1967-08-12

The Selmas, The Pendlebury Legionaries Trad Jazz Band, Rosemary McGuire, Jimmy Brookes, Margaret Ayre

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1967-08-19

Ted Brennan, The Conrads, William Stevenson Duo, Kathy, Marion Davies

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1967-08-26

Ted Brennan, Alex McGill, Suzanne & Phil, Alan Brunt, Margaret Hallworth

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1967-09-02

Johnny Moxham, The Cornells, Linda Kendrick, Arthur Stevens, Teak and The Smokey

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1967-09-09

The ABC Television Showband, The Jimmy Crawford Four, Vivion and Collette, Ronnie McLeod, Haydock and Ashton Youth Band

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 1967-09-16

Eva May Wong, The Trom-Tones, David Oliver, Iain Evans, The Crackpots

22. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1967-09-23

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1967-09-30

With 3 Hits and A Miss, Joe Ruggles, Cathal McCann, Roger Davidson, Ukranian Krylati Dancers

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 1967-10-07

Peter O'Farrell, Jill Cann, The Mardell Brothers, Catherine Engledew, The Casino Showband

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 1967-10-14

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 1967-10-21

Robert Nield, Gillian Burns, The Small Four, The Little Brothers, Anita Doran and Duval

27. Episode 27

Air Date: 1967-10-28

Mildred Bracey, The Murrels, Ruth Llewellyn, Marion Davies, Ides of March

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 1967-11-04

Pauline Trevillion, Glen Landeg, Kay Rawlings, The Viva Dancers, The Strangers

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 1967-11-11

Geoffrey Barrie, The Quintones, Friday Brown, Vivienne and George, Frank Paulo and 'Micky'

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 1967-11-18

Hye and Lowe, Oriel Clair, Kay Kendrick, Peter Gray, Trafford Light Orchestra

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 1967-11-25

The Panama Jazz Band, Joe Cuddy, Alwyn Miller, Lynn Walton, Anthony Molyneux and Terence Hyde, James Barry

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 1967-12-02

The ABC Television Showband, The Fabulous Jackpots, Norman Bagge, Carole Sears, The Weavers Green

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 1967-12-09

Keith 'Kiwi' Caldwell, The Company of The New Theatre, Bromley, Ellis Jackson, The Dolly Set, The Bluetones

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 1967-12-16

3 Hits and A Miss, Gillian Burns, Glen Landeg, Stromboli and Silvia, Bob and Bruce Adams

35. Gala Opportunity Knocks!

Air Date: 1967-12-23

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1968-03-16

Sonny Kaye and The Reds, Paul Wynter, Susan Richards, Steve Bryan, Nicolina

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1968-03-23

Don Leslie, The Blue Jays, The Birds 'N' Bees, Anthony Molyneux, Terence Hyde

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1968-03-30

The Birds 'N' Bees, Jo's Girls, The Emerald Showband, Lynn Collins, James Farish

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1968-04-06

Johnny Hyams, The Chanter Sisters, Jim Barry, Clayton and Walker, City of Aberdeen Ladies Pipe Band

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1968-04-13

Dan Bailey, The Myadels, The Jean Pearce Dancers, Bobby Hayes, The Ken Barrie Four

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1968-04-20

The Ken Barrie Four, Billy Stuart, Tina, Fred and Audrey Atkins, The Sawyer Family

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1968-04-27

Alwyn Miller, Norman George and Suzanne, The Brass Tacks, Dave Swan, The Emin Zihni Turkish Group

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1968-05-04

Dave Swan, James Conaghan, The Mannings, Roger Layne, Mary Hopkin

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1968-05-11

Mary Hopkin, The Melbas, Linda Kaye, The Roberto Bernardi Quartet, Johnny Dryden

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1968-05-18

Mary Hopkin, Susan Richards, The Emerald Showband, Dan Bailey, Dave Swan

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1968-05-25

Arlene Corwin, Ieuan Thomas, Dinah Lee, The Saxons, Larry Prince

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1968-06-01

Ieuan Thomas, Renaldo The Rebounder, Kathleen Brennan, The Triplettes, Bobby Shack

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1968-06-08

Duke's Noblemen, Wendy and The Raconteurs, George Shervington, Al Roberts and Dorothy, The Birkenhead Amateur Operatic Society

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1968-06-15

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1968-06-22

The Birkenhead Amateur Operatic Society, Maurice and Eddie, The McAsgill Brothers, Brenda Marsh, Allun Davies

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1968-06-29

Los Novintos, The Kerr Irish Dancers, Wendy King, Anita West, The Horbury Victoria Prize Band

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1968-07-06

Wendy King, Johnny Harry, The Graysons, Shelagh Hunt, O'Hara's Playboys

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1968-07-13

The Graysons, Tom Crawford, Lisa and Bobby Glenn, The New State Jazz Band, Tom Forde

19. Goodbye to Didsbury

Air Date: 1968-07-27

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1968-08-21

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1968-08-28

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1968-09-04

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1968-09-11

Sian Morgan, Bill Edwards, Roy Rivers, Susan Pool and Rosalind Oakley, Claude Bottom and The Lion Tamers

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1968-09-18

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1968-09-25

The Oppor-Tunes, The ABC Television Showband, Bob Sharples, The Orange Blossom Sound, The Patrick Olsen Puppets

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1968-10-02

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1968-10-09

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1968-10-16

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1968-10-23

11. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1968-10-30

12. Gala Award Show

Air Date: 1968-11-06

1. Gala Opportunity Knocks!

Air Date: 1968-12-25

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1969-01-01

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1969-01-06

Pam Shaw, Johnny Tudor, Maureen Thompson, Strawberry Jam, Ernesto

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1969-01-13

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1969-01-20

The American Indian Hobbyists and The Sioux Indian Dancers, Philip Standen, Alister Jons, Linda Marshall, Sue Ellard

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1969-01-27

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1969-02-03

The Dee Jays, Helen Randall, William Cullum, Steve and Malcolm, Elmhurst Ballet School

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1969-02-10

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1969-02-17

Hughie Green, Maxie, Dick 'n' Twink, The Greenwoods, The Rootes Pipe Band, Eileen Petrie

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1969-02-24

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1969-03-03

Three-Speed Walking Stick, Jimmy and Duncan, Karan Simmons, The Llangewydd Ladies' Choir, Michael Snailham

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1969-03-10

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1969-03-17

14. All Winners Gala Show

Air Date: 1969-03-24

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1969-03-31

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1969-04-07

Alan and Vera Styler, Billy Hygate, Alexander Walker, The Howard Wilkinson Trio, The Duo Charles

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1969-04-14

Hughie Green, The X'Caliburs, Irene Stevens, Len Howe, The Royal Artillery Motorcycle Display Team

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1969-04-21

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1969-04-28

Hughie Green, Billy Fontayne, Luke Warm, Sandra Sinclair, John Eagle

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1969-05-05

Hughie Green, The Champagne Dancers

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 1969-05-12

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 1969-05-19

Hughie Green, The New Era Jazz Band, Mitch Mitchell, The Cotswold Folk, Jeff Cane

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1969-05-26

Hughie Green, Anna Valeska, Lee Clark, Jack Lindon, Gil Tod and The Tikis Showband and The Gems

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 1969-06-02

Hughie Green, Five To One

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 1969-06-09

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 1969-06-16

The Sterlings, Gillian Burns, Dee Eldridge, Linda Kendrick, Billy Fontayne

27. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1969-06-23

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1969-09-08

Raymond Morgan, The Norma Graves Formation Dancers, Thomas Barnshaw, Maxine Barrie, Leonard Blease

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1969-09-15

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Madge Lucas, The Little Ten, Lee Brooklyn, Phoenix City Smash Band

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1969-09-22

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1969-09-29

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1969-10-06

The Samurais, The Northumbrians, The Fairview School Choir, The Rennies, The Childs Piano Quartet

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1969-10-13

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1969-10-20

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1969-10-27

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1969-11-03

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Bruce and Peter Davis, Richard and Freddie, The Gordon School Bulgarian Folk Dance Group, Olilver

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1969-11-10

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Les Dawson, Dave Swann, Monica Rose, The Chicago Soup

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1969-11-17

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Pat Mooney, Karl Prinz, The Four Little Swans

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1969-11-24

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Gary Wayne Harmonica Combo, Christine Lounsbach

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1969-12-01

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The King's Troop of the Royal Horse Artillery, The Army School of Physical Training Display Tea

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1969-12-08

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Duelling Duo, Bruce Thompson, The Lawsons, Year One

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1969-12-15

16. All Winners Special

Air Date: 1969-12-22

17. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1969-12-29

18. Opportunity Knocks! International

Air Date: 1970-01-05

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1970-01-12

The Fluff, Mary Kent, The Maurelles, Paul Melba, Julian Jorg

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1970-01-19

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Nick Capaldi and Nicolette, Colleen Roberts

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 1970-01-26

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Joe Goodman, Bobbi Jean and The Scots Boys, The West Riding Central Area Junior Brass Band

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 1970-02-02

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Three Chymes, Henry Morris, Sugar and Spice and 'Mr Pepper'

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1970-02-09

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Black Abbots, Nick Nicholas

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 1970-02-16

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 1970-02-23

Kay Collins, Paul Ridgeway, Ian, Josh White, The Dover W.R.V.S. Darby and Joan Choir

26. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1970-03-02

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1970-06-15

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1970-06-22

The Black Abbots, Elizabeth Gale, The Gaytones, Meurig Davies, Benny Yorke

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1970-06-29

The Christine Lee Set, Desmond Brown, The Four Hardings, Carl Manning, Joy and Jennifer

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1970-07-06

Martin Harvey and the Munix, Gordon Traynor, The Musical Box, Eddie Flanagan, Lorelei Lee

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1970-07-13

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Jean Bennett, Yvonne Authers, The Reg Guest Trio, The Hornsey Operatic and Dramatic Society

6. Japan Week Celebration Edition

Air Date: 1970-07-20

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1970-07-27

Scott and Ascot, Fred Reeves, The Earl of Mustard, Hazel Day, Teresa and Runji

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1970-08-03

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Helen Turner, Mud, Bryan Dover, Wally and Jo Binch

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1970-08-10

Lesley King, Anna Desti, Billy Watson, The Stane Street Jazzmen, The Kathleen Howell Trio

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1970-08-17

The Dabrowa Singers, The D. J. Duo, Micky and Karin, Johnny Franks, Rosalind

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1970-08-24

Melek and Said with Hasan, Trevor Hickson, The Star-Lites, The Stag Party, Eric Fields

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1970-08-31

13. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1970-09-07

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1970-09-14

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1970-09-21

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Karen, Mike Parkin and Ann, Two's Company

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1970-09-28

Isobelle Bond, The Brymbo Male Voice Choir, Julie, Deborah and Lynn, Johnnie Carroll, The Gun Players

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1970-10-05

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Royal Marine Un-Armed Combat Display Team, The New Workd, Elaine Lesley, Dezi Arnold

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1970-10-12

Freddie Eldrett, Tony Grant, Linda Grant, The Steelers Family Foursome, The Huddersfield and District Gilbert and Sullivan Society

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1970-10-19

The Three Graces, Jill Bennett, The Pearce Brothers, The Pleasure Men, Frank Holder

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1970-10-26

Lorraine Cowley, The Duo Lopez, Jean Jones, Peters and Dell, The Roundabout

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 1970-11-02

Strutt and Knowles, The Ernie Tomasso Family, Lynda Clarke, Kenneth Ormston, The Ballet Montparnasse

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 1970-11-09

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1970-11-16

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Marie Peters and Michael Knights, Dick Burge, The Geoff Laycock Sound, May McKie and Kay Alexander

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 1970-11-23

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 1970-11-30

The Harlequinade Ballet, Phil 'Heavyweight' Marlow and The Big Charles Outfit, Heather Corbett, Brenda Scott and The Mike Alexander Trio, Sid Francis

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 1970-12-07

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1971-03-15

The Rickmansworth Players, Bonnie Langford, Alan Roper, Peggy Wright, Mike Hayden

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1971-03-22

Dawson Chance, Tyne Tees School of Karate Demonstration Team, Belmont Consort, Kenet and Jani, The Vocalaires

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1971-03-29

Tommy Smith, The Shirley Dunton Dancers, Andrew Dow, Alison Shaw, Rivers Invitation

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1971-04-05

Linda McMurray, The Rival Brothers, Little and Large, Peter Hopewell, Lorna Rogers and Michael Ho

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1971-04-12

Tony and Colin, Tina Townsley, Gweneth Fleetwood, The Jack Strops Quartet, Stuart Atkin's Orchestra

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1971-04-19

Shag Connor's Carrot Crunchers, Christine & Janet Gott, Bob Martell, Bhangra Dance Group, Ken Shaw

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1971-04-26

The Keddellos, Paddy Cassidy, Tamarpand Paul, The Brian Morris Singers, Kayjay Dancers

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1971-05-03

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Victoria Street Girls Pipe Band, Robert Ormerod, The New City Sound, Dave Arnold

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1971-05-10

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1971-05-17

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1971-05-24

The Dee-Lights, Len Austin, Caroline MacBean, Lorenzo Dale, Johnny More

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1971-05-31

The Antonys, Leah Bell, Thynglchyme, Jimmy Hampson, Gloria Sheaves Dance Troupe

13. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1971-06-07

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1971-06-14

Duo Arbalists, Kingston Operatic Society, Bill Moores, David Williams, Janet Rees

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1971-06-21

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1971-06-28

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1971-07-05

Jock Samson, Andree Leroy Dancers, Stuart Gillies, Gloria Speed, The James Boys

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1971-07-12

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1971-07-19

Simplicity, Shirley Day, Britton's School Band, Los Incas, Robert Grigor

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1971-07-26

The Frank Flynn Trio, Jean Thorley Davies, Les Dennis, The Sheila Tozer Dancers, The Loon Street Gas Band

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 1971-08-02

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Stephanie Ryton

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 1971-08-09

Richard Giles, The Kaystones, Sally Kelly, Roy Howley, The Melody Girls Choir

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1971-08-16

Michel Henry and Carol-Anne, Susan Black, The New Sounds Crusaders Steel Band, Kim Sutherland, Brian Chalker's New Frontier

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 1971-08-23

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 1971-08-30

Jimmy Shand Junior, Mo Simons, Loretta, Newgate Village, Jenny Marvin

26. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1971-09-06

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1971-11-08

The New Sounds Crusaders Steel Band, Neil Reid, Linda Bernard and Raymond Wilson, Brian Chamberlain, Celia Rowley

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1971-11-15

Marilyn Jeacle and The Ken Wayne Dancers, Grump and Gary, Lena Brent, Alice Gamble, The Blue Harmony Boys

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1971-11-22

The Aberystwyth Male Choir, The Torbay Tigerettes, Pamela Paterson, Bal Moane, The Mission Belles

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1971-11-29

Billie-Ann and Jeremy Cole, Triangle Plus One, Jose Roland, Maude Blake, The Travellers

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1971-12-06

Pedro El Doto, Eileen Brennan, Jack Diamond, Julie Rees, The Dave Lee Sound

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1971-12-13

John Drury and Gwen Taylor, The Jean Peterson Trio, Clifton Revue, Dino Pardi, The Beresford Junior Brass Band

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1972-01-03

Bobby Kimber, Haggarty, Malcolm Messiter, The Nancy Brown Irish Dancers, Linda Leyton and The Statesmen

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1972-01-10

Danger Incorporated, Brian Rossi, Lynda Myers, Bobby Kaye, The St. Catherine Singers

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1972-01-17

The Brownsville Jug Band, Eileen Gregson, Nat Miller and Les Dean, Josie Hinchley, The John Miles Set

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1972-01-24

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1972-01-31

Dave Newman, Blind Alley, Charlotte James, The Two of Us, The Southend Amateur Operatic Society

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1972-02-07

Wyn Foxwel, The Jeannine Greville Dancers, David Perrin, Johnny 'Legs' Burton, The Anita Allen Show

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1972-02-14

Dawn McRobbie, Tender Plenty, Tony Addams, Ian Hanson, The Blackpool Jazz Band

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1972-02-21

Ference Nyari and Jeno Kurucz, The Folks, Josh White, Judy Jones, The New Pennies

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1972-02-28

Eleanor Pink, Steven Smith and Father, Stoneyend, The Hope Sisters, David Lait

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1972-03-06

The Mavis Whiting Junior Accordion Band, John Padbury, Shan, The Nobodies, Serena Milnes

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1972-03-13

Sheila Bromberg, Los Del Campo, Arnold Massin, The Emotion, Robin Donald

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1972-03-20

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Bruce and Babs, Batty Sacree

19. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1972-03-27

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1972-04-10

Charlie Scott, Eric James, Germaine Johnson, The Muskrats, The Vegas Girls

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 1972-04-17

Yiannis Grapsas, The Blackpool Operatic Players, Jan Douglas, Cannon and Ball, The Teign Valley Stompers

22. Gala Show

Air Date: 1972-05-01

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1972-08-07

The Earnshaw Aqua Show, Steven Smith and Father, Moby Richards, The McLaughlin Dancers, Ruby and Pat Pattinson

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1972-08-14

The Heavenly Hopes, Manuel Carillo, The Barcias, Betty Sacree, Jimmy Ryder

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1972-08-21

Stuart, Steven and Silver Mist, Kathleen Hooson, Sandra Hale, Pagan Chorus, In Accord

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1972-08-28

Alan Ogden, Kathy Martin, Anne Asinas, Patricia Bousted, The Ferrons

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1972-09-04

The Southampton All-Stars, Tricia, Alan Shell, Phil Clarke Jnr, Loreen Taylor

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1972-09-11

The Olivettes, The Plast Ukrainian Girls' Choir, Socrates, King and Earl, The Blue Magnolia Orchestra

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1972-09-18

Bobby Crush, Louisa Bearman, The Harrisons, 1812, Rushwood

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1972-09-25

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The 176 (Hove) Squadron Air Training Corps Band, Eddie Mostyn, Anna Bernardin and Philip Gelling, Sweet Chariot

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1972-10-02

Estelle, Paul Fox and Anne, The Red River Trio, James Gregory, The Phoenix Operatic Society

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1972-10-09

The Anthony Gell School Band, The Reivers, Beryl Calvert, Jane Baxter and Ann Lister, Kiri Adams

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1972-10-16

William Ball, The Emotion, Max Boyce, Annette Martell, The Offerton Extension Youth Theatre Group

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1972-10-23

Justin and Wylde, Red Pepper, Maxton Beasley, Christine Paterson, Mandy Karina

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1972-11-06

Danse Des Mirlitons, Frankie Stevens, Christine Broad, Sam and Samantha, The Don Bosco Youth Orchestra

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1972-11-13

With The Stevenage Mail Voice Choir, The Damzelles, Frankie Towers, Wanda Arletty, The Clem Vickery Vellum Stompers

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1972-11-20

The Playboard Puppets, Bunny Neal, Lee Avril, Kathy Harrop, Candlewick Green

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1972-11-27

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1972-12-04

Anna McGoldrick, Monica Rose, Dave Swann, Ronnie Collis, Phil Clarke Jnr

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1972-12-11

Joan Frances, Betty Cornell, Hedley Kay, Mor Bee and The Caribbean Syncopaters, Half A Pound of Bananas

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1972-12-18

Leonard Taylor, In 3 Minds, David Cumming, Veronica Langton, Jim Langton

20. Christmas Special

Air Date: 1972-12-25

21. Variety Club Award Show

Air Date: 1973-01-01

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 1973-01-15

Johnny Silvo and Dave Moses, Bruce Allan, The Mini Maestros, Sandra Christy, Caroline Baker

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1973-01-22

The Pride of the Bike, James Murray, Sue Kelly, Paper Lace, Margaret Hughes

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 1973-01-29

Just Good Friends, The Roy Pellett Jazzband, Sharon Whitbread and Fred, Ralph Denby, The Battle of the Knights

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 1973-02-05

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Kings Showband, Marlene Rae, Hayes and Benny, Vincent Zara

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 1973-02-12

Carol Christmas, The Pedro Harris Mission Hall Band, Ali Baba, Peters and Lee, Djik

27. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1973-02-19

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 1973-02-26

SKribble, Betsey Jefferson and The Ridgerunners, Ken Herbert, Carol Bloxsome, The Handley Family

29. Songwriters Special

Air Date: 1973-03-05

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 1973-03-12

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, John Callaghan, Xanadu, Mel Harvey, Gillian Price and Peter Kenyon

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 1973-03-19

Andrew Wilson, The Martell Brothers, Julie Rayne, The Tanwood Girls, Vivienne Charteris

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 1973-03-26

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Thomas Roughsedge

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 1973-04-02

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 1973-04-09

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Patricia Fisher, Sweet and Lovely, Alan Taylor, The Edelweiss Trio

35. Episode 35

Air Date: 1973-04-16

Margaret Shead, Great Expectations, Clare Evelyn, Brian Stevens, The Skating Alvarados

36. Scriptwriters' Chance Show

Air Date: 1973-04-23

37. Episode 37

Air Date: 1973-04-30

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Clare Evelyn

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1973-08-06

Alan Hibbert International Stunt Show, Clare Evelyn, The Light Fantastic, Lisa Shane, Alex Green and The Jack Sinclair Trio

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1973-08-13

Jackie Hamilton, The Improviros, Rosita and Charmaine, Michael Dobson, Suzi

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1973-08-20

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Samura Khan, Chris and Eileen O'Connor, Miriam Nathaniel, The Sid Gatley Band

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1973-08-27

Odyssey, The Montgomery Modern (Teenage) Dancers, The Nutcrackers, The Garndiffaith Gleemen, Jill Fletcher

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1973-09-03

The Silver Trumpets, Chris Summers, Clear White Light, David Jennings, The Chimes

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1973-09-10

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Billy Diamond and Susie, Pauline Ebdon, Dave and Amos, Claude Powell

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1973-09-17

Amity, The David Small Duo, Christie 'G', Ward Allen, The Mint

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1973-09-24

Anna Maria and David Holmes, Fraser Spiers and John Campbell, Patricia Hunt, Young Eddie, The Doyley Brothers and Group

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1973-10-01

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Marsandys, Millican and Nesbitt, Lavina Smith, The West Riding County Fire Service Brass Band

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1973-10-08

Ray and Shirley and The King Sound, The Barton Brothers, The Primrose Hill Gymnasts, Ann Murray and Clive Harre, Stefanie

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1973-10-15

12. Winners Show

Air Date: 1973-10-22

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1973-10-29

Dizzie, Danielle and Daphne, Pink Elephant, Linda and Margo, Tommy Tucker Kelly, Wilson Holliday

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1973-11-05

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Andy Andrews, The Tartan Lads, Jacqui, Tim and Wendy, Richard and Lara Jarmain

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1973-11-12

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Nathaniel, Julie Carroll, Eddie Angel, Los Tres Hermanos

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1973-11-19

The Ann Barker Dancers, Lois Malcolm, Carol Simm, Bayley, The Bennett Shawcross Duo

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1973-11-26

Roy Earl, Brooks Aehron, Canticle, Angela Calder, The John Carpenter Brass Quintet

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1973-12-03

Ward Jensen and Spaghetti Junction, The Kerr Irish Dancers, The Honeybirds, Ivor Owen, Dermot McConville and Geoff

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1973-12-10

Austin Kent, John Travis and Heather McCubbin, The Rainbow Country Sounds, Harold Gumm, Kathy Ford

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1973-12-17

21. Christmas Variety Award Show

Air Date: 1973-12-24

22. Concorde Special

Air Date: 1973-12-31

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1974-01-07

Friends In Harmony, Brian Aherne, The Frank and Peggy Spencer Formation Dancers, Johnny Douglas, Lena Zavaroni

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 1974-01-14

Gladys Bennett, Jacqui Edwards, The Nicky Papas Duo, The Mike Price Set, Keith Manifold

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 1974-01-21

Cherish, Ella Wilson's Gang, Eric Charnley, Johnny Lancaster, A Taste of Olde England

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 1974-01-28

Airborne, Al T. Kossy, Brian Stanborough, The Duo Maurisa, Jo-Anne Gale

27. Hughie Green Birthday Special

Air Date: 1974-02-04

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 1974-02-11

Bryan Taylor, The Mannings, Bill Edwards, Trivan, Maria Mawdsley and Elizabeth Hutchinson

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 1974-02-18

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 1974-02-25

Salvo, Gail Vaughan, Colin Denis, The Rosetti Woodwind Quintet, Andrea Durrant and Graham Bart

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 1974-03-04

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Double Diamonds, Julie Byrne and Nashville Cat, Jon and Janette, Celia Rosenwald

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 1974-03-11

The Hurling Dancers, Mel Baron, Erasmus Chorum, Brenda and Ian Longman, Guillermo

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 1974-03-18

Wayne Check Allan, Carousel, The National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Anne Allan, Trudi Cavanagh

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 1974-03-25

Charles Renwick, The Vintage Syncopators, Joe Cuddy, Cumulus, Merlina

35. Episode 35

Air Date: 1974-04-01

The Chester Girls, Tony Venner, The Hans Christian Oom-Pah Band Show, Keli Brown, Mel Baron

36. Episode 36

Air Date: 1974-04-08

Gentle and Giant, Witticombe Fair, The Barber Shop Four, Barrie Anderson, Ann Macdonald

37. Episode 37

Air Date: 1974-04-15

The S. I. Men's Choir, The Anderson Sisters, The Eagle Jazz Band, Alex Cochrane, Adam and Eve

38. Songwriters Show

Air Date: 1974-04-22

39. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1974-04-29

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1974-08-05

The Anderson Sisters, Freddie Corless, Suzanne Harris, The Chuck Fowler Trio, Our Ladies Operatic Group

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1974-08-12

Barbara Thompson, The Ostap Buriak Dancers, Shaun Connor, Rosemary Noble, Black Onyx

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1974-08-19

Ken and Steve, Salt and Pepper, Barbara Mathews, Alan Bailey, Kristen Casper

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1974-08-26

George Burl, Helen Foster, Steve Collins, Celine and Donncha, Natural High

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1974-09-02

Ann Hennessy, Brian Coshall, Paul Lynch and Kata, Tighe Francis, Triad

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1974-09-09

Helen Todd, Heritage, Bill and Helen Manton, Pam Lee, Domingo and Emilio

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1974-09-16

Catherine Howells, The Diment Sisters, Bill Nixon, Charles Edwards, Vic Lezal's Professionals

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1974-09-23

Leno, Tom O'Connor, Frankie McBride, Les Damoiselles, Bish Banjo Boys

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1974-09-30

Keith Rogers, Heather Bellini, Sandra Gardner, Jimmy Graham, Harmony Village

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1974-10-07

Jim and Ady, The Tickhill Dancers, Lawrence Ainsley, Ruth Porter, Heads Together

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1974-10-14

Kevin O'Hare, Linda Bryan, Tony and Keith West, Lee Marsh, The Mumbles Concert Band

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1974-10-21

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1974-10-28

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1974-11-04

Silkane and Jennie, Brian McCann, The Spencer Senior Six, Spencer K. Gibbins, Tony Parr's Thames Valley Jazz Band

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1974-11-11

Hercules, Cool Breeze, Bernie Clifton, Students from the Royal Ballet School, Joan Gilbert

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1974-11-18

The Port Isaac Singers, Belinda Peach and Joanne Whalley, Sugarland Express, Lance Wynsor, The Byron Duo

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1974-11-25

The Two Karlis, The Waikiki Islanders, Remember, Pete West, Malcolm James McVicar

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1974-12-02

The Kevals, Patsy Allan, Norman Norman, La Valse, Mountain Child

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1974-12-09

The Beaux 'n Belles, The Cooper Twins, Graham Maclean, Touch of Velvet, Bruce and Vivienne

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1974-12-16

The Gospel Ayres, The Lovelies and Paul, Lesley Davis, Baker and Price, The Geoff White Jazz Five

21. Songwriters Show

Air Date: 1974-12-23

22. Variety Club Award Show

Air Date: 1974-12-30

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1975-01-06

The Big Dee Band, Mandy Ann, Alex Laredo and Judy, Victor Seaforth, Rivendell

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 1975-01-13

Linday Leslie, Angie and Shandy, David André, The Neal Toppers, Ray Starr

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 1975-01-20

Kim Clark and Gordon Roy, Remember This, Two Voices, Brian Elliot, Wayne King

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 1975-01-27

The Clive Allen Sound, Sue Fisher, Barry Britten, Jimmy Quigly, The Devon Trio

27. Episode 27

Air Date: 1975-02-03

Rona Clarke, Trevor Culpan, Johnny Grant, Inner Sleeve, The Abraham Darby School Choir

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 1975-02-10

Stacey Wylde, Reginald Nuttal, Frank Jennings and Syndicate, Victor Burnett and June, The Shu Shan Players

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 1975-02-17

The Fitzmaurice Duo, Malcolm James McVicar, Bobby Bragg, Tammy Jones, Glittarock

30. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1975-02-24

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 1975-03-03

Tony Brutus, Stephan Deak, Chris Corbally, Michael and Laurie, Pipedream

32. Continental Edition

Air Date: 1975-03-10

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 1975-03-17

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Chips, Micky Finn, Terry Turner, Sam's Set

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 1975-03-24

John Tranter, Fragile, Vivienne Colgan, John Copperfield, The Lee Brennan Band

35. Episode 35

Air Date: 1975-03-31

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Johnny Quantrell and The Confederates, Alyson and Alyx, Pat Tansey, Gilberto Ruggiero

36. Episode 36

Air Date: 1975-04-07

The Singing Waiters, Chester Shadrack, The Ebony Steel Band, Shan Dallas, The Las Vegas Showband

37. Episode 37

Air Date: 1975-04-14

Amelia Young, Anna and Marcus with John Kershaw, Belling and Lea, Jeanette Desbois, The Druids

38. Episode 38

Air Date: 1975-04-21

Ezeke, Los Delcampo, Larry Jones, Peter and Val, The Warrington Youth Band

39. Episode 39

Air Date: 1975-04-28

All Winners Show

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1975-09-29

The Warrington Youth Band, The Rouchelles, Dave Prince, Love Together, Robert Eaton

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1975-10-06

Del-Mere and Rosa, Guy Steel, Roger Morey, The Betty Fox Dancers, Scotch Mist

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1975-10-13

Hilary Green, The Kennedy Brothers, John Burke, Champagne, The Mini-Tones

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1975-10-20

Fred's Concrete Company, The Hilltops, Harry Scott, Jackie McGhee, The Corcrain Flute Ensemble

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1975-10-27

Graham Desmond, Harmony Revival, Alan J. Bartley, Shay Rice, Kathy and Gary

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1975-11-03

Horace M. Smith, Louise Kelly, Johnny Casson, The Ukrainian Youth Association Dancers, The Jarvis Brothers

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1975-11-10

The Jackie Palmer Palmerettes, First Impression, Penny Scott and Kevin Chapman, Glenn Weston, Christian

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1975-11-17

Paul and Suzy Brown, Mike Donohoe, Les Filles De Paris, Blue, Hilda and Victor Zavaroni

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1975-11-24

Grass Routes, Barbara May, The Beejays, Pam Ayres, Pendulum

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1975-12-01

The Distant Cousins, Ken Rose, Carlo Santanna, Tony Monopoly, The Little Swans

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1975-12-08

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1975-12-15

The Donaghadee Primary School Choir, Michele Summers, The Kobaks Family, Wells Fargo, Three Leaves

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1976-01-05

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1976-01-12

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Fiesta Flamenca, Keith O'Keefe, Lyn Lawrence, The Syncopaters Steel Band

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1976-01-19

Coldwater Morning, Patricia Causton, Gavin Prime, Douglas Wyllie, Keith Baden-Powell

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1976-01-26

Jonah Moore, The Greenwoods, Peter Landucci, Anita Rigby, Charley Boy

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1976-02-02

Sunshine, Marie O'Connor, The Boys of Holmwood House School, Christopher Luby, Benji

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1976-02-09

Brian Chaplin, Copper Beech, The Joneses, Ray Smith, Ellen Taylor

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1976-02-16

Mahogany, Niall Murray, Sammy Thomas, Karen Webb, The Loughborough Junior Band

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1976-02-23

Peters and Lee, Bobby Crush, Tony Holland, Clara Evelyn, Frank Carson

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 1976-03-01

Sunshine, Al Nicholls, The Wedgwoods, Peter Gunn, Stoney Broke

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 1976-03-08

Alan Bray, Sunny Sound, The Mosaics, Tony Field, Paul Rhodes

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1976-03-15

60 Fingers In Harmony, Frankie Farrell, David Carey, Ola and Barbro, The Roberts Brothers

24. All Winners Show

Air Date: 1976-03-22

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1976-10-04

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Alyosha and Igor, Jasper Britton, Spike Rawlings, Jean Wall

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1976-10-11

Karin Bosoni, Spooky, Bobby Wayne, Edith Chorley, The Cotton Mill Boys

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1976-10-18

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Dot, Marty Williams, Elliot, Conspiracy

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1976-10-25

Blake Butler, The 2Bs, The Weltons, Alison Sneddon, Saxophone Jones

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1976-11-01

David and Laura, The Glen Jackson Dancers, The Manning Brothers, Izzie Rich, Shiner

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1976-11-15

Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Grace Kennedy

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1976-11-22

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Juniper Green, Sargeet, Homer Noodleman, Colin Stevens

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1976-11-29

Stage Three, Billy Roberts, Spider Jive, Katie Budd, Punch

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1976-12-06

The Redwing Country Band, The Reading Barbershop Harmony Club, Suzanne Kelly, Robert Berry, Rod McKenzie

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1976-12-13

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1976-12-20

12. Songwriters Show

Air Date: 1976-12-27

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1977-01-10

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Berni Flint, Jimmy Cummins, The Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra, McMurray and George

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1977-01-17

Alan Driver, Jean Douglas, Stan Boardman, Charade, Kaleidoscope

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 1977-01-24

Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Manning Brothers, The Bernards, The Merseybirds, David and Bernadette

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1977-01-31

Adrian Walsh, The Eddie Thompson Trio, Bobby Collins, Lesley, Helen McBennett

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1977-02-07

The Sheila Marie Dancers, Cedric Jemmet, Keith Knight, Reg Daponte, The Dun Eimar Singers

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1977-02-14

Shan and The Clowns, Sonny Jones, Kris Keyes, Roy Chappell, Patents Pending

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1977-02-21

Chuck Layburn, Arthur Scott Robertson, Mariko, Shadowstring Theatre, Microwave

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1977-02-28

Jingles, Don Wickens, The Barbershop Harmony Club, Frank Forde, The Stuart Highland Dancers

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 1977-03-07

Laszlo, Stumpy, Elaine Carole, Jim Beavis, Ray la Bord

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 1977-03-14

Nightair, The Krystals, Gwyneth and Vincent, Clive Webb, Hotfoot Gale

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1977-03-21

Contrast, Aliki, Tony Dowling, Bernie and Chas, John Bartlett and Yvonne Langkamer

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 1977-03-28

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 1977-04-04

Lips, Katie Budd, Grace Kennedy, Stuart Gillies, The Brothers

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1977-09-19

Berni Flint, The Ardmore Set Dancers, Mel Douglas and Wild Affair, Bernie Searle, Kymm

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1977-09-26

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1977-10-03

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1977-10-10

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1977-10-17

Vernon, Nesbeth and Sonnet, The Dragons, Neil Martin, Michael Rowlatt, Fanny and Adams

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1977-10-24

The Bacardies, The Vincent Raff Duo, Angelina Ricci, Jenny Jay, The London Transport Players

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1977-10-31

The Forbes Brothers, The Trampies, Louise King, Susan Childs, The Little People

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1977-11-07

Patchwork, Lesley Bond, Chester and Gordon, Brenda Apps, The City of Sheffield Youth Stage Band

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1977-11-14

White Heat, Roger Burns, Rikki Ardson, Patrick McCool and Jim Kelly, Babe Rainbow

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1977-11-21

Rajinder Singh Suthar, The Janeczek Sisters, Allen Merrell, Rose Michelle, Berlin

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1977-11-28

Jo Sinclair, The Dudley Peters Duo, Johnny Mack, Michele Breeze, The Danny Fontana Show

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1977-12-05

Steve Holloway, Paula Craig and Alan, Mistress, Tony Rowley, Miguel de Santiano

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1977-12-12

Deep End, Debra Leigh, Johnny Mans, Mark Ede and Michelle, Kenny Lewis

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 1977-12-19

Malcolm Morris, Nanette Welmans, The Pattison Quartet, Mickie Driver, The Mallinder Family

15. Songwriters Show

Air Date: 1977-12-26

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 1978-01-09

Mark Ryan, Joy Ellis and Caroline Wood, Carol Lyndell, Ben Piper, Rockytops

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 1978-01-16

Tom Laverty, Pebbles, Charlie Daze, Caroline Dennis, Colin Howcroft

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 1978-01-23

Main Avenue Jazz Band, Sue Turner's Dolly Set, Russ Stevens, Jackie Marks, Helen Jane

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 1978-01-30

Gerry Shaw, Bob Lambert, Tammy St John and The Trends, The Mahers, Vashti

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 1978-02-06

Jackie Podoski, Len Norton, Kingston Marionettes, State Affair, The Zaporczhan Cossacks

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 1978-02-13

Beverley Barlow, The Harlems, Kris 'n' Kelly, Tony Evans, Steve Lewis

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 1978-02-20

The Medway Dancers, Mavis Aldred, Doug Alker, Dave Lawrence, The Terry Seymour Band

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 1978-02-27

The Square Pegs, Meli Sande, Tivvy, Mike Williams, Tanguillo

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1987-03-21

Bob Monkhouse From Belfast to London, Glasgow to Plymouth and Newcastle to Cardiff, the production team have travelled thousands of miles, auditioning more than 6,500 artists in their search for the stars of tomorrow. The next 13 weeks see the culmination of that mammoth and exciting challenge, in the only television talent show which is open to all. Tonight Opportunity Knocks for: Act 1: Four Wheel Drive, Act 2: Frankie Allen, Act 3: Zeitia Massiah Act 4: Kerry Wilson, Act 5: Kyriacos Kikis, Act 6: The Gravy Brothers

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1987-03-28

The search for the stars of tomorrow continues. Tonight Opportunity Knocks for six artists drawn from the thousands who were auditioned throughout the British Isles.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1987-04-04

The studio audience will vote for one of the six acts on tonight's show, but will you agree with their decision ?

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1987-04-11

You are the star-maker. Don't miss the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the act which impresses you most.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1987-04-18

You're the star-maker, so take the opportunity of casting your telephone vote for the act which impressed you most. The lines are open from immediately after the show until midnight.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1987-04-25

Watch tonight's six talented acts, all new to television - then take the opportunity to cast your all-important vote.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1987-05-02

Six acts new to network television - who impressed you the most ? Seize the opportunity to cast your telephone vote.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1987-05-16

Six acts new to network television. You're the star-maker - do take the opportunity of registering your telephone vote for the act that impressed you most.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1987-05-23

Tonight there are six more acts new to network television. Take the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most - and be a star-maker.

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1987-05-30

Here's another chance to be a star-maker. All six acts on tonight's show have never been seen on network television - so do vote for the one that impressed you most.

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1987-06-06

Here's your weekly opportunity to help the stars of tomorrow. Judge the six acts on tonight's show - then cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most.

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1987-06-13

Here's your chance to be a star-maker! Decide which of the six acts impressed you most, then, by dialing the appropriate telephone number, cast your vote.

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 1987-06-20

Live from one of the world's greatest variety theatres, the London Palladium. At last the stage is set for the gala final of television's top talent show. It's the highlight of a year of nationwide auditions and a series of top-rated programmes. Tonight the winners from previous shows, plus the highest-scoring runners-up, perform their show-stopping acts. Then you can seize the opportunity of taking part in this national television event by casting your vote. You are the star-maker!

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1988-03-05

From Belfast to London, from Aberdeen to Exeter and from Newport to Newcastle, the production team have travelled the length and breadth of the country auditioning thousands of artists in the search for the stars of tomorrow. The next 13 weeks see the culmination of that exciting and enormous challenge in the only television talent showcase which is open to all. Tonight Opportunity Knocks for: Act 1 Air Theatre, Act 2 Boothby Graffoe, Act 3 Wendy Kane, Act 4 Darren Day, Act 5 Mystina, Act 6 Fingers and Thumbs

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1988-03-12

Who won last week's show ? Will you agree with this week's audience decision? Tonight it's your opportunity to be a star-maker, by casting your all-important telephone vote for the act which impresses you most - on the only television talent show which is truly open to all. The numbers to call are listed below - vote for the stars of tomorrow - tonight!

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1988-03-19

There are six more new acts to choose from this week. Seize the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the performance which impressed you most. The numbers to call are listed below. You decide who will be the stars of tomorrow - you are the star-maker.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1988-03-26

Bob presents another showcase of six talented acts, all new to network television, plus the winner from last week's show, chosen from your all-important telephone votes. Spot the stars of tomorrow, tonight. Your Opportunity Knocks once more.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1988-04-02

This is your chance to see the stars of tomorrow tonight, when Bob introduces six more talented acts, all new to network TV, plus your chosen winner from last week's show. Do take the opportunity of casting your all-important telephone vote for the act which impresses you most. Remember, you are the star-maker!

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1988-04-09

Tonight, Bob introduces six more acts, all new to network TV, plus your chosen winner from last week's show. Do take the opportunity of casting your all-important telephone vote for the performance which impresses you. Remember, you are the star-maker!

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1988-04-16

Here's your weekly opportunity to help make the stars of tomorrow. Judge the seven acts on tonight's show - then cast your all-important telephone vote for the one which impresses you most.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1988-04-23

Here's your weekly opportunity to help make the stars of tomorrow. Judge the seven acts on tonight's show - then cast your vote for the one which impressed you most.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1988-05-07

Bob introduces six more talented acts, new to network television, plus the winner from last week's show. You can see the stars of tomorrow tonight, on the only TV talent show which is open to all!

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1988-05-14

See six more new-to-network TV acts and discover the winner from last week's show.

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1988-05-21

Starring Bob Monkhouse who introduces six more new-to-network TV acts, and reveals the winner from last week's show. Remember, you are the starmaker! Jane Harrison - opera singer, Joe Camay - comedian, Amanda - pop singer, Derek Homer - 13 year old classical pianist, Alan McKenzie - 15 year old singer, Les Rodgers - magician

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1988-05-28

It's your opportunity to vote for the stars of tomorrow tonight! Bob introduces six more new-to-network TV acts, and reveals the winner from last week's show. Remember, you are the starmaker!

13. Final

Air Date: 1988-06-04

The Final starring Bob Monkhouse. At last the stage is set for the grand final of television's top talent show. It's the climax of a year of nationwide auditions and a series of top-rated programmes. Tonight's all-winners final presents performances from the winners of previous shows together with some of your favourites from throughout the series. Take part in this national television event by casting your telephone vote!

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1989-03-04

From Belfast to London, from Glasgow to Exeter and from Newport to Newcastle, the production team have travelled the length and breadth of the country auditioning thousands of artists in the search for the stars of tomorrow. Tonight opportunity knocks for: Act 1: Morgan Lee James, Act 2: Reading Mormon Choir, Act 3: Sid Scouse, Act 4: Zoe Tyler, Act 5: lone Brown, Act 6: De-Comisar

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1989-03-11

Who won last week's show ? Will you agree with this week's audience decision ? Tonight it's your opportunity to be a star-maker by casting your all-important telephone vote for the act which impresses you most. The numbers to call are listed below - vote for the stars of tomorrow... tonight!

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1989-03-18

There are five more acts new to network TV to choose from this week. Seize the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the performance which impresses you most. The numbers to call are listed below.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1989-03-25

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1989-04-01

Bob Monkhouse introduces five more new-to-network TV acts and reveals the winner from last week's show. Remember, you are the starmaker!

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1989-04-08

Starring Bob Monkhouse who introduces five more acts and reveals the winner from last week's show. This is your opportunity to help make the stars of tomorrow. Judge the six acts on tonight's show - then cast your telephone vote for the one which impressed you most.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1989-04-15

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1989-04-22

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1989-04-29

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1989-05-13

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1989-05-20

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1989-05-27

13. Final

Air Date: 1989-06-03

At last, the stage is set for the grand final of television's top talent show. Tonight's live programme presents performances from the winners of previous shows, together with some of your favourites from throughout the series. Seize the opportunity to take part in this national television event by casting your telephone vote. You are the starmaker!

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1990-03-31

Tonight for the first time the show is hosted by one of the greatest stars ever produced by it. Guest artist: Brenda Cochrane , winner of Opportunity Knocks 1989.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1990-04-07

Will you agree with this week's audience decision ? Tonight it's your opportunity to be a star-maker by casting your all-important telephone vote for the act which impresses you most. Guest artist: Comisar.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1990-04-14

Guest artist: Melanie Jay. Mark Rattray - singer, Chris 'Nipper' Thomas - comedian, Tammy Coleman - singer, Adonis - dance trio, Clinton Jaimes - singer, Terry Devon - impressionist, Andrew Dunscombe - pianist

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1990-04-21

It's your opportunity to vote for the stars of tomorrow - tonight! Dawson introduces six more acts new to network television and reveals the winner from last week's show. Guest artist: Gary St John. The contestants on this episode are: Three's Company - singing and dancing trio, Jimmy Bright - comedian, Crossfire - rock band, Romy - singer, Antonio Zambardi - magician (the music he performs to is the theme from the television show Juliet Bravo), Lucinda - harpist

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1990-04-28

Judge the seven acts on tonight's show, then cast your telephone vote for the one which impressed you most.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1990-05-12

Judge the acts on tonight's show, then cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most. Guest artist: Daniel Kirsch.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1990-05-19

Judge the seven acts on tonight's show then cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most. Guest artist: Matt Mudd.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1990-05-26

Guest artist: Helouise.

9. Final

Air Date: 1990-06-02

The stage is set for the final of television's top talent show. Host Les Dawson presents tonight's live programme, with performances from the winners of previous shows as well as some of your favourites from throughout the series. Seize your opportunity and take part in this national television event by casting your telephone vote.

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Release Date

1956-06-13

Episodes

507 (22 seasons)

Status

Ended

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Production Companies

Rediffusion

ABC Weekend Television

Thames Television

Thames Television