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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.
1956
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1965
The Multychords, Catherine Breslin, The Marvels, Bob Wayne, Nick Morris
1966
The Defenders with Deirdre, Joseph Heeney, All Paige, Susan Steele, The Dinnam Ensemble
1967
The In-Sect, Eddie Grant, Sheila Harris, Clive Dobbins, Walter Cornelius
1964
May Martin, Malcolm Watson, Mr and Mrs Hubert Bell, The Clearways, Christine Hill
Ukranian Krylati Dancers, Clifford Parkes, Maria Somers, Maurice Littleford, Keith Harris
Dod Lann, Candy Jones, The Blackjacks, Winston Bowers, Jack McCarton and Vicky
The Headliners, Georgie Thompson, The Rosslyn Babes, The Duvals, Blue Lotus Jazzmen
Midgley and Hawkes, The Orlaffs, Brian Chamberlain, The Candy Dates, Constanzo Morena
Mike Hayden, Mandy, Vera and Joy, Allun Davies, The Stavely Works Band, James Woolen
The Ouse Beats, Margaret McMillen, Glyn Foulkes, Rose Murray-Batley and Barry Brown, Freddie Corless
The Foggy Mountain Ramblers, Hilary and Janice Cooper, Joey Holliday, The Almondbury Handbell Ringers, Coral Tye-Edmonds
Carrie Morley, Lester and Smart, Peter Kuczmaida and Janet Codman, Susan Franklin, The Unknowns
Benny Britten, Samantha Gordon, David Lewin, Myers Hutchinson, Juveniles
Pete Saunders, The Original Vikings, Johnny Pace, Deano and The Contrasts, John Blackley
The All Star Show
Freddy Rayner and Mark Strong, Bob Lyle, Harry Naylor, Edna Barcley, Frank Cowen
Eli Woods, The Casuals, James McWilliams, Faith Fielding, Arthur Jones
Pat Parnell, Ken Roy Trio, Graham Jolly, Ron Rio, Harry Pitch
Tommy Harper, The Kelly Sisters, Alice Baird, The Oxford Showband, Brutus and Patra
Maureen Myers, Howard and Will Shepherd, The Roberts Trio, Marguerite Steggel, The Blackpool Gamblers
Bobby Rich, The Glenlyn Troupe, Lou Grant, Jean Morton, The Kon-Tiki Three
Margot Wollina, Virginia Davies, Donald Kynman, T. Hariram, Grimethorpe Junior Colliery Band
Johnny Clayton, Ronnie Winters, Faith Fielding, Paula Paige, Ernest Costin
The Bluebird Sisters, Kevin Ross, Vicky and The Kordettes, Ricca and Kay, The Barrie Brothers
The Honeyhushers, Tommy Moss and Patricia Del-Mar, Lisolette Williams, Alan McBride, The Raymond Twins
Al Robbins, Joseph Skilbeck, Margaret Barr, Paula Rusina and Robert Arditti, Dean Ramon
Eunice Tidball, John Taylor, Anne Hill, Frankie Burns, The Exiles
Hughie Green, Nicky Allen, The ABC Television Showband
Terry Day, The Crazy Tramps, Andre Kovak, Jackie Allan, The Queensway Girls
The Sylvans, Joe Kenyon, Audrey Graham, Johnny Stafford, Rhythm Keep-Fit Group
The 4 Statesmen, Ronnie Royd, The Komedy Scholars, Michael Powell, Judith Stanbridge
Wilf and Ted Cousins, Associated Arts Dancers, Eric Devereaux, Margaret Williams, Grenville Thisby
All Winners Show
Ruth Saxon, Brenda Guidon and Barnard Hynes, The Darrell Sisters, The Fylde Coast Jazzmen, Sheree Starr
The ABC Television Showband, The Silverstone Set
Tony Avon and Roger, Sharon Campbell, Jean Goulding, Vadell and Sue, Graham and Shack
Freddie Starr and The Delmonts
Vicki and David, Jim Tattersall, Jimmy Jones, Diane Ward, Kenny Peter
Formula 4, Bob and Arthur, Tessa Wells, Terry Herbert, Roy Dell
Les Dawson, Kay and Kimberley, The Glenboi Singers, Yvonne Marsh, The Rose Fletcher Pipe Band
Peter Hartley, Army Drill Team, Mina Hall & Bill Dixon, Jean Evans, The Grumbleweeds
John Clarence, Leuder and Nicolas, Penny Harris, Janette Lister Dancers, Ken Wood
Brenda Marsh, The Harman Brothers, Elland Boys Brigade, Anchormen, Verona Chambers
Peter Ford, Peter Roya and Marion, Sheena Scott, Harry Dickman, Nazareth House Ceili Band
Tessa Wells, Billy Ainsworth, The Trenewydd Singers, Candi 'n' Cookies, Zaldua Brothers
Peter Knight, Anne Turner, Dyffryn Youth Choir, The Cobblers, Tony Vallance
Gregg Mayer & Dance Company, Linda Jordan, Dave & Len Evans, Steve Faye, The Riot Squad
The Bluegrass Ramblers, The Maytone Trio, Tony Sadar & Margie, The Boston Braves Steel Band, Jennifer Shaw
The ABC Television Showband, Geoffrey Bersey, Brenda Brooks, Paul Hennen, Life 'N' Soul
The ABC Television Showband, The Freelanders, Roy Marsden, Nellie Clark, Patrick Murray
The Selmas, The Pendlebury Legionaries Trad Jazz Band, Rosemary McGuire, Jimmy Brookes, Margaret Ayre
Ted Brennan, The Conrads, William Stevenson Duo, Kathy, Marion Davies
Ted Brennan, Alex McGill, Suzanne & Phil, Alan Brunt, Margaret Hallworth
Johnny Moxham, The Cornells, Linda Kendrick, Arthur Stevens, Teak and The Smokey
The ABC Television Showband, The Jimmy Crawford Four, Vivion and Collette, Ronnie McLeod, Haydock and Ashton Youth Band
Eva May Wong, The Trom-Tones, David Oliver, Iain Evans, The Crackpots
With 3 Hits and A Miss, Joe Ruggles, Cathal McCann, Roger Davidson, Ukranian Krylati Dancers
Peter O'Farrell, Jill Cann, The Mardell Brothers, Catherine Engledew, The Casino Showband
Robert Nield, Gillian Burns, The Small Four, The Little Brothers, Anita Doran and Duval
Mildred Bracey, The Murrels, Ruth Llewellyn, Marion Davies, Ides of March
Pauline Trevillion, Glen Landeg, Kay Rawlings, The Viva Dancers, The Strangers
Geoffrey Barrie, The Quintones, Friday Brown, Vivienne and George, Frank Paulo and 'Micky'
Hye and Lowe, Oriel Clair, Kay Kendrick, Peter Gray, Trafford Light Orchestra
The Panama Jazz Band, Joe Cuddy, Alwyn Miller, Lynn Walton, Anthony Molyneux and Terence Hyde, James Barry
The ABC Television Showband, The Fabulous Jackpots, Norman Bagge, Carole Sears, The Weavers Green
Keith 'Kiwi' Caldwell, The Company of The New Theatre, Bromley, Ellis Jackson, The Dolly Set, The Bluetones
3 Hits and A Miss, Gillian Burns, Glen Landeg, Stromboli and Silvia, Bob and Bruce Adams
Margaret Toms, The Chasid Singers, Bobby Bennett, The Ashes, Pedro Flambeay
The Rhymney Youth Silver Band, George Inglis, Nola York, Noreen Barker, Les Peters
Jimmy Hollis, Phyllis Gillingham, Malcolm Powell, Chuck Layburn, Geoff Ray and Pat
Hughie Green
Bob Monkhouse
Les Dawson
1968
Sonny Kaye and The Reds, Paul Wynter, Susan Richards, Steve Bryan, Nicolina
Don Leslie, The Blue Jays, The Birds 'N' Bees, Anthony Molyneux, Terence Hyde
The Birds 'N' Bees, Jo's Girls, The Emerald Showband, Lynn Collins, James Farish
Johnny Hyams, The Chanter Sisters, Jim Barry, Clayton and Walker, City of Aberdeen Ladies Pipe Band
Dan Bailey, The Myadels, The Jean Pearce Dancers, Bobby Hayes, The Ken Barrie Four
The Ken Barrie Four, Billy Stuart, Tina, Fred and Audrey Atkins, The Sawyer Family
Alwyn Miller, Norman George and Suzanne, The Brass Tacks, Dave Swan, The Emin Zihni Turkish Group
Dave Swan, James Conaghan, The Mannings, Roger Layne, Mary Hopkin
Mary Hopkin, The Melbas, Linda Kaye, The Roberto Bernardi Quartet, Johnny Dryden
Mary Hopkin, Susan Richards, The Emerald Showband, Dan Bailey, Dave Swan
Arlene Corwin, Ieuan Thomas, Dinah Lee, The Saxons, Larry Prince
Ieuan Thomas, Renaldo The Rebounder, Kathleen Brennan, The Triplettes, Bobby Shack
Duke's Noblemen, Wendy and The Raconteurs, George Shervington, Al Roberts and Dorothy, The Birkenhead Amateur Operatic Society
The Birkenhead Amateur Operatic Society, Maurice and Eddie, The McAsgill Brothers, Brenda Marsh, Allun Davies
Los Novintos, The Kerr Irish Dancers, Wendy King, Anita West, The Horbury Victoria Prize Band
Wendy King, Johnny Harry, The Graysons, Shelagh Hunt, O'Hara's Playboys
The Graysons, Tom Crawford, Lisa and Bobby Glenn, The New State Jazz Band, Tom Forde
1971
The Rickmansworth Players, Bonnie Langford, Alan Roper, Peggy Wright, Mike Hayden
Dawson Chance, Tyne Tees School of Karate Demonstration Team, Belmont Consort, Kenet and Jani, The Vocalaires
Tommy Smith, The Shirley Dunton Dancers, Andrew Dow, Alison Shaw, Rivers Invitation
Linda McMurray, The Rival Brothers, Little and Large, Peter Hopewell, Lorna Rogers and Michael Ho
Tony and Colin, Tina Townsley, Gweneth Fleetwood, The Jack Strops Quartet, Stuart Atkin's Orchestra
Shag Connor's Carrot Crunchers, Christine & Janet Gott, Bob Martell, Bhangra Dance Group, Ken Shaw
The Keddellos, Paddy Cassidy, Tamarpand Paul, The Brian Morris Singers, Kayjay Dancers
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Victoria Street Girls Pipe Band, Robert Ormerod, The New City Sound, Dave Arnold
The Dee-Lights, Len Austin, Caroline MacBean, Lorenzo Dale, Johnny More
The Antonys, Leah Bell, Thynglchyme, Jimmy Hampson, Gloria Sheaves Dance Troupe
Duo Arbalists, Kingston Operatic Society, Bill Moores, David Williams, Janet Rees
Jock Samson, Andree Leroy Dancers, Stuart Gillies, Gloria Speed, The James Boys
Simplicity, Shirley Day, Britton's School Band, Los Incas, Robert Grigor
The Frank Flynn Trio, Jean Thorley Davies, Les Dennis, The Sheila Tozer Dancers, The Loon Street Gas Band
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Stephanie Ryton
Richard Giles, The Kaystones, Sally Kelly, Roy Howley, The Melody Girls Choir
Michel Henry and Carol-Anne, Susan Black, The New Sounds Crusaders Steel Band, Kim Sutherland, Brian Chalker's New Frontier
Jimmy Shand Junior, Mo Simons, Loretta, Newgate Village, Jenny Marvin
1969
Raymond Morgan, The Norma Graves Formation Dancers, Thomas Barnshaw, Maxine Barrie, Leonard Blease
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Madge Lucas, The Little Ten, Lee Brooklyn, Phoenix City Smash Band
The Samurais, The Northumbrians, The Fairview School Choir, The Rennies, The Childs Piano Quartet
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Bruce and Peter Davis, Richard and Freddie, The Gordon School Bulgarian Folk Dance Group, Olilver
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Les Dawson, Dave Swann, Monica Rose, The Chicago Soup
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Pat Mooney, Karl Prinz, The Four Little Swans
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Gary Wayne Harmonica Combo, Christine Lounsbach
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The King's Troop of the Royal Horse Artillery, The Army School of Physical Training Display Tea
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Duelling Duo, Bruce Thompson, The Lawsons, Year One
The Fluff, Mary Kent, The Maurelles, Paul Melba, Julian Jorg
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Nick Capaldi and Nicolette, Colleen Roberts
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Joe Goodman, Bobbi Jean and The Scots Boys, The West Riding Central Area Junior Brass Band
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Three Chymes, Henry Morris, Sugar and Spice and 'Mr Pepper'
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Black Abbots, Nick Nicholas
Kay Collins, Paul Ridgeway, Ian, Josh White, The Dover W.R.V.S. Darby and Joan Choir
1972
The Earnshaw Aqua Show, Steven Smith and Father, Moby Richards, The McLaughlin Dancers, Ruby and Pat Pattinson
The Heavenly Hopes, Manuel Carillo, The Barcias, Betty Sacree, Jimmy Ryder
Stuart, Steven and Silver Mist, Kathleen Hooson, Sandra Hale, Pagan Chorus, In Accord
Alan Ogden, Kathy Martin, Anne Asinas, Patricia Bousted, The Ferrons
The Southampton All-Stars, Tricia, Alan Shell, Phil Clarke Jnr, Loreen Taylor
The Olivettes, The Plast Ukrainian Girls' Choir, Socrates, King and Earl, The Blue Magnolia Orchestra
Bobby Crush, Louisa Bearman, The Harrisons, 1812, Rushwood
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The 176 (Hove) Squadron Air Training Corps Band, Eddie Mostyn, Anna Bernardin and Philip Gelling, Sweet Chariot
Estelle, Paul Fox and Anne, The Red River Trio, James Gregory, The Phoenix Operatic Society
The Anthony Gell School Band, The Reivers, Beryl Calvert, Jane Baxter and Ann Lister, Kiri Adams
William Ball, The Emotion, Max Boyce, Annette Martell, The Offerton Extension Youth Theatre Group
Justin and Wylde, Red Pepper, Maxton Beasley, Christine Paterson, Mandy Karina
Danse Des Mirlitons, Frankie Stevens, Christine Broad, Sam and Samantha, The Don Bosco Youth Orchestra
With The Stevenage Mail Voice Choir, The Damzelles, Frankie Towers, Wanda Arletty, The Clem Vickery Vellum Stompers
The Playboard Puppets, Bunny Neal, Lee Avril, Kathy Harrop, Candlewick Green
Anna McGoldrick, Monica Rose, Dave Swann, Ronnie Collis, Phil Clarke Jnr
Joan Frances, Betty Cornell, Hedley Kay, Mor Bee and The Caribbean Syncopaters, Half A Pound of Bananas
Leonard Taylor, In 3 Minds, David Cumming, Veronica Langton, Jim Langton
Johnny Silvo and Dave Moses, Bruce Allan, The Mini Maestros, Sandra Christy, Caroline Baker
The Pride of the Bike, James Murray, Sue Kelly, Paper Lace, Margaret Hughes
Just Good Friends, The Roy Pellett Jazzband, Sharon Whitbread and Fred, Ralph Denby, The Battle of the Knights
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Kings Showband, Marlene Rae, Hayes and Benny, Vincent Zara
Carol Christmas, The Pedro Harris Mission Hall Band, Ali Baba, Peters and Lee, Djik
SKribble, Betsey Jefferson and The Ridgerunners, Ken Herbert, Carol Bloxsome, The Handley Family
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, John Callaghan, Xanadu, Mel Harvey, Gillian Price and Peter Kenyon
Andrew Wilson, The Martell Brothers, Julie Rayne, The Tanwood Girls, Vivienne Charteris
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Thomas Roughsedge
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Patricia Fisher, Sweet and Lovely, Alan Taylor, The Edelweiss Trio
Margaret Shead, Great Expectations, Clare Evelyn, Brian Stevens, The Skating Alvarados
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Clare Evelyn
1970
The Black Abbots, Elizabeth Gale, The Gaytones, Meurig Davies, Benny Yorke
The Christine Lee Set, Desmond Brown, The Four Hardings, Carl Manning, Joy and Jennifer
Martin Harvey and the Munix, Gordon Traynor, The Musical Box, Eddie Flanagan, Lorelei Lee
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Jean Bennett, Yvonne Authers, The Reg Guest Trio, The Hornsey Operatic and Dramatic Society
Scott and Ascot, Fred Reeves, The Earl of Mustard, Hazel Day, Teresa and Runji
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Helen Turner, Mud, Bryan Dover, Wally and Jo Binch
Lesley King, Anna Desti, Billy Watson, The Stane Street Jazzmen, The Kathleen Howell Trio
The Dabrowa Singers, The D. J. Duo, Micky and Karin, Johnny Franks, Rosalind
Melek and Said with Hasan, Trevor Hickson, The Star-Lites, The Stag Party, Eric Fields
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Karen, Mike Parkin and Ann, Two's Company
Isobelle Bond, The Brymbo Male Voice Choir, Julie, Deborah and Lynn, Johnnie Carroll, The Gun Players
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Royal Marine Un-Armed Combat Display Team, The New Workd, Elaine Lesley, Dezi Arnold
Freddie Eldrett, Tony Grant, Linda Grant, The Steelers Family Foursome, The Huddersfield and District Gilbert and Sullivan Society
The Three Graces, Jill Bennett, The Pearce Brothers, The Pleasure Men, Frank Holder
Lorraine Cowley, The Duo Lopez, Jean Jones, Peters and Dell, The Roundabout
Strutt and Knowles, The Ernie Tomasso Family, Lynda Clarke, Kenneth Ormston, The Ballet Montparnasse
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Marie Peters and Michael Knights, Dick Burge, The Geoff Laycock Sound, May McKie and Kay Alexander
The Harlequinade Ballet, Phil 'Heavyweight' Marlow and The Big Charles Outfit, Heather Corbett, Brenda Scott and The Mike Alexander Trio, Sid Francis
1973
Alan Hibbert International Stunt Show, Clare Evelyn, The Light Fantastic, Lisa Shane, Alex Green and The Jack Sinclair Trio
Jackie Hamilton, The Improviros, Rosita and Charmaine, Michael Dobson, Suzi
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Samura Khan, Chris and Eileen O'Connor, Miriam Nathaniel, The Sid Gatley Band
Odyssey, The Montgomery Modern (Teenage) Dancers, The Nutcrackers, The Garndiffaith Gleemen, Jill Fletcher
The Silver Trumpets, Chris Summers, Clear White Light, David Jennings, The Chimes
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Billy Diamond and Susie, Pauline Ebdon, Dave and Amos, Claude Powell
Amity, The David Small Duo, Christie 'G', Ward Allen, The Mint
Anna Maria and David Holmes, Fraser Spiers and John Campbell, Patricia Hunt, Young Eddie, The Doyley Brothers and Group
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Marsandys, Millican and Nesbitt, Lavina Smith, The West Riding County Fire Service Brass Band
Ray and Shirley and The King Sound, The Barton Brothers, The Primrose Hill Gymnasts, Ann Murray and Clive Harre, Stefanie
Dizzie, Danielle and Daphne, Pink Elephant, Linda and Margo, Tommy Tucker Kelly, Wilson Holliday
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Andy Andrews, The Tartan Lads, Jacqui, Tim and Wendy, Richard and Lara Jarmain
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Nathaniel, Julie Carroll, Eddie Angel, Los Tres Hermanos
The Ann Barker Dancers, Lois Malcolm, Carol Simm, Bayley, The Bennett Shawcross Duo
Roy Earl, Brooks Aehron, Canticle, Angela Calder, The John Carpenter Brass Quintet
Ward Jensen and Spaghetti Junction, The Kerr Irish Dancers, The Honeybirds, Ivor Owen, Dermot McConville and Geoff
Austin Kent, John Travis and Heather McCubbin, The Rainbow Country Sounds, Harold Gumm, Kathy Ford
Friends In Harmony, Brian Aherne, The Frank and Peggy Spencer Formation Dancers, Johnny Douglas, Lena Zavaroni
Gladys Bennett, Jacqui Edwards, The Nicky Papas Duo, The Mike Price Set, Keith Manifold
Cherish, Ella Wilson's Gang, Eric Charnley, Johnny Lancaster, A Taste of Olde England
Airborne, Al T. Kossy, Brian Stanborough, The Duo Maurisa, Jo-Anne Gale
Bryan Taylor, The Mannings, Bill Edwards, Trivan, Maria Mawdsley and Elizabeth Hutchinson
Salvo, Gail Vaughan, Colin Denis, The Rosetti Woodwind Quintet, Andrea Durrant and Graham Bart
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Double Diamonds, Julie Byrne and Nashville Cat, Jon and Janette, Celia Rosenwald
The Hurling Dancers, Mel Baron, Erasmus Chorum, Brenda and Ian Longman, Guillermo
Wayne Check Allan, Carousel, The National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Anne Allan, Trudi Cavanagh
Charles Renwick, The Vintage Syncopators, Joe Cuddy, Cumulus, Merlina
The Chester Girls, Tony Venner, The Hans Christian Oom-Pah Band Show, Keli Brown, Mel Baron
Gentle and Giant, Witticombe Fair, The Barber Shop Four, Barrie Anderson, Ann Macdonald
The S. I. Men's Choir, The Anderson Sisters, The Eagle Jazz Band, Alex Cochrane, Adam and Eve
1977
Berni Flint, The Ardmore Set Dancers, Mel Douglas and Wild Affair, Bernie Searle, Kymm
Vernon, Nesbeth and Sonnet, The Dragons, Neil Martin, Michael Rowlatt, Fanny and Adams
The Bacardies, The Vincent Raff Duo, Angelina Ricci, Jenny Jay, The London Transport Players
The Forbes Brothers, The Trampies, Louise King, Susan Childs, The Little People
Patchwork, Lesley Bond, Chester and Gordon, Brenda Apps, The City of Sheffield Youth Stage Band
White Heat, Roger Burns, Rikki Ardson, Patrick McCool and Jim Kelly, Babe Rainbow
Rajinder Singh Suthar, The Janeczek Sisters, Allen Merrell, Rose Michelle, Berlin
Jo Sinclair, The Dudley Peters Duo, Johnny Mack, Michele Breeze, The Danny Fontana Show
Steve Holloway, Paula Craig and Alan, Mistress, Tony Rowley, Miguel de Santiano
Deep End, Debra Leigh, Johnny Mans, Mark Ede and Michelle, Kenny Lewis
Malcolm Morris, Nanette Welmans, The Pattison Quartet, Mickie Driver, The Mallinder Family
Mark Ryan, Joy Ellis and Caroline Wood, Carol Lyndell, Ben Piper, Rockytops
Tom Laverty, Pebbles, Charlie Daze, Caroline Dennis, Colin Howcroft
Main Avenue Jazz Band, Sue Turner's Dolly Set, Russ Stevens, Jackie Marks, Helen Jane
Gerry Shaw, Bob Lambert, Tammy St John and The Trends, The Mahers, Vashti
Jackie Podoski, Len Norton, Kingston Marionettes, State Affair, The Zaporczhan Cossacks
Beverley Barlow, The Harlems, Kris 'n' Kelly, Tony Evans, Steve Lewis
The Medway Dancers, Mavis Aldred, Doug Alker, Dave Lawrence, The Terry Seymour Band
The Square Pegs, Meli Sande, Tivvy, Mike Williams, Tanguillo
1975
The Warrington Youth Band, The Rouchelles, Dave Prince, Love Together, Robert Eaton
Del-Mere and Rosa, Guy Steel, Roger Morey, The Betty Fox Dancers, Scotch Mist
Hilary Green, The Kennedy Brothers, John Burke, Champagne, The Mini-Tones
Fred's Concrete Company, The Hilltops, Harry Scott, Jackie McGhee, The Corcrain Flute Ensemble
Graham Desmond, Harmony Revival, Alan J. Bartley, Shay Rice, Kathy and Gary
Horace M. Smith, Louise Kelly, Johnny Casson, The Ukrainian Youth Association Dancers, The Jarvis Brothers
The Jackie Palmer Palmerettes, First Impression, Penny Scott and Kevin Chapman, Glenn Weston, Christian
Paul and Suzy Brown, Mike Donohoe, Les Filles De Paris, Blue, Hilda and Victor Zavaroni
Grass Routes, Barbara May, The Beejays, Pam Ayres, Pendulum
The Distant Cousins, Ken Rose, Carlo Santanna, Tony Monopoly, The Little Swans
The Donaghadee Primary School Choir, Michele Summers, The Kobaks Family, Wells Fargo, Three Leaves
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Fiesta Flamenca, Keith O'Keefe, Lyn Lawrence, The Syncopaters Steel Band
Coldwater Morning, Patricia Causton, Gavin Prime, Douglas Wyllie, Keith Baden-Powell
Jonah Moore, The Greenwoods, Peter Landucci, Anita Rigby, Charley Boy
Sunshine, Marie O'Connor, The Boys of Holmwood House School, Christopher Luby, Benji
Brian Chaplin, Copper Beech, The Joneses, Ray Smith, Ellen Taylor
Mahogany, Niall Murray, Sammy Thomas, Karen Webb, The Loughborough Junior Band
Peters and Lee, Bobby Crush, Tony Holland, Clara Evelyn, Frank Carson
Sunshine, Al Nicholls, The Wedgwoods, Peter Gunn, Stoney Broke
Alan Bray, Sunny Sound, The Mosaics, Tony Field, Paul Rhodes
60 Fingers In Harmony, Frankie Farrell, David Carey, Ola and Barbro, The Roberts Brothers
1968
Pam Shaw, Johnny Tudor, Maureen Thompson, Strawberry Jam, Ernesto
The American Indian Hobbyists and The Sioux Indian Dancers, Philip Standen, Alister Jons, Linda Marshall, Sue Ellard
The Dee Jays, Helen Randall, William Cullum, Steve and Malcolm, Elmhurst Ballet School
Hughie Green, Maxie, Dick 'n' Twink, The Greenwoods, The Rootes Pipe Band, Eileen Petrie
Three-Speed Walking Stick, Jimmy and Duncan, Karan Simmons, The Llangewydd Ladies' Choir, Michael Snailham
Alan and Vera Styler, Billy Hygate, Alexander Walker, The Howard Wilkinson Trio, The Duo Charles
Hughie Green, The X'Caliburs, Irene Stevens, Len Howe, The Royal Artillery Motorcycle Display Team
Hughie Green, Billy Fontayne, Luke Warm, Sandra Sinclair, John Eagle
Hughie Green, The Champagne Dancers
Hughie Green, The New Era Jazz Band, Mitch Mitchell, The Cotswold Folk, Jeff Cane
Hughie Green, Anna Valeska, Lee Clark, Jack Lindon, Gil Tod and The Tikis Showband and The Gems
Hughie Green, Five To One
The Sterlings, Gillian Burns, Dee Eldridge, Linda Kendrick, Billy Fontayne
1971
The New Sounds Crusaders Steel Band, Neil Reid, Linda Bernard and Raymond Wilson, Brian Chamberlain, Celia Rowley
Marilyn Jeacle and The Ken Wayne Dancers, Grump and Gary, Lena Brent, Alice Gamble, The Blue Harmony Boys
The Aberystwyth Male Choir, The Torbay Tigerettes, Pamela Paterson, Bal Moane, The Mission Belles
Billie-Ann and Jeremy Cole, Triangle Plus One, Jose Roland, Maude Blake, The Travellers
Pedro El Doto, Eileen Brennan, Jack Diamond, Julie Rees, The Dave Lee Sound
John Drury and Gwen Taylor, The Jean Peterson Trio, Clifton Revue, Dino Pardi, The Beresford Junior Brass Band
Bobby Kimber, Haggarty, Malcolm Messiter, The Nancy Brown Irish Dancers, Linda Leyton and The Statesmen
Danger Incorporated, Brian Rossi, Lynda Myers, Bobby Kaye, The St. Catherine Singers
The Brownsville Jug Band, Eileen Gregson, Nat Miller and Les Dean, Josie Hinchley, The John Miles Set
Dave Newman, Blind Alley, Charlotte James, The Two of Us, The Southend Amateur Operatic Society
Wyn Foxwel, The Jeannine Greville Dancers, David Perrin, Johnny 'Legs' Burton, The Anita Allen Show
Dawn McRobbie, Tender Plenty, Tony Addams, Ian Hanson, The Blackpool Jazz Band
Ference Nyari and Jeno Kurucz, The Folks, Josh White, Judy Jones, The New Pennies
Eleanor Pink, Steven Smith and Father, Stoneyend, The Hope Sisters, David Lait
The Mavis Whiting Junior Accordion Band, John Padbury, Shan, The Nobodies, Serena Milnes
Sheila Bromberg, Los Del Campo, Arnold Massin, The Emotion, Robin Donald
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Bruce and Babs, Batty Sacree
Charlie Scott, Eric James, Germaine Johnson, The Muskrats, The Vegas Girls
Yiannis Grapsas, The Blackpool Operatic Players, Jan Douglas, Cannon and Ball, The Teign Valley Stompers
1968
1974
The Anderson Sisters, Freddie Corless, Suzanne Harris, The Chuck Fowler Trio, Our Ladies Operatic Group
Sian Morgan, Bill Edwards, Roy Rivers, Susan Pool and Rosalind Oakley, Claude Bottom and The Lion Tamers
The Oppor-Tunes, The ABC Television Showband, Bob Sharples, The Orange Blossom Sound, The Patrick Olsen Puppets
Barbara Thompson, The Ostap Buriak Dancers, Shaun Connor, Rosemary Noble, Black Onyx
Ken and Steve, Salt and Pepper, Barbara Mathews, Alan Bailey, Kristen Casper
George Burl, Helen Foster, Steve Collins, Celine and Donncha, Natural High
Ann Hennessy, Brian Coshall, Paul Lynch and Kata, Tighe Francis, Triad
Helen Todd, Heritage, Bill and Helen Manton, Pam Lee, Domingo and Emilio
Catherine Howells, The Diment Sisters, Bill Nixon, Charles Edwards, Vic Lezal's Professionals
Leno, Tom O'Connor, Frankie McBride, Les Damoiselles, Bish Banjo Boys
Keith Rogers, Heather Bellini, Sandra Gardner, Jimmy Graham, Harmony Village
Jim and Ady, The Tickhill Dancers, Lawrence Ainsley, Ruth Porter, Heads Together
Kevin O'Hare, Linda Bryan, Tony and Keith West, Lee Marsh, The Mumbles Concert Band
Silkane and Jennie, Brian McCann, The Spencer Senior Six, Spencer K. Gibbins, Tony Parr's Thames Valley Jazz Band
Hercules, Cool Breeze, Bernie Clifton, Students from the Royal Ballet School, Joan Gilbert
The Port Isaac Singers, Belinda Peach and Joanne Whalley, Sugarland Express, Lance Wynsor, The Byron Duo
The Two Karlis, The Waikiki Islanders, Remember, Pete West, Malcolm James McVicar
The Kevals, Patsy Allan, Norman Norman, La Valse, Mountain Child
The Beaux 'n Belles, The Cooper Twins, Graham Maclean, Touch of Velvet, Bruce and Vivienne
The Gospel Ayres, The Lovelies and Paul, Lesley Davis, Baker and Price, The Geoff White Jazz Five
The Big Dee Band, Mandy Ann, Alex Laredo and Judy, Victor Seaforth, Rivendell
Linday Leslie, Angie and Shandy, David André, The Neal Toppers, Ray Starr
Kim Clark and Gordon Roy, Remember This, Two Voices, Brian Elliot, Wayne King
The Clive Allen Sound, Sue Fisher, Barry Britten, Jimmy Quigly, The Devon Trio
Rona Clarke, Trevor Culpan, Johnny Grant, Inner Sleeve, The Abraham Darby School Choir
Stacey Wylde, Reginald Nuttal, Frank Jennings and Syndicate, Victor Burnett and June, The Shu Shan Players
The Fitzmaurice Duo, Malcolm James McVicar, Bobby Bragg, Tammy Jones, Glittarock
Tony Brutus, Stephan Deak, Chris Corbally, Michael and Laurie, Pipedream
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Chips, Micky Finn, Terry Turner, Sam's Set
John Tranter, Fragile, Vivienne Colgan, John Copperfield, The Lee Brennan Band
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Johnny Quantrell and The Confederates, Alyson and Alyx, Pat Tansey, Gilberto Ruggiero
The Singing Waiters, Chester Shadrack, The Ebony Steel Band, Shan Dallas, The Las Vegas Showband
Amelia Young, Anna and Marcus with John Kershaw, Belling and Lea, Jeanette Desbois, The Druids
Ezeke, Los Delcampo, Larry Jones, Peter and Val, The Warrington Youth Band
All Winners Show
1988
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
See six more new-to-network TV acts and discover the winner from last week's show.
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
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!
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!
1989
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
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!
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.
Bob Monkhouse introduces five more new-to-network TV acts and reveals the winner from last week's show. Remember, you are the starmaker!
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.
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!
1990
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.
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.
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
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
Judge the seven acts on tonight's show, then cast your telephone vote for the one which impressed you most.
Judge the acts on tonight's show, then cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most. Guest artist: Daniel Kirsch.
Judge the seven acts on tonight's show then cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most. Guest artist: Matt Mudd.
Guest artist: Helouise.
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.
1987
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
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.
The studio audience will vote for one of the six acts on tonight's show, but will you agree with their decision ?
You are the star-maker. Don't miss the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the act which impresses you most.
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.
Watch tonight's six talented acts, all new to television - then take the opportunity to cast your all-important vote.
Six acts new to network television - who impressed you the most ? Seize the opportunity to cast your telephone vote.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
1976
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Alyosha and Igor, Jasper Britton, Spike Rawlings, Jean Wall
Karin Bosoni, Spooky, Bobby Wayne, Edith Chorley, The Cotton Mill Boys
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Dot, Marty Williams, Elliot, Conspiracy
Blake Butler, The 2Bs, The Weltons, Alison Sneddon, Saxophone Jones
David and Laura, The Glen Jackson Dancers, The Manning Brothers, Izzie Rich, Shiner
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Grace Kennedy
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Juniper Green, Sargeet, Homer Noodleman, Colin Stevens
Stage Three, Billy Roberts, Spider Jive, Katie Budd, Punch
The Redwing Country Band, The Reading Barbershop Harmony Club, Suzanne Kelly, Robert Berry, Rod McKenzie
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Berni Flint, Jimmy Cummins, The Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra, McMurray and George
Alan Driver, Jean Douglas, Stan Boardman, Charade, Kaleidoscope
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Manning Brothers, The Bernards, The Merseybirds, David and Bernadette
Adrian Walsh, The Eddie Thompson Trio, Bobby Collins, Lesley, Helen McBennett
The Sheila Marie Dancers, Cedric Jemmet, Keith Knight, Reg Daponte, The Dun Eimar Singers
Shan and The Clowns, Sonny Jones, Kris Keyes, Roy Chappell, Patents Pending
Chuck Layburn, Arthur Scott Robertson, Mariko, Shadowstring Theatre, Microwave
Jingles, Don Wickens, The Barbershop Harmony Club, Frank Forde, The Stuart Highland Dancers
Laszlo, Stumpy, Elaine Carole, Jim Beavis, Ray la Bord
Nightair, The Krystals, Gwyneth and Vincent, Clive Webb, Hotfoot Gale
Contrast, Aliki, Tony Dowling, Bernie and Chas, John Bartlett and Yvonne Langkamer
Lips, Katie Budd, Grace Kennedy, Stuart Gillies, The Brothers