Episode 1
Episode 1 • Jun 13, 1956
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.
507 episodes total
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1956
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Episodes
Episode 1 • Jun 13, 1956
Episode 2 • Jun 20, 1956
Episode 3 • Jun 27, 1956
Episode 4 • Jul 04, 1956
Episode 5 • Jul 11, 1956
Episode 6 • Jul 18, 1956
Episode 1 • Jul 04, 1964
May Martin, Malcolm Watson, Mr and Mrs Hubert Bell, The Clearways, Christine Hill
Episode 2 • Jul 11, 1964
Margaret Toms, The Chasid Singers, Bobby Bennett, The Ashes, Pedro Flambeay
Episode 3 • Jul 18, 1964
Episode 4 • Jul 25, 1964
Episode 5 • Aug 01, 1964
The Rhymney Youth Silver Band, George Inglis, Nola York, Noreen Barker, Les Peters
Episode 6 • Aug 08, 1964
Jimmy Hollis, Phyllis Gillingham, Malcolm Powell, Chuck Layburn, Geoff Ray and Pat
Episode 1 • Jul 03, 1965
The Multychords, Catherine Breslin, The Marvels, Bob Wayne, Nick Morris
Episode 2 • Jul 10, 1965
Ukranian Krylati Dancers, Clifford Parkes, Maria Somers, Maurice Littleford, Keith Harris
Episode 3 • Jul 17, 1965
Dod Lann, Candy Jones, The Blackjacks, Winston Bowers, Jack McCarton and Vicky
Episode 4 • Jul 24, 1965
The Headliners, Georgie Thompson, The Rosslyn Babes, The Duvals, Blue Lotus Jazzmen
Episode 5 • Aug 07, 1965
Midgley and Hawkes, The Orlaffs, Brian Chamberlain, The Candy Dates, Constanzo Morena
Episode 6 • Aug 14, 1965
Mike Hayden, Mandy, Vera and Joy, Allun Davies, The Stavely Works Band, James Woolen
Episode 1 • Jul 02, 1966
The Defenders with Deirdre, Joseph Heeney, All Paige, Susan Steele, The Dinnam Ensemble
Episode 2 • Jul 09, 1966
Episode 3 • Jul 16, 1966
Episode 4 • Jul 23, 1966
Terry Day, The Crazy Tramps, Andre Kovak, Jackie Allan, The Queensway Girls
Episode 5 • Jul 30, 1966
Episode 6 • Aug 06, 1966
Episode 1 • Apr 29, 1967
The In-Sect, Eddie Grant, Sheila Harris, Clive Dobbins, Walter Cornelius
Episode 2 • May 06, 1967
Vicki and David, Jim Tattersall, Jimmy Jones, Diane Ward, Kenny Peter
Episode 3 • May 13, 1967
Formula 4, Bob and Arthur, Tessa Wells, Terry Herbert, Roy Dell
Episode 4 • May 20, 1967
Les Dawson, Kay and Kimberley, The Glenboi Singers, Yvonne Marsh, The Rose Fletcher Pipe Band
Episode 5 • May 27, 1967
Peter Hartley, Army Drill Team, Mina Hall & Bill Dixon, Jean Evans, The Grumbleweeds
Episode 6 • Jun 03, 1967
John Clarence, Leuder and Nicolas, Penny Harris, Janette Lister Dancers, Ken Wood
Episode 1 • Mar 16, 1968
Sonny Kaye and The Reds, Paul Wynter, Susan Richards, Steve Bryan, Nicolina
Episode 2 • Mar 23, 1968
Don Leslie, The Blue Jays, The Birds 'N' Bees, Anthony Molyneux, Terence Hyde
Episode 3 • Mar 30, 1968
The Birds 'N' Bees, Jo's Girls, The Emerald Showband, Lynn Collins, James Farish
Episode 4 • Apr 06, 1968
Johnny Hyams, The Chanter Sisters, Jim Barry, Clayton and Walker, City of Aberdeen Ladies Pipe Band
Episode 5 • Apr 13, 1968
Dan Bailey, The Myadels, The Jean Pearce Dancers, Bobby Hayes, The Ken Barrie Four
Episode 6 • Apr 20, 1968
The Ken Barrie Four, Billy Stuart, Tina, Fred and Audrey Atkins, The Sawyer Family
Episode 1 • Aug 21, 1968
Episode 2 • Aug 28, 1968
Episode 3 • Sep 04, 1968
Episode 4 • Sep 11, 1968
Sian Morgan, Bill Edwards, Roy Rivers, Susan Pool and Rosalind Oakley, Claude Bottom and The Lion Tamers
Episode 5 • Sep 18, 1968
Episode 6 • Sep 25, 1968
The Oppor-Tunes, The ABC Television Showband, Bob Sharples, The Orange Blossom Sound, The Patrick Olsen Puppets
Episode 1 • Dec 25, 1968
Episode 2 • Jan 01, 1969
Episode 3 • Jan 06, 1969
Pam Shaw, Johnny Tudor, Maureen Thompson, Strawberry Jam, Ernesto
Episode 4 • Jan 13, 1969
Episode 5 • Jan 20, 1969
The American Indian Hobbyists and The Sioux Indian Dancers, Philip Standen, Alister Jons, Linda Marshall, Sue Ellard
Episode 6 • Jan 27, 1969
Episode 1 • Sep 08, 1969
Raymond Morgan, The Norma Graves Formation Dancers, Thomas Barnshaw, Maxine Barrie, Leonard Blease
Episode 2 • Sep 15, 1969
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Madge Lucas, The Little Ten, Lee Brooklyn, Phoenix City Smash Band
Episode 3 • Sep 22, 1969
Episode 4 • Sep 29, 1969
Episode 5 • Oct 06, 1969
The Samurais, The Northumbrians, The Fairview School Choir, The Rennies, The Childs Piano Quartet
Episode 6 • Oct 13, 1969
Episode 1 • Jun 15, 1970
Episode 2 • Jun 22, 1970
The Black Abbots, Elizabeth Gale, The Gaytones, Meurig Davies, Benny Yorke
Episode 3 • Jun 29, 1970
The Christine Lee Set, Desmond Brown, The Four Hardings, Carl Manning, Joy and Jennifer
Episode 4 • Jul 06, 1970
Martin Harvey and the Munix, Gordon Traynor, The Musical Box, Eddie Flanagan, Lorelei Lee
Episode 5 • Jul 13, 1970
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Jean Bennett, Yvonne Authers, The Reg Guest Trio, The Hornsey Operatic and Dramatic Society
Episode 6 • Jul 20, 1970
Episode 1 • Mar 15, 1971
The Rickmansworth Players, Bonnie Langford, Alan Roper, Peggy Wright, Mike Hayden
Episode 2 • Mar 22, 1971
Dawson Chance, Tyne Tees School of Karate Demonstration Team, Belmont Consort, Kenet and Jani, The Vocalaires
Episode 3 • Mar 29, 1971
Tommy Smith, The Shirley Dunton Dancers, Andrew Dow, Alison Shaw, Rivers Invitation
Episode 4 • Apr 05, 1971
Linda McMurray, The Rival Brothers, Little and Large, Peter Hopewell, Lorna Rogers and Michael Ho
Episode 5 • Apr 12, 1971
Tony and Colin, Tina Townsley, Gweneth Fleetwood, The Jack Strops Quartet, Stuart Atkin's Orchestra
Episode 6 • Apr 19, 1971
Shag Connor's Carrot Crunchers, Christine & Janet Gott, Bob Martell, Bhangra Dance Group, Ken Shaw
Episode 1 • Nov 08, 1971
The New Sounds Crusaders Steel Band, Neil Reid, Linda Bernard and Raymond Wilson, Brian Chamberlain, Celia Rowley
Episode 2 • Nov 15, 1971
Marilyn Jeacle and The Ken Wayne Dancers, Grump and Gary, Lena Brent, Alice Gamble, The Blue Harmony Boys
Episode 3 • Nov 22, 1971
The Aberystwyth Male Choir, The Torbay Tigerettes, Pamela Paterson, Bal Moane, The Mission Belles
Episode 4 • Nov 29, 1971
Billie-Ann and Jeremy Cole, Triangle Plus One, Jose Roland, Maude Blake, The Travellers
Episode 5 • Dec 06, 1971
Pedro El Doto, Eileen Brennan, Jack Diamond, Julie Rees, The Dave Lee Sound
Episode 6 • Dec 13, 1971
John Drury and Gwen Taylor, The Jean Peterson Trio, Clifton Revue, Dino Pardi, The Beresford Junior Brass Band
Episode 1 • Aug 07, 1972
The Earnshaw Aqua Show, Steven Smith and Father, Moby Richards, The McLaughlin Dancers, Ruby and Pat Pattinson
Episode 2 • Aug 14, 1972
The Heavenly Hopes, Manuel Carillo, The Barcias, Betty Sacree, Jimmy Ryder
Episode 3 • Aug 21, 1972
Stuart, Steven and Silver Mist, Kathleen Hooson, Sandra Hale, Pagan Chorus, In Accord
Episode 4 • Aug 28, 1972
Alan Ogden, Kathy Martin, Anne Asinas, Patricia Bousted, The Ferrons
Episode 5 • Sep 04, 1972
The Southampton All-Stars, Tricia, Alan Shell, Phil Clarke Jnr, Loreen Taylor
Episode 6 • Sep 11, 1972
The Olivettes, The Plast Ukrainian Girls' Choir, Socrates, King and Earl, The Blue Magnolia Orchestra
Episode 1 • Aug 06, 1973
Alan Hibbert International Stunt Show, Clare Evelyn, The Light Fantastic, Lisa Shane, Alex Green and The Jack Sinclair Trio
Episode 2 • Aug 13, 1973
Jackie Hamilton, The Improviros, Rosita and Charmaine, Michael Dobson, Suzi
Episode 3 • Aug 20, 1973
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Samura Khan, Chris and Eileen O'Connor, Miriam Nathaniel, The Sid Gatley Band
Episode 4 • Aug 27, 1973
Odyssey, The Montgomery Modern (Teenage) Dancers, The Nutcrackers, The Garndiffaith Gleemen, Jill Fletcher
Episode 5 • Sep 03, 1973
The Silver Trumpets, Chris Summers, Clear White Light, David Jennings, The Chimes
Episode 6 • Sep 10, 1973
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Billy Diamond and Susie, Pauline Ebdon, Dave and Amos, Claude Powell
Episode 1 • Aug 05, 1974
The Anderson Sisters, Freddie Corless, Suzanne Harris, The Chuck Fowler Trio, Our Ladies Operatic Group
Episode 2 • Aug 12, 1974
Barbara Thompson, The Ostap Buriak Dancers, Shaun Connor, Rosemary Noble, Black Onyx
Episode 3 • Aug 19, 1974
Ken and Steve, Salt and Pepper, Barbara Mathews, Alan Bailey, Kristen Casper
Episode 4 • Aug 26, 1974
George Burl, Helen Foster, Steve Collins, Celine and Donncha, Natural High
Episode 5 • Sep 02, 1974
Ann Hennessy, Brian Coshall, Paul Lynch and Kata, Tighe Francis, Triad
Episode 6 • Sep 09, 1974
Helen Todd, Heritage, Bill and Helen Manton, Pam Lee, Domingo and Emilio
Episode 1 • Sep 29, 1975
The Warrington Youth Band, The Rouchelles, Dave Prince, Love Together, Robert Eaton
Episode 2 • Oct 06, 1975
Del-Mere and Rosa, Guy Steel, Roger Morey, The Betty Fox Dancers, Scotch Mist
Episode 3 • Oct 13, 1975
Hilary Green, The Kennedy Brothers, John Burke, Champagne, The Mini-Tones
Episode 4 • Oct 20, 1975
Fred's Concrete Company, The Hilltops, Harry Scott, Jackie McGhee, The Corcrain Flute Ensemble
Episode 5 • Oct 27, 1975
Graham Desmond, Harmony Revival, Alan J. Bartley, Shay Rice, Kathy and Gary
Episode 6 • Nov 03, 1975
Horace M. Smith, Louise Kelly, Johnny Casson, The Ukrainian Youth Association Dancers, The Jarvis Brothers
Episode 1 • Oct 04, 1976
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Alyosha and Igor, Jasper Britton, Spike Rawlings, Jean Wall
Episode 2 • Oct 11, 1976
Karin Bosoni, Spooky, Bobby Wayne, Edith Chorley, The Cotton Mill Boys
Episode 3 • Oct 18, 1976
Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, The Dot, Marty Williams, Elliot, Conspiracy
Episode 4 • Oct 25, 1976
Blake Butler, The 2Bs, The Weltons, Alison Sneddon, Saxophone Jones
Episode 5 • Nov 01, 1976
David and Laura, The Glen Jackson Dancers, The Manning Brothers, Izzie Rich, Shiner
Episode 6 • Nov 15, 1976
Hughie Green, Bob Sharples and his Orchestra, Grace Kennedy
Episode 1 • Sep 19, 1977
Berni Flint, The Ardmore Set Dancers, Mel Douglas and Wild Affair, Bernie Searle, Kymm
Episode 2 • Sep 26, 1977
Episode 3 • Oct 03, 1977
Episode 4 • Oct 10, 1977
Episode 5 • Oct 17, 1977
Vernon, Nesbeth and Sonnet, The Dragons, Neil Martin, Michael Rowlatt, Fanny and Adams
Episode 6 • Oct 24, 1977
The Bacardies, The Vincent Raff Duo, Angelina Ricci, Jenny Jay, The London Transport Players
Episode 1 • Mar 21, 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
Episode 2 • Mar 28, 1987
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.
Episode 3 • Apr 04, 1987
The studio audience will vote for one of the six acts on tonight's show, but will you agree with their decision ?
Episode 4 • Apr 11, 1987
You are the star-maker. Don't miss the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the act which impresses you most.
Episode 5 • Apr 18, 1987
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.
Episode 6 • Apr 25, 1987
Watch tonight's six talented acts, all new to television - then take the opportunity to cast your all-important vote.
Episode 1 • Mar 05, 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
Episode 2 • Mar 12, 1988
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!
Episode 3 • Mar 19, 1988
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.
Episode 4 • Mar 26, 1988
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.
Episode 5 • Apr 02, 1988
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!
Episode 6 • Apr 09, 1988
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!
Episode 1 • Mar 04, 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
Episode 2 • Mar 11, 1989
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!
Episode 3 • Mar 18, 1989
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.
Episode 4 • Mar 25, 1989
Episode 5 • Apr 01, 1989
Bob Monkhouse introduces five more new-to-network TV acts and reveals the winner from last week's show. Remember, you are the starmaker!
Episode 6 • Apr 08, 1989
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.
Episode 1 • Mar 31, 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.
Episode 2 • Apr 07, 1990
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.
Episode 3 • Apr 14, 1990
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
Episode 4 • Apr 21, 1990
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
Episode 5 • Apr 28, 1990
Judge the seven acts on tonight's show, then cast your telephone vote for the one which impressed you most.
Episode 6 • May 12, 1990
Judge the acts on tonight's show, then cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most. Guest artist: Daniel Kirsch.
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