Opportunity Knocks (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.
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Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 1987-03-21Bob 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
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 1987-03-28The search for the stars of tomorrow continues. Tonight Opportunity Knocks for six artists drawn from the thousands who were auditioned throughout the British Isles.
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 1987-04-04The studio audience will vote for one of the six acts on tonight's show, but will you agree with their decision ?
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 1987-04-11You are the star-maker. Don't miss the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the act which impresses you most.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 1987-04-18You'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.
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 1987-04-25Watch tonight's six talented acts, all new to television - then take the opportunity to cast your all-important vote.
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Episode 7 - Episode 7
Release Date: 1987-05-02Six acts new to network television - who impressed you the most ? Seize the opportunity to cast your telephone vote.
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Episode 8 - Episode 8
Release Date: 1987-05-16Six 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.
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Episode 9 - Episode 9
Release Date: 1987-05-23Tonight 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.
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Episode 10 - Episode 10
Release Date: 1987-05-30Here'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.
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Episode 11 - Episode 11
Release Date: 1987-06-06Here'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.
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Episode 12 - Episode 12
Release Date: 1987-06-13Here'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.
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Episode 13 - Episode 13
Release Date: 1987-06-20Live 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!