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: 1988-03-05From 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
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 1988-03-12Who 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!
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 1988-03-19There 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.
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 1988-03-26Bob 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.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 1988-04-02This 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!
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 1988-04-09Tonight, 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!
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Episode 7 - Episode 7
Release Date: 1988-04-16Here'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.
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Episode 8 - Episode 8
Release Date: 1988-04-23Here'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.
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Episode 9 - Episode 9
Release Date: 1988-05-07Bob 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!
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Episode 10 - Episode 10
Release Date: 1988-05-14See six more new-to-network TV acts and discover the winner from last week's show.
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Episode 11 - Episode 11
Release Date: 1988-05-21Starring 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
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Episode 12 - Episode 12
Release Date: 1988-05-28It'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!
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Episode 13 - Final
Release Date: 1988-06-04The 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!