New Faces – Facts & Figures
A collection of facts, figures and trivia collected during the compilation of the New Faces archive.… Read More New Faces – Facts & Figures
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19 Feb 1978 – Series Six (24)
Show Winner: Mel Danser (vocalist)
Viewer’s Request: Larry Larkin (comedy magician)
Panel: Shaw Taylor, Terry Wogan, Rosalie Horner & Peter Prichard
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 19 Feb 1978 – Series Six (24)
5 Jun 1976 – Series Four (25) – Viewers Winners Final 2
Show winner: Cissy Stone Band (six-piece group)
Viewers panel winner: Bodean (five-piece group)
Guest Act: Nicky Martyn (comedian)
Panel: Alan A. Freeman, Martin Jackson, Mickie Most & Janet Brown
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 5 Jun 1976 – Series Four (25) – Viewers Winners Final 2
New Faces LP – 1975
In the summer of 1975 Pye Records released a LP compilation of eighteen tracks from New Faces acts plus the theme tune from Carl Wayne. The selection was compiled by New Faces judge Alan A. Freeman and Les Cocks was credited as the executive producer.… Read More New Faces LP – 1975
27 Jul 1975 – Series Three Grand Final
Grand Final from the London Palladium
Show Winner: Marti Caine (comedian)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Martin Jackson, Arthur Askey & Bernie Rothkopf
Host: Nicky Martyn
Presented by: Derek Hobson… Read More 27 Jul 1975 – Series Three Grand Final
10 May 1975 – Series Three (34)
Show Winner: Derek Jones (comedian)
Viewers Winner: Carl Stuart (vocalist)
Panel: Tony Hatch, John Robins, Arthur Askey & Danny La Rue
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 10 May 1975 – Series Three (34)
3 May 1975 – Series Three (33) – All Winners Final 4
Show Winner: Mike Felix (comedian / vocalist)
Panel: Martin Jackson, Mickie Most, John Smith & Derek Hobson
Host: Nicky Martyn… Read More 3 May 1975 – Series Three (33) – All Winners Final 4
8 Mar 1975 – Series Three (25) – All Winners Final 3
Show Winner: Al Dean (comedian)
Notable Acts: Lenny Henry (comedian / impressionist)
Paul & Barry Harman (comedy song & dance duo) – Later known as The Chuckle Brothers
Panel: Tony Hatch, Arthur Askey, Clifford Davis & Derek Hobson
Host: Nicky Martyn… Read More 8 Mar 1975 – Series Three (25) – All Winners Final 3
6 Jul 1974 – Series Two Grand Final
Show Winner: Aiden J. Harvey (impressionist)
Guest Act: Showaddywaddy (eight-piece group) – Series One Finalist
Panel: Tony Hatch, Clifford Davis, Arthur Askey & Noele Gordon
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 6 Jul 1974 – Series Two Grand Final
27 Apr 1974 – Series Two (4)
Show Winner: Nicky Martyn (comedian)
Panel: Tony Hatch, John Smith, Ted Ray & Katie Boyle
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 27 Apr 1974 – Series Two (4)
Charlie James
Born Charlotte Rickards in 1952 in Pontypridd, Wales but brought up in Birmingham, Charlie was discovered by comedian Les Dawson who helped her to begin a career as a compere and singer at Birmingham’s Cavendish night club in 1970.… Read More Charlie James
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