22 May 1976 – Series Four (23)
Show and Viewers Winner: Scoby Smith (five-piece group)
Panel: Les Cocks, Tony Hatch, Jack Parnell & Jimmy Henney
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 22 May 1976 – Series Four (23)
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15 May 1976 – Series Four (22) – All Winners Final 3
Show Winner: Johnny Hammond (comedian)
Viewers Panel Winner: Our Kid (four-piece harmony group)
Guest Act: Trevor Chance (vocalist)
Panel: Noel Edmonds, Shaw Taylor, John Hamp & Bryan Blackburn
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 15 May 1976 – Series Four (22) – All Winners Final 3
8 May 1976 – Series Four (21)
Show Winner: Cops (five-piece group)
Viewers Panel Winner: Linda’s Latin Lovers (five-piece group)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Martin Jackson, George Elrick & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 8 May 1976 – Series Four (21)
1 May 1976 – Series Four (20)
Show Winners: Our Kid (four-piece harmony group)
Viewers Panel Winners: Our Kid (four-piece harmony group)
Panel: Mickie Most, Lionel Blair, Alan A. Freeman & Jimmy Henney
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 1 May 1976 – Series Four (20)
24 Apr 1976 – Series Four (19)
Show Winner: Paul & Avis (vocal duo)
Viewers Panel Winner: Raffles (vocal duo)
100 Points or more: Patsy Peters (vocalist) & Kris Gayle Band (four-piece jazz/soul group)
Panel: Bryan Blackburn, Clifford Davis, Ted Ray and Jack Parnell
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 24 Apr 1976 – Series Four (19)
17 Apr 1976 – Series Four (18)
Show Winner: Simone (vocalist)
Viewers Panel Winner: Bodean (five-piece group)
Panel: John Hamp, Martin Jackson, George Elrick and Shaw Taylor
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 17 Apr 1976 – Series Four (18)
10 Apr 1976 – Series Four (17)
Show Winner: Johnny Hammond (comedian)
Viewers Panel Winner: True Expression (Male Vocal Trio)
and/or Julie West (vocalist)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Alan A. Freeman, Lionel Blair & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 10 Apr 1976 – Series Four (17)
3 Apr 1976 – Series Four (16)
Show Winner: Chris North & Jill (comedy illusionists) *
Viewers Panel Winner: Cissy Stone Band (six-piece group)
Panel: Clifford Davis. Arthur Askey, Noel Edmonds & Danny la Rue
Host: Derek Hobson
* Awarded win after comedian Pat Tansey was disqualified… Read More 3 Apr 1976 – Series Four (16)
27 Mar 1976 – Series Four (15) – All Winners Final 2
Show and Viewers Panel Winner: Jim Davidson (comedian)
Guest Act: Al Dean (Comedian)
Panel: Mickie Most, Jack Parnell, Jess Yates & Danny La Rue
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 27 Mar 1976 – Series Four (15) – All Winners Final 2
20 Mar 1976 – Series Four (14)
Show Winner: Whiskey Mac (four-piece group)
Panel: Ted Ray, Tony Hatch. Jimmy Henney & George Elrick
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 20 Mar 1976 – Series Four (14)
13 Mar 1976 – Series Four (13)
Show Winner: Jim Davidson (comedian)
Panel: Arthur Askey, Alan A. Freeman, Martin Jackson & Lionel Blair
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 13 Mar 1976 – Series Four (13)
6 Mar 1976 – Series Four (12)
Show Winner: Loco (six -piece group)
Panel: Noel Edmonds, Clifford Davis, John Smith & Mickie Most
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 6 Mar 1976 – Series Four (12)
28 Feb 1976 – Series Four (11) – Viewers Winners Final 1
Show Winner: Sparrow (five-piece group)
Viewers Panel Winner: Eve Adam (vocalist)
Guest Act: Elaine Simmons (vocalist)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Jimmy Henney, Ted Ray & George Elrick
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 28 Feb 1976 – Series Four (11) – Viewers Winners Final 1
21 Feb 1976 – Series Four (10)
Show Winner: George Galway (instrumentalist)
Viewers Panel Winner: Eve Adam (vocalist)
Panel: Alan A. Freeman, Mickie Most, Jack Parnell & Jess Yates
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 21 Feb 1976 – Series Four (10)
14 Feb 1976 – Series Four (9)
Show Winner: Turnstyle (five-piece group)
Panel: George Elrick, Lionel Blair, Martin Jackson & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 14 Feb 1976 – Series Four (9)
7 Feb 1976 – Series Four (8)
Show Winners: Bob Reid (magician) & The Nobodies (4-piece comedy group) – Tied
Panel: Jack Parnell, Jimmy Henney, Clifford Davis & Dickie Hurran
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 7 Feb 1976 – Series Four (8)
31 Jan 1976 – Series Four (7) – All Winners Final 1
Show Winner: Roger de Courcey (ventriloquist)
Panel: Mickie Most, Ted Ray, Martin Jackson & Derek Hobson
Host: Peter Price… Read More 31 Jan 1976 – Series Four (7) – All Winners Final 1
24 Jan 1976 – Series Four (6)
Show Winner: Lee Harding (singer)
Panel: Lionel Blair, John Smith, Martin Jackson & Alan A. Freeman
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 24 Jan 1976 – Series Four (6)
17 Jan 1976 – Series Four (5)
Show Winner: Pat Mills (comedian)
Viewers Panel Winner: Pat Mills (comedian)
Panel: George Elrick, Jack Parnell. Clifford Davis & Jess Yates
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 17 Jan 1976 – Series Four (5)
10 Jan 1976 – Series Four (4)
Show Winners: Johnny ‘Goon’ Tweed & Joy Rose (singer)
Panel: Mickie Most, Jimmy Henney, Dickie Hurran & Noel Edmonds
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 10 Jan 1976 – Series Four (4)
3 Jan 1976 – Series Four (3)
Show Winner: Allan Mills (comedian)
Viewers Panel Winner: Monopoly (five-piece group)
Panel: Ted Ray, Martin Jackson, Alan A. Freeman & Jack Parnell
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 3 Jan 1976 – Series Four (3)
27 Dec 1975 – Series Four (2)
Show Winner: Easy Street (four-piece group)
Viewers Panel Winner: Tony Stanley (impressionist)
Panel: John Smith, George Elrick, Tony Hatch & Lonnie Donegan
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 27 Dec 1975 – Series Four (2)
20 Dec 1975 – Series Four (1)
Show Winner: Roger de Courcey (ventriloquist)
Panel: Mickie Most, Arthur Askey, Jimmy Henney & Clifford Davis
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 20 Dec 1975 – Series Four (1)
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
New Faces Board Game – 1975
1975 New Faces Board Game by Palitoy
The ‘laugh a minute showbiz game’… Read More New Faces Board Game – 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
19 Jul 1975 – Series Three (43) – Winners & Near Misses 2
Show Winner: Ofanchi (six-piece group)
Notable Acts: Michael Barrymore (comedian)
Mick Miller (comedian)
Panel: Alan A. Freeman, Jack Parnell, Clifford Davis & Derek Hobson
Host: Nicky Martyn… Read More 19 Jul 1975 – Series Three (43) – Winners & Near Misses 2
12 Jul 1975 – Series Three (42)
Show Winner: Mick Miller (comedian)
Panel: Mickie Most, Tony Hatch, John Smith & George Elrick
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 12 Jul 1975 – Series Three (42)
5 Jul 1975 – Series Three (41)
Show Winner: Ofanchi (six-piece group)
Viewers Winner: Steve Cockburn (singer / guitarist)
Panel: Jack Parnell, Jimmy Henney, Martin Jackson & Norman Vaughan
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 5 Jul 1975 – Series Three (41)
28 Jun 1975 – Series Three (40) – Winners & Near Misses 1
Show Winner: Toby (six-piece group)
Panel: Tony Hatch, John Robins, Derek Hobson + Other
Host: Nicky Martyn… Read More 28 Jun 1975 – Series Three (40) – Winners & Near Misses 1
21 Jun 1975 – Series Three (39)
Show Winner: Helen Day Band (five-piece group)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Clifford Davis, Arthur Askey & George Elrick
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 21 Jun 1975 – Series Three (39)
14 June 1975 – Series Three (38)
Show Winner: Sparrow (five-piece group)
Panel: Arthur Askey, Jack Parnell, Alan A. Freeman & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 14 June 1975 – Series Three (38)
7 Jun 1975 – Series Three (37) – Viewers Winners Final 2
Show Winner: Lenny Henry (comedian / impressionist)
Notable Acts: Peter Price (comedian) – Liverpool DJ on Radio City
Panel: Tony Hatch, Clifford Davis, John Smith & George Elrick
Host: Nicky Martyn… Read More 7 Jun 1975 – Series Three (37) – Viewers Winners Final 2
31 May 1975 – Series Three (36)
Show Winner: Toby (six-piece group)
Notable Acts: Michael Barrymore (comedian)
Panel: Mickie Most, Arthur Askey, (possibly two of John Smith, Alan A. Freeman & Jack Parnell)
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 31 May 1975 – Series Three (36)
24 May 1975 – Series Three (Strike)
ITV strike action disrupts the planned New Faces schedule… Read More 24 May 1975 – Series Three (Strike)
17 May 1975 – Series Three (35)
Show Winner: Geoff Taylor (singer)
Panel: Mickie Most, Martin Jackson, George Elrick & Jimmy Henney
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 17 May 1975 – Series Three (35)
10 May 1975 – Series Three (34)
Show Winner: Derek Jones (comedian)
Viewers Winner: Carl Stuart (singer)
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
26 Apr 1975 – Series Three (32)
Show Winner: Spencer K. Gibbins (comedian / impressionist)
Viewers Winner: Adrian Sinclaire (singer)
Panel: Arthur Askey, Jack Parnell, Alan A. Freeman & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 26 Apr 1975 – Series Three (32)
19 Apr 1975 – Series Three (31)
Show Winner: Derek Jones (comedian / impressionist)
Viewers Winner: Barbara Hermans (vocalist)
Panel: Mickie Most, Jimmy Henney, George Elrick & Martin Jackson
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 19 Apr 1975 – Series Three (31)
12 Apr 1975 – Series Three (30)
Show Winner: Method (four-piece group)
Viewers Winner: Peter Price (singer / comedian)
Panel: Arthur Askey, Mickie Most, John Smith & Alan A. Freeman
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 12 Apr 1975 – Series Three (30)
5 Apr 1975 – Series Three (29)
Show Winner: Freddy Anthony (pianist)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Mickie Most + 2 Others
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 5 Apr 1975 – Series Three (29)
29 Mar 1975 – Series Three (28)
Joint Show Winners: Wayne Pritchett (comic mime) & Scarlet Jade (five-piece group)
Panel: Mickie Most, George Elrick, Arthur Askey & Jack Parnell
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 29 Mar 1975 – Series Three (28)
22 Mar 1975 – Series Three (27)
Show Winner: Joey Holliday (comedian)
Panel: Ted Ray, John Smith, Martin Jackson & Alan A. Freeman
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 22 Mar 1975 – Series Three (27)
15 Mar 1975 – Series Three (26)
Show Winner: Mike Felix (comedian / singer)
Panel: Jack Parnell, Mickie Most, John Robins & George Elrick
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 15 Mar 1975 – Series Three (26)
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
1 Mar 1975 – Series Three (24)
Show Winner: Al Dean (comedian)
Panel: Arthur Askey, Mickie Most, Martin Jackson & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 1 Mar 1975 – Series Three (24)
22 Feb 1975 – Series Three (23)
Show Winner: Son of a Gun (four-piece group)
Notable Acts: Paul Shane (comedy impressionist) – Later played Ted Bovis in Hi-di-Hi!
Panel: Tony Hatch, Ted Ray, Alan A. Freeman & Jack Parnell
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 22 Feb 1975 – Series Three (23)
15 Feb 1975 – Series Three (22)
Show Winner: Tommer Puppets (musical puppet act)
Panel: Mickie Most, George Elrick, John Robins & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 15 Feb 1975 – Series Three (22)
8 Feb 1975 – Series Three (21)
Show Winner: Dennis D’ell (singer / guitarist)
Panel: Clifford Davis, Martin Jackson, Jack Parnell & Ted Ray
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 8 Feb 1975 – Series Three (21)
