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
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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 Jun 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 Jun 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 (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
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)
1 Feb 1975 – Series Three (20) – Viewers Winners Final 1
Show Winner: 20th Century Steel Sound (nine-piece group)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Mickie Most, John Smith & Derek Hobson
Host: Nicky Martyn… Read More 1 Feb 1975 – Series Three (20) – Viewers Winners Final 1
25 Jan 1975 – Series Three (19)
Show Winner: Luie Caballero (comedian / impressionist)
Panel: Ted Ray, George Elrick, John Robins & Alan A. Freeman
Host: Derek Hobson
… Read More 25 Jan 1975 – Series Three (19)
18 Jan 1975 – Series Three (18)
Show Winner: McGee McNamara (singer)
Viewers Winner: Sounds Familiar (four-piece vocal harmony group)
Panel: Mickie Most, Jack Parnell, John Smith & Clifford Davis
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 18 Jan 1975 – Series Three (18)
11 Jan 1975 – Series Three (17)
Show Winner: Lenny Henry (impressionist / comedian)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Martin Jackson, George Elrick & Ted Ray
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 11 Jan 1975 – Series Three (17)
4 Jan 1975 – Series Three (16) – All Winners Final 2
Show Winner: Marti Caine (comedian)
Panel: Mickie Most, Tony Hatch, John Smith & Derek Hobson
Host: Nicky Martyn… Read More 4 Jan 1975 – Series Three (16) – All Winners Final 2
28 Dec 1974 – Series Three (15)
Show Winner: Jefferson Lincoln (vocal / comedy act)
Viewers Winner: Mike Lancaster (comedian)
Panel: Clifford Davis, Alan A. Freeman, John Robins & Jack Parnell
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 28 Dec 1974 – Series Three (15)
21 Dec 1974 – Series Three (14)
Show Winner: Marti Caine (comedian)
Viewers Choice: 20th Century Steel Sound (nine-piece steel band)
Panel: Ted Ray, Martin Jackson, Mickie Most & Jack Parnell
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 21 Dec 1974 – Series Three (14)
14 Dec 1974 – Series Three (13)
Show Winner: M3 (harmony trio)
Panel: Tony Hatch, George Elrick, John Smith & Alan A. Freeman
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 14 Dec 1974 – Series Three (13)
7 Dec 1974 – Series Three (12)
Show Winner: Paul and Barry Harman (comedy song / dance duo)
Panel: Mickie Most, Ted Ray, Jack Parnell & Clifford Davis
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 7 Dec 1974 – Series Three (12)
30 Nov 1974 – Series Three (11)
Joint Show Winners: Kenny Bee (comedian) & Jim Clearly & Davies (boy and girlfriend duo)
Viewers Winner: Peter Crane (singer)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Arthur Askey + Others
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 30 Nov 1974 – Series Three (11)
23 Nov 1974 – Series Three (10)
Show Winner: Lee and Marie Grant (vocal duo)
Viewers Choice: Pete Duffy (comedian)
Panel: Clifford Davis, George Elrick, John Smith & Ted Ray
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 23 Nov 1974 – Series Three (10)
16 Nov 1974 – Series Three (9)
Show Winner: Billy Moocho (comedian)
Panel: Mickie Most, Arthur Askey, Jack Parnell & Alan A. Freeman
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 16 Nov 1974 – Series Three (9)
9 Nov 1974 – Series Three (8) – All Winners Final 1
Show Winner: Tony Maiden (impressionist)
Notable Acts: Les Dennis (impressionist)
Victoria Wood (comedy songwriter)
Malandra Newman (singer / comedy) – future Emmerdale soap actor
Panel: Ted Ray, George Elrick, Clifford Davis & Derek Hobson
Host: Nicky Martyn… Read More 9 Nov 1974 – Series Three (8) – All Winners Final 1
2 Nov 1974 – Series Three (7)
Show Winner: Malandra Newman (eight year-old singer / comedy)
Viewers Winner: Stuart Jason (singer)
Panel:Tony Hatch, Mickie Most, Arthur Askey & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 2 Nov 1974 – Series Three (7)
26 Oct 1974 – Series Three (6)
Show Winner: Jess and the Gingerbread (country & western group)
Panel: Arthur Askey, Clifford Davis, Alan A. Freeman & Other
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 26 Oct 1974 – Series Three (6)
19 Oct 1974 – Series Three (5)
Show Winner: Tony Maiden (impressionist)
Panel: Tony Hatch, George Elrick, Ted Ray & Jack Parnell
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 19 Oct 1974 – Series Three (5)
12 Oct 1974 – Series Three (4)
Show Winner: Victoria Wood (comedy songwriter)
Panel: Mickie Most, Ted Ray, Clifford Davis & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 12 Oct 1974 – Series Three (4)
5 Oct 1974 – Series Three (3)
Show Winner: Susan Morris (opera singer)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Arthur Askey, George Elrick & Alan A. Freeman
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 5 Oct 1974 – Series Three (3)
28 Sep 1974 – Series Three (2)
Show Winner: Mint (group)
Viewers Winner: Johnnie Kennedy (comedian)
Panel: Mickie Most, Ted Ray, Clifford Davis & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 28 Sep 1974 – Series Three (2)
21 Sep 1974 – Series Three (1)
Show Winner: Les Dennis (impressionist)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Mickie Most, Arthur Askey & Clifford Davis
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 21 Sep 1974 – Series Three (1)
12 Aug 1974 – After All I’ve Been Through (Documentary)
Documentary film about the audition process for New Faces. The documentary title was taken from the song Francis Mallon sang on the show in Series Two.… Read More 12 Aug 1974 – After All I’ve Been Through (Documentary)
Jul 1974 – Series Three Auditions
Series Three will have no females on the panel.
Artistes new to network television are cordially invited to write for an audition at one of the centres covering their area. Auditions will be held throughout the country and will continue after the series has recommenced.… Read More Jul 1974 – Series Three Auditions
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
29 Jun 1974 – Series Two (12)
Show Winner: Susan Cope (singer / pianist)
Viewers Choice: The Hart Family (four-piece group)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Mickie Most, Clifford Davis & Arthur Askey
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 29 Jun 1974 – Series Two (12)
22 Jun 1974 – Series Two (11)
Show Winner: Johnny Carroll (comedian)
Viewers Choice: Glentones (nineteen-piece band)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Mickie Most, Clifford Davis & Arthur Askey
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 22 Jun 1974 – Series Two (11)
8 Jun 1974 – Series Two (10)
Show Winner: Nicola Christie (singer)
Viewers Choice: Glen and Lisa Fraser (Scottish piper and dancer)
Notable Acts: Imagination’s lead singer went on to have huge chart success as Bonnie Tyler
Panel: Tony Hatch, Mickie Most, Clifford Davis & Arthur Askey
Host: Derek Hobson … Read More 8 Jun 1974 – Series Two (10)
1 Jun 1974 – Series Two (9)
Show Winner: Michelle Fisher (singer)
Viewers Choice: D. J. Pope (male vocalist)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Clifford Davis, Arthur Askey & Ingrid Pitt
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 1 Jun 1974 – Series Two (9)
25 May 1974 – Series Two (8)
Show Winner: Aiden J. Harvey (impressionist)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Mickie Most, Clifford Davis & Arthur Askey
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 25 May 1974 – Series Two (8)
18 May 1974 – Series Two (7)
Show Winner: Jeffrey Hooper (singer / guitar)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Clifford Davis, John Smith & Marjorie Proops
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 18 May 1974 – Series Two (7)
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