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        • 9 Nov 1974 – Series Three (8) – All Winners Final 1
        • 4 Jan 1975 – Series Three (16) – All Winners Final 2
        • 8 Mar 1975 – Series Three (25) – All Winners Final 3
        • 3 May 1975 – Series Three (33) – All Winners Final 4
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        • 1 Feb 1975 – Series Three (20) – Viewers Winners Final 1
        • 7 Jun 1975 – Series Three (37) – Viewers Winners Final 2
      • Winners & Near Misses
        • 28 Jun 1975 – Series Three (40) – Winners & Near Misses 1
        • 19 Jul 1975 – Series Three (43) – Winners & Near Misses 2
    • Series Four
      • All Winners Final
        • 31 Jan 1976 – Series Four (7) – All Winners Final (1)
        • 27 Mar 76 – Series Four (15) – All Winners Final 2
        • 15 May 76 – Series Four (22) – All Winners Show 3
        • 3 Jul 1976 – Series Four (29) – All Winners Final 4
      • Viewers Winners Final
        • 28 Feb 76 – Series Four (11) – Viewers Winners Final 1
        • 5 Jun 76 – Series Four (25) – Viewers Winners Final 2
        • 24 Jul 76 – Series Four (32) – Winners & Viewers Winners (1)
    • Series Five
      • All Winners Final
        • 30 Oct 1976 – Series Five (8) – All Winners Final 1
        • 25 Dec 1976 – Series Five (16) – All Winners Show 2
      • Winners & Near Misses
        • 11 Sep 76 – Series Five – Winners & Near Misses (1)
        • 18 Dec 1976 – Series Five (15) – Near Misses 2
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    • 29 Dec 1973 – Series One Grand Final
    • 6 Jul 1974 – Series Two Grand Final
    • 27 Jul 1975 – Series Three Grand Final
    • 31 Jul 1976 – Series Four Gala Final
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    • 12 Aug 1974 – After All I’ve Been Through (Documentary)
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Tag: 1974

28 December 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 December 1974 – Series Three (15)

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16 November 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 November 1974 – Series Three (9)

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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

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26 October 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 October 1974 – Series Three (6)

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19 October 1974 – Series Three (5)

Show Winner: Tony Maiden (impressionist)
Panel: Tony Hatch, George Elrick, Ted Ray & Jack Parnell
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 19 October 1974 – Series Three (5)

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12 October 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 October 1974 – Series Three (4)

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5 October 1974 – Series Three (3)

Show Winner: Susan Morris (opera singer)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Arthur Askey, George Elrick + Other
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 5 October 1974 – Series Three (3)

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28 September 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 September 1974 – Series Three (2)

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21 September 1974 – Series Three (1)

Show Winner: Les Dennis (impressionist)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Mickie Most, Arthur Askey & Clifford Davis
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 21 September 1974 – Series Three (1)

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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)

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July 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 July 1974 – Series Three Auditions

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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

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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)

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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)

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8 Jun 1974 – Series Two (10)

Show Winner: Nicola Christie (singer)
Viewers Choice: Glen and Lisa Fraser (Scottish piper and dancer)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Mickie Most, Clifford Davis & Arthur Askey
Host: Derek Hobson … Read More 8 Jun 1974 – Series Two (10)

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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)

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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)

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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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11 May 1974 – Series Two (6)

Show Winner: The Cosmopolitans (singing trio)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Clifford Davis, Ted Ray + Other
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 11 May 1974 – Series Two (6)

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4 May 1974 – Series Two (5)

Show Winner: Jimmy Lister (comedian)
Viewers Choice: Freewheelers (four-piece folk group)
Panel: Mickie Most, Clifford Davis, Ted Ray & Barbara Kelly
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 4 May 1974 – Series Two (5)

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27 April 1974 – Series Two (4)

Show Winner: Nicky Martyn (comedian)
Panel: Tony Hatch, John Smith, Ted Ray & Katie Boyle
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 27 April 1974 – Series Two (4)

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20 April 1974 – Series Two (3)

Show Winner: Tony Gerrard (comedian)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Jack Warner, John Smith & Barbara Kelly
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 20 April 1974 – Series Two (3)

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13 April 1974 – Series Two (2)

Show Winner: Sweet Sensation (eight-piece group)
Notable Acts: Duggie Small (comedian)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Clifford Davis, Katie Boyle + Other
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 13 April 1974 – Series Two (2)

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6 April 1974 – Series Two (1)

Show Winner: Art Nouveau (four-piece group)
Viewers Choice: Les Dennis (comedian)
Notable Acts: Pete Conway (comedian) – Father of Robbie Williams
Panel: Tony Hatch, Clifford Davis, Arthur Askey & Noele Gordon
Host: Derek Hobson … Read More 6 April 1974 – Series Two (1)

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February 1974 – Series Two Auditions

Series Two audition dates and venues.
ATV need nearly 100 new acts of all kinds for their 13 week “New Faces” television series. “New Faces” will give new talent a chance on television throughout the country.… Read More February 1974 – Series Two Auditions

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Series

  • Pilot
  • Series One
  • Series Two
  • Series Three
  • Series Four
  • Series Five

Selected Act Profiles

  • Al Dean
  • Bobby Kaye
  • Bruce Thompson
  • Charlie James
  • Chris North & Jill
  • Danny and Dereth
  • Easy Street
  • Elaine Simmons
  • Janice Hoyte
  • Just Oliver
  • Maureen Moreland (The Mighty Atom)
  • Patsy Powell and the Playboys
  • Paul Shane
  • Pete Conway
  • Shep Woolley
  • Showaddywaddy
  • Tom Waite
  • Trevor Chance
  • Yakity Yak

Panel Judge Appearances

  • Alan A Freeman
  • Arthur Askey
  • Barbara Kelly
  • Bernie Rothkopf
  • Bill Ward
  • Bryan Blackburn
  • Clement Freud
  • Clifford Davis
  • Clive James
  • Danny La Rue
  • David Bell
  • Derek Hobson
  • Dickie Hurran
  • Evie Taylor
  • Geoff Love
  • George Elrick
  • Ingrid Pitt
  • Jack Parnell
  • Jack Warner
  • Janet Brown
  • Jean Morton
  • Jess Yates
  • Jimmy Henney
  • Joe Loss
  • John Hamp
  • John Robins
  • John Smith
  • Katie Boyle
  • Les Reed
  • Lionel Blair
  • Lonnie Donegan
  • Marjorie Proops
  • Martin Jackson
  • Mary Whitehouse
  • Mickie Most
  • Muriel Young
  • Noel Edmonds
  • Noele Gordon
  • Norman Vaughan
  • Peter Prichard
  • Shaw Taylor
  • Ted Ray
  • Tito Burns
  • Tony Blackburn
  • Tony Hatch

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Following extensive research of newspaper archives this blog catalogues the shows, judges, acts and winners of the ATV talent show New Faces. There are also numerous career profiles of notable acts that have appeared on the show, some that became household names and some who’s star faded all too quickly. This is a work in progress and will eventually document all six series of the seventies plus the three revival series from the eighties.

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