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        • 3 May 1975 – Series Three (33) – All Winners Final 4
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        • 19 Jul 1975 – Series Three (43) – Winners & Near Misses 2
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        • 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
        • 12 Feb 1977 – Series Five (23) – All Winners Show 3
      • Winners & Near Misses
        • 11 Sep 76 – Series Five – Winners & Near Misses 1
        • 18 Dec 1976 – Series Five (15) – Near Misses 2
        • 19 Mar 1977 – Series Five (28) – Winners & Near Misses 3
        • 26 Mar 1977 – Series Five (29) – Winners & Near Misses 4
    • Series Six
      • All Winners Final
        • 22 Oct 1977 – Series Six (7) – All Winners Show 1
        • 24 Dec 1977 – Series Six (16) – All Winners Show 2
        • 12 Feb 1978 – Series Six (23) – All Winners Show 3
      • Near Misses
        • 19 Nov 1977 – Series Six (11) – Near Misses Show 1
        • 31 Dec 1977 – Series Six (17) – Near Misses 2
        • 5 Mar 1978 – Series Six (26) – Near Misses 3
      • Winners & Near Misses
        • 26 Mar 1978 – Series Six (29) – Winners & Near Misses
      • Viewers Request Show
        • 19 Mar 1978 – Series Six (28) – Viewers Request Show
  • Years
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    • 1978
  • Grand Final
    • 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
    • 2 Apr 1977 – Series Five Gala Final
    • 2 Apr 1978 – Series Six Gala Final
  • Extras
    • New Faces – Facts & Figures
    • New Faces Footage
    • New Faces LP – 1975
    • New Faces Board Game – 1975
    • 12 Aug 1974 – After All I’ve Been Through (Documentary)
    • 6 Oct 1974 – New Faces Revue – Charity Show
    • 7 Jun 1977 – Make ‘Em Laugh (ATV)
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You're A Star, Superstar

The History of ATV's New Faces

Tag: Jimmy Henney

12 Mar 1978 – Series Six (27)

Show Winner: Patti Boulaye (vocalist) – MAXIMUM SCORE 120
100 Points or more: Alan J. Bartley (comedian) & Cass Nova (vocalist)
Panel: Tony Blackburn, Rosalie Horner, Jimmy Henney & Les Reed
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 12 Mar 1978 – Series Six (27)

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5 Feb 1978 – Series Six (22)

Show Winner: Soft Pedal (six-piece group)
100 points or more: Joe Jones (comedian)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Michael Aspel, Jimmy Henney & Les Reed
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 5 Feb 1978 – Series Six (22)

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15 Jan 1978 – Series Six (19)

Show Winner: Kirk St. James (vocalist)
100 Points or more: Ian Simpson (conjuror), Pinky Steede (vocalist) & Harry Pitch (harmonica player)
Panel: Danny La Rue, Michael Aspel, Jimmy Henney & Hilary Kingsley
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 15 Jan 1978 – Series Six (19)

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17 Dec 1977 – Series Six (15)

Show Winner: Christie ‘G’ (vocalist)
Viewer’s Request: Brian Carroll (comedian)
Panel: Mickie Most, Jack Parnell, Les Reed & Jimmy Henney
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 17 Dec 1977 – Series Six (15)

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12 Nov 1977 – Series Six (10)

Show Winner: Stella Starr (vocalist)
100 Points or more: Steve Cassidy (vocalist / guitarist), Hercules (comedy strong man) & Mike Johnson (jazz guitarist)
Panel: Danny La Rue, Mickie Most, Jimmy Henney & Peter Prichard
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 12 Nov 1977 – Series Six (10)

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1 Oct 1977 – Series Six (4)

Show Winner: Leigh-Grant Explosion (six-piece group)
Panel: Terry Wogan, Lionel Blair, Jimmy Henney & Les Reed
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 1 Oct 1977 – Series Six (4)

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26 Mar 1977 – Series Five (29) – Winners & Near Misses 4

Show Winner: Peter Collins with Style (four-piece group)
Panel: Mickie Most,Martin Jackson, Jimmy Henney & Les Reed
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 26 Mar 1977 – Series Five (29) – Winners & Near Misses 4

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12 Mar 1977 – Series Five (27)

Joint Winners: Wine & Roses (five-piece group) & J.J. Stewart (comedian)
100 Points or more: Mother Nature’s Children (four-piece group) & Mr Carline & Mr Walling (comedy double act)
Panel: Jimmy Henney, Jack Parnell, Peter Prichard & George Elrick
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 12 Mar 1977 – Series Five (27)

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26 Feb 1977 – Series Five (25)

Show Winner: The Bob Clarke Ensemble (jazz trio)
100 Points or more: Peter Collins with Style (four-piece group) & John Lord (vocal / pianist)
Panel: Jimmy Henney, Peter Prichard, Lionel Blair & Martin Jackson
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 26 Feb 1977 – Series Five (25)

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29 Jan 1977 – Series Five (21)

Show Winner: Gillian Burns (vocalist)
100 Points or more: Les Wilson (comedian) & Tamashante (five-piece group)
Panel: Mickie Most, Jack Parnell, Jimmy Henney & Peter Prichard
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 29 Jan 1977 – Series Five (21)

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8 Jan 1977 – Series Five (18)

Show Winner: Tricia Parnell (vocalist)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Alan A. Freeman, Jimmy Henney & Joe Loss
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 8 Jan 1977 – Series Five (18)

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16 Oct 1976 – Series Five (6)

Show Winner: Mike ‘Stand’ Douglas (comedian)
100 Points or more: Ian ‘Sludge’ Lees (comedian)
Panel: Tony Blackburn, Mickie Most, Jimmy Henney & Alan A.Freeman
Host: Derek Hobson
… Read More 16 Oct 1976 – Series Five (6)

Nov 9, 2020Feb 14, 2021 sparks685 Comments

25 Sep 1976 – Series Five (3)

Show Winner: Flair (vocal / guitar trio)
Panel: Jimmy Henney, Shaw Taylor, Tony Hatch & Peter Prichard
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 25 Sep 1976 – Series Five (3)

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17 Jul 1976 – Series Four (31)

Show Winner: Glen Curtin (vocalist)
Viewers panel winner: Fairfield Welles (group)
Panel: Alan A. Freeman, Jimmy Henney, Jack Parnell & Lionel Blair
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 17 Jul 1976 – Series Four (31)

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12 Jun 1976 – Series Four (26)

Show and viewers panel winner: The Rickard Brothers (vocal duo)
Panel: Tony Hatch, John Hamp, Noel Edmonds and Jimmy Henney
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 12 Jun 1976 – Series Four (26)

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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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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)

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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)

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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

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7 Feb 1976 – Series Four (8)

Show Winners: Bob Read (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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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