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        • 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
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        • 28 Jun 1975 – Series Three (40) – Winners & Near Misses 1
        • 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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    • 1976
    • 1977
    • 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: John Smith

5 Nov 1977 – Series Six (9)

Show Winner: Flash (five-piece group)
100 Points or more: Nick Barry (vocalist / comedian)
Viewer’s Request: Michel Henry (speciality act)
Panel: Ken Irwin, George Elrick, Tony Hatch & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 5 Nov 1977 – Series Six (9)

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17 Sep 1977 – Series Six (2)

Show Winner: Pat O’Hare (vocalist)
100 Points or more: Angel Caan (vocalist)
Panel: Jack Parnell, John Smith, Shaw Taylor & Ken Irwin
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 17 Sep 1977 – Series Six (2)

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19 Mar 1977 – Series Five (28) – Winners & Near Misses 3

Joint Winners: Bob Clarke Ensemble (jazz trio) & Mr Carline & Mr Walling (comedy double act)
Panel: Muriel Young, John Smith, Les Reed & George Elrick
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 19 Mar 1977 – Series Five (28) – Winners & Near Misses 3

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19 Feb 1977 – Series Five (24)

* Joint Show Winners: U.S.A.U.K. (six-piece group), Dario and Delia (guitar / vocal duo) & Fresh (four-piece group)
Panel: Mickie Most, Shaw Taylor, John Smith & Les Reed
Host: Derek Hobson
* The ONLY three-way tie in the history of the show… Read More 19 Feb 1977 – Series Five (24)

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15 Jan 1977 – Series Five (19)

Show Winner: Dave Curtis (vocal / guitar)
100 Points or more: Tina (vocalist) & Sullivan (five-piece group)
Panel: Lionel Blair, John Smith, Shaw Taylor & Geoff Love
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 15 Jan 1977 – Series Five (19)

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11 Dec 1976 – Series Five (14)

Show Winner: Nickey Gunn (comedian)
Panel: Mickie Most, John Smith, Joe Loss & Jack Parnell
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 11 Dec 1976 – Series Five (14)

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13 Nov 1976 – Series Five (10)

Show Winner: Crick’s Canine Wonders (dog act)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Muriel Young, Alan A. Freeman & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 13 Nov 1976 – Series Five (10)

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2 Oct 1976 – Series Five (4)

Show Winner: Redwood (four-piece group)
Panel: Muriel Young, Lionel Blair, Mickie Most & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 2 Oct 1976 – Series Five (4)

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24 Jul 1976 – Series Four (32) – Winners & Viewers Winners 1

Show Winner & Viewers Panel Winner: Eve Adam (vocalist)
Panel: Mickie Most, Noel Edmonds, George Elrick & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson

… Read More 24 Jul 1976 – Series Four (32) – Winners & Viewers Winners 1

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26 Jun 1976 – Series Four (28)

Show Winner: Frank Leyton (vocalist)
Viewers Panel Winner: Birth (four-piece group)
Panel: George Elrick, Janet Brown, John Smith and Mickie Most
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 26 Jun 1976 – Series Four (28)

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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)

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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)

May 9, 2020Jan 13, 2021 sparks682 Comments

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)

May 1, 2020Apr 5, 2022 sparks683 Comments

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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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)

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20 Apr 1974 – Series Two (3)

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

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1 Dec 1973 – Series One (10)

Show Winner: Trotto (folk trio)
Notable Acts: Les Dennis (comedian)
Panel: John Smith, Katie Boyle & Clement Freud
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 1 Dec 1973 – Series One (10)

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13 Oct 1973 – Series One (3)

Show Winner: Anthony Waters (actor/singer)
Panel: Clement Freud, Evie Taylor & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 13 Oct 1973 – Series One (3)

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6 Oct 1973 – Series One (2)

Show Winner: John D. Bryant (guitarist / vocalist)
Panel: Evie Taylor, Dickie Hurran & John Smith
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 6 Oct 1973 – Series One (2)

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31 May 1973 – Midlands Trial Episode

Show Winner: Jennifer Jones (singer)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Noele Gordon, John Smith & Clive James
Host: Leslie Crowther… Read More 31 May 1973 – Midlands Trial Episode

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Series

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

Trivia

  • Facts & Figures

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
  • Sandi Ann Leigh
  • Shep Woolley
  • Showaddywaddy
  • Tom Waite
  • Trevor Chance
  • Yakity Yak

Panel Judge Appearances

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

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ATV New Faces BLOG

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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