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        • 31 Jan 1976 – Series Four (7) – All Winners Final 1
        • 27 Mar 76 – Series Four (15) – All Winners Final 2
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        • 3 Jul 1976 – Series Four (29) – All Winners Final 4
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        • 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
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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
    • 2 Apr 1977 – Series Five Gala Final
    • 2 Apr 1978 – Series Six Gala Final
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You're A Star, Superstar

The History of ATV's New Faces

Tag: Lionel Blair

29 Jan 1978 – Series Six (21)

Joint Winners: Ann O’Brien (vocalist) & Peter John Mitchell (comedian)
100 points or more: Rogers & Hammersmith (comedy duo)
Panel: George Elrick, Shaw Taylor, Terry Wogan & Lionel Blair
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 29 Jan 1978 – Series Six (21)

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19 Nov 1977 – Series Six (11) – Near Misses 1

Show Winner: Bazz Harris (comedian)
Panel: Lionel Blair, Tony Hatch, Les Reed & Bridie Reid
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 19 Nov 1977 – Series Six (11) – Near Misses 1

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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 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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5 Feb 1977 – Series Five (22)

Joint Show Winners: Brother (trio) & Graham P Jolly (mind reader)
100 Points or more: Tony Kent (comedian)
Panel: Mickie Most, Shaw Taylor, Alan A. Freeman & Lionel Blair
Host: Derek Hobson
… Read More 5 Feb 1977 – Series Five (22)

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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)

Jan 17, 2021Feb 14, 2021 sparks683 Comments

27 Nov 1976 – Series Five (12)

Show Winner: Linda Fletcher (vocalist)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Shaw Taylor, Lionel Blair & Les Reed
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 27 Nov 1976 – Series Five (12)

Dec 23, 2020Apr 9, 2022 sparks685 Comments

30 Oct 1976 – Series Five (8) – All Winners Final 1

Show Winner: Mike ‘Stand’ Douglas (comedian)
Panel: Muriel Young, Lionel Blair, Shaw Taylor & Jack Parnell
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 30 Oct 1976 – Series Five (8) – All Winners Final 1

Nov 22, 2020Oct 10, 2021 sparks683 Comments

9 Oct 1976 – Series Five (5)

Show Winner: Paul John Forrest (guitar / vocal)
100 Points or more: Kerry Meadows (vocalist)
Panel: Tito Burns, Jack Parnell, Clifford Davis & Lionel Blair
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 9 Oct 1976 – Series Five (5)

Oct 4, 2020Oct 10, 2021 sparks682 Comments

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)

Oct 3, 2020Apr 12, 2022 sparks681 Comment

11 Sep 1976 – Series Five (1) – Winners & Near Misses 1

Show Winner: Simone (vocalist)
Panel: Alan A. Freeman, Shaw Taylor, Lionel Blair & Mickie Most
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 11 Sep 1976 – Series Five (1) – Winners & Near Misses 1

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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)

Jul 4, 2020Jan 13, 2021 sparks683 Comments

3 Jul 1976 – Series Four (29) – All Winners Final 4

Show Winner: Scoby Smith (five-piece group)
Viewers Panel Winner: Frank Leyton (vocalist)
Guest Act: Jodie Grey (vocalist) -formerly Joy Rose
Panel: David Bell, Tony Hatch, Noel Edmonds and Lionel Blair
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 3 Jul 1976 – Series Four (29) – All Winners Final 4

Jun 14, 2020Jan 22, 2022 sparks686 Comments

19 Jun 1976 – Series Four (27) – 100th Show

Show Winner: Pride (six-piece group)
Viewers Winner: Gingham (five-piece group)
Panel: Mickie Most, Lionel Blair, Shaw Taylor and Jack Parnell
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 19 Jun 1976 – Series Four (27) – 100th Show

Jun 9, 2020Jan 13, 2021 sparks682 Comments

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)

May 24, 2020Apr 24, 2022 sparks682 Comments

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

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)

May 2, 2020Feb 7, 2022 sparks6810 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)

Apr 25, 2020Feb 27, 2022 sparks682 Comments

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)

Apr 19, 2020Jan 3, 2021 sparks684 Comments

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Selected Act Profiles

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  • 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
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  • Dave Dee
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  • Ed Stewart
  • Evie Taylor
  • Geoff Love
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  • Hilary Kingsley
  • Ingrid Pitt
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  • Jack Warner
  • Janet Brown
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  • Jess Yates
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  • Joe Loss
  • John Hamp
  • John Robins
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  • 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
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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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