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        • 31 Jan 1976 – Series Four (7) – All Winners Final 1
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      • 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
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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
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    • 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: Martin Jackson

5 Mar 1978 – Series Six (26) – Near Misses 3

Show Winner: Civvy Street (five-piece group)
Guest Act: Geoff Taylor (vocalist)
Panel: Martin Jackson, Mickie Most, Les Reed & Muriel Young
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 5 Mar 1978 – Series Six (26) – Near Misses 3

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22 Jan 1978 – Series Six (20)

Show Winner: Flint (four-piece group)
100 points or more: Jamie Michael Stewart
(vocalist)
Panel: Mickie Most, Martin Jackson, Bridie Reid & Peter Prichard
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 22 Jan 1978 – Series Six (20)

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29 Oct 1977 – Series Six (8)

Show Winner: Annie Bright (vocalist)
100 Points or more: Dave Wills (comedian) & Suede (vocal / guitar group)
Panel: Mickie Most, Muriel Young, Martin Jackson & Michael Aspel
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 29 Oct 1977 – Series Six (8)

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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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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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1 Jan 1977 – Series Five (17)

Show Winner: Quinn (five-piece group)
Notable Act: Art Sutter (pianist / vocalist)
Panel: Muriel Young, Peter Prichard, Jack Parnell & Martin Jackson
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 1 Jan 1977 – Series Five (17)

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4 Dec 1976 – Series Five (13)

Show Winner: Bryan Taylor (vocalist)
100 Points or more: Christie Lee (drummer) & Ding-a-Ling (seven-piece showband)
Panel: Mickie Most, Martin Jackson, Muriel Young & Peter Prichard
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 4 Dec 1976 – Series Five (13)

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23 Oct 1976 – Series Five (7)

Show Winner: Roy Walker (comedian)
100 Points or more: Penny Farthing (four-piece group) & Jamie Stone (pianist / vocalist)
Panel: Mickie Most, Martin Jackson, George Elrick & Les Reed
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 23 Oct 1976 – Series Five (7)

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18 Sep 1976 – Series Five (2)

Show Winner: Lee Wilson (vocalist / comedian)
Panel: George Elrick, Tony Hatch, David Bell & Martin Jackson
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 18 Sep 1976 – Series Five (2)

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31 Jul 1976 – Series Four Gala Final

Show Winner: Roger de Courcey (ventriloquist)
Guest Act: Marti Caine (comedian)
Panel: Bernie Rothkopf, Tony Hatch, Jack Parnell & Martin Jackson
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 31 Jul 1976 – Series Four Gala Final

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10 Jul 1976 – Series Four (30)

Show Winner: Judy Peers (Vocalist)
Viewers Panel Winner: Greengage (five-piece group)
Panel: Les Cocks, Mickie Most, Shaw Taylor & Martin Jackson
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 10 Jul 1976 – Series Four (30)

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5 Jun 1976 – Series Four (25) – Viewers Winners Final 2

Show winner: Cissy Stone Band (six-piece group)
Viewers panel winner: Bodean (five-piece group)
Guest Act: Nicky Martyn (comedian)
Panel: Alan A. Freeman, Martin Jackson, Mickie Most & Janet Brown
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 5 Jun 1976 – Series Four (25) – Viewers Winners Final 2

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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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17 Apr 1976 – Series Four (18)

Show Winner: Simone (vocalist)
Viewers Panel Winner: Bodean (five-piece group)
Panel: John Hamp, Martin Jackson, George Elrick and Shaw Taylor
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 17 Apr 1976 – Series Four (18)

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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)

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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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31 Jan 1976 – Series Four (7) – All Winners Final 1

Show Winner: Roger de Courcey (ventriloquist)
Panel: Mickie Most, Ted Ray, Martin Jackson & Derek Hobson
Host: Peter Price… Read More 31 Jan 1976 – Series Four (7) – All Winners Final 1

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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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3 Jan 1976 – Series Four (3)

Show Winner: Allan Mills (comedian)
Viewers Panel Winner: Monopoly (five-piece group)
Panel: Ted Ray, Martin Jackson, Alan A. Freeman & Jack Parnell
Host: Derek Hobson… Read More 3 Jan 1976 – Series Four (3)

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27 Jul 1975 – Series Three Grand Final

Grand Final from the London Palladium
Show Winner: Marti Caine (comedian)
Panel: Tony Hatch, Martin Jackson, Arthur Askey & Bernie Rothkopf
Host: Nicky Martyn
Presented by: Derek Hobson… Read More 27 Jul 1975 – Series Three Grand Final

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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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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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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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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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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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  • Dickie Hurran
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  • Evie Taylor
  • Geoff Love
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  • Hilary Kingsley
  • Ingrid Pitt
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  • Jack Warner
  • Janet Brown
  • Jean Morton
  • 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
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  • Rosalie Horner
  • Shaw Taylor
  • Ted Ray
  • Terry Wogan
  • 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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