Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

Ended First aired 13/Jun/1956 United Kingdom English 22 season(s) 507 episode(s)
A radio, and later television, talent show originally hosted by Hughie Green, with a late-1980s revival hosted by Bob Monkhouse, and later by previous winner Les Dawson.

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Season 22 · 31 March 1990 - 2 June 1990
9 episode(s) · Air date: 31/Mar/1990
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Hosted by Les Dawson

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Hosted by Les Dawson

S22E9
Final
Air date: 02/Jun/1990
Summary

The stage is set for the final of television's top talent show. Host Les Dawson presents tonight's live programme, with performances from the winners of previous shows as well as some of your favourites from throughout the series. Seize your opportunity and take part in this national television event by casting your telephone vote.

Summary

The stage is set for the final of television's top talent show. Host Les Dawson presents tonight's live programme, with performances from the winners of previous shows as well as some of your favourites from throughout the series. Seize your opportunity and take part in this national television event by casting your telephone vote.

S22E4
Episode 4
Air date: 21/Apr/1990
Summary

It's your opportunity to vote for the stars of tomorrow - tonight! Dawson introduces six more acts new to network television and reveals the winner from last week's show. Guest artist: Gary St John. The contestants on this episode are: Three's Company - singing and dancing trio, Jimmy Bright - comedian, Crossfire - rock band, Romy - singer, Antonio Zambardi - magician (the music he performs to is the theme from the television show Juliet Bravo), Lucinda - harpist

Summary

It's your opportunity to vote for the stars of tomorrow - tonight! Dawson introduces six more acts new to network television and reveals the winner from last week's show. Guest artist: Gary St John. The contestants on this episode are: Three's Company - singing and dancing trio, Jimmy Bright - comedian, Crossfire - rock band, Romy - singer, Antonio Zambardi - magician (the music he performs to is the theme from the television show Juliet Bravo), Lucinda - harpist

S22E3
Episode 3
Air date: 14/Apr/1990
Summary

Guest artist: Melanie Jay. Mark Rattray - singer, Chris 'Nipper' Thomas - comedian, Tammy Coleman - singer, Adonis - dance trio, Clinton Jaimes - singer, Terry Devon - impressionist, Andrew Dunscombe - pianist

Summary

Guest artist: Melanie Jay. Mark Rattray - singer, Chris 'Nipper' Thomas - comedian, Tammy Coleman - singer, Adonis - dance trio, Clinton Jaimes - singer, Terry Devon - impressionist, Andrew Dunscombe - pianist

S22E2
Episode 2
Air date: 07/Apr/1990
Summary

Will you agree with this week's audience decision ? Tonight it's your opportunity to be a star-maker by casting your all-important telephone vote for the act which impresses you most. Guest artist: Comisar.

Summary

Will you agree with this week's audience decision ? Tonight it's your opportunity to be a star-maker by casting your all-important telephone vote for the act which impresses you most. Guest artist: Comisar.

S22E1
Episode 1
Air date: 31/Mar/1990
Summary

Tonight for the first time the show is hosted by one of the greatest stars ever produced by it. Guest artist: Brenda Cochrane , winner of Opportunity Knocks 1989.

Summary

Tonight for the first time the show is hosted by one of the greatest stars ever produced by it. Guest artist: Brenda Cochrane , winner of Opportunity Knocks 1989.

Season 21 · Bob Says Opportunity Knocks - Series 3
13 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Mar/1989
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4 March 1989 - 3 June 1989

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4 March 1989 - 3 June 1989

S21E13
Final
Air date: 03/Jun/1989
Summary

At last, the stage is set for the grand final of television's top talent show. Tonight's live programme presents performances from the winners of previous shows, together with some of your favourites from throughout the series. Seize the opportunity to take part in this national television event by casting your telephone vote. You are the starmaker!

Summary

At last, the stage is set for the grand final of television's top talent show. Tonight's live programme presents performances from the winners of previous shows, together with some of your favourites from throughout the series. Seize the opportunity to take part in this national television event by casting your telephone vote. You are the starmaker!

S21E6
Episode 6
Air date: 08/Apr/1989
Summary

Starring Bob Monkhouse who introduces five more acts and reveals the winner from last week's show. This is your opportunity to help make the stars of tomorrow. Judge the six acts on tonight's show - then cast your telephone vote for the one which impressed you most.

Summary

Starring Bob Monkhouse who introduces five more acts and reveals the winner from last week's show. This is your opportunity to help make the stars of tomorrow. Judge the six acts on tonight's show - then cast your telephone vote for the one which impressed you most.

S21E3
Episode 3
Air date: 18/Mar/1989
Summary

There are five more acts new to network TV to choose from this week. Seize the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the performance which impresses you most. The numbers to call are listed below.

Summary

There are five more acts new to network TV to choose from this week. Seize the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the performance which impresses you most. The numbers to call are listed below.

S21E2
Episode 2
Air date: 11/Mar/1989
Summary

Who won last week's show ? Will you agree with this week's audience decision ? Tonight it's your opportunity to be a star-maker by casting your all-important telephone vote for the act which impresses you most. The numbers to call are listed below - vote for the stars of tomorrow... tonight!

Summary

Who won last week's show ? Will you agree with this week's audience decision ? Tonight it's your opportunity to be a star-maker by casting your all-important telephone vote for the act which impresses you most. The numbers to call are listed below - vote for the stars of tomorrow... tonight!

S21E1
Episode 1
Air date: 04/Mar/1989
Summary

From Belfast to London, from Glasgow to Exeter and from Newport to Newcastle, the production team have travelled the length and breadth of the country auditioning thousands of artists in the search for the stars of tomorrow. Tonight opportunity knocks for: Act 1: Morgan Lee James, Act 2: Reading Mormon Choir, Act 3: Sid Scouse, Act 4: Zoe Tyler, Act 5: lone Brown, Act 6: De-Comisar

Summary

From Belfast to London, from Glasgow to Exeter and from Newport to Newcastle, the production team have travelled the length and breadth of the country auditioning thousands of artists in the search for the stars of tomorrow. Tonight opportunity knocks for: Act 1: Morgan Lee James, Act 2: Reading Mormon Choir, Act 3: Sid Scouse, Act 4: Zoe Tyler, Act 5: lone Brown, Act 6: De-Comisar

Season 20 · Bob Says Opportunity Knocks - Series 2
13 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Mar/1988
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5 March 1988 - 4 June 1988

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5 March 1988 - 4 June 1988

S20E13
Final
Air date: 04/Jun/1988
Summary

The Final starring Bob Monkhouse. At last the stage is set for the grand final of television's top talent show. It's the climax of a year of nationwide auditions and a series of top-rated programmes. Tonight's all-winners final presents performances from the winners of previous shows together with some of your favourites from throughout the series. Take part in this national television event by casting your telephone vote!

Summary

The Final starring Bob Monkhouse. At last the stage is set for the grand final of television's top talent show. It's the climax of a year of nationwide auditions and a series of top-rated programmes. Tonight's all-winners final presents performances from the winners of previous shows together with some of your favourites from throughout the series. Take part in this national television event by casting your telephone vote!

S20E12
Episode 12
Air date: 28/May/1988
Summary

It's your opportunity to vote for the stars of tomorrow tonight! Bob introduces six more new-to-network TV acts, and reveals the winner from last week's show. Remember, you are the starmaker!

Summary

It's your opportunity to vote for the stars of tomorrow tonight! Bob introduces six more new-to-network TV acts, and reveals the winner from last week's show. Remember, you are the starmaker!

S20E11
Episode 11
Air date: 21/May/1988
Summary

Starring Bob Monkhouse who introduces six more new-to-network TV acts, and reveals the winner from last week's show. Remember, you are the starmaker! Jane Harrison - opera singer, Joe Camay - comedian, Amanda - pop singer, Derek Homer - 13 year old classical pianist, Alan McKenzie - 15 year old singer, Les Rodgers - magician

Summary

Starring Bob Monkhouse who introduces six more new-to-network TV acts, and reveals the winner from last week's show. Remember, you are the starmaker! Jane Harrison - opera singer, Joe Camay - comedian, Amanda - pop singer, Derek Homer - 13 year old classical pianist, Alan McKenzie - 15 year old singer, Les Rodgers - magician

S20E9
Episode 9
Air date: 07/May/1988
Summary

Bob introduces six more talented acts, new to network television, plus the winner from last week's show. You can see the stars of tomorrow tonight, on the only TV talent show which is open to all!

Summary

Bob introduces six more talented acts, new to network television, plus the winner from last week's show. You can see the stars of tomorrow tonight, on the only TV talent show which is open to all!

S20E8
Episode 8
Air date: 23/Apr/1988
Summary

Here's your weekly opportunity to help make the stars of tomorrow. Judge the seven acts on tonight's show - then cast your vote for the one which impressed you most.

Summary

Here's your weekly opportunity to help make the stars of tomorrow. Judge the seven acts on tonight's show - then cast your vote for the one which impressed you most.

S20E7
Episode 7
Air date: 16/Apr/1988
Summary

Here's your weekly opportunity to help make the stars of tomorrow. Judge the seven acts on tonight's show - then cast your all-important telephone vote for the one which impresses you most.

Summary

Here's your weekly opportunity to help make the stars of tomorrow. Judge the seven acts on tonight's show - then cast your all-important telephone vote for the one which impresses you most.

S20E6
Episode 6
Air date: 09/Apr/1988
Summary

Tonight, Bob introduces six more acts, all new to network TV, plus your chosen winner from last week's show. Do take the opportunity of casting your all-important telephone vote for the performance which impresses you. Remember, you are the star-maker!

Summary

Tonight, Bob introduces six more acts, all new to network TV, plus your chosen winner from last week's show. Do take the opportunity of casting your all-important telephone vote for the performance which impresses you. Remember, you are the star-maker!

S20E5
Episode 5
Air date: 02/Apr/1988
Summary

This is your chance to see the stars of tomorrow tonight, when Bob introduces six more talented acts, all new to network TV, plus your chosen winner from last week's show. Do take the opportunity of casting your all-important telephone vote for the act which impresses you most. Remember, you are the star-maker!

Summary

This is your chance to see the stars of tomorrow tonight, when Bob introduces six more talented acts, all new to network TV, plus your chosen winner from last week's show. Do take the opportunity of casting your all-important telephone vote for the act which impresses you most. Remember, you are the star-maker!

S20E4
Episode 4
Air date: 26/Mar/1988
Summary

Bob presents another showcase of six talented acts, all new to network television, plus the winner from last week's show, chosen from your all-important telephone votes. Spot the stars of tomorrow, tonight. Your Opportunity Knocks once more.

Summary

Bob presents another showcase of six talented acts, all new to network television, plus the winner from last week's show, chosen from your all-important telephone votes. Spot the stars of tomorrow, tonight. Your Opportunity Knocks once more.

S20E3
Episode 3
Air date: 19/Mar/1988
Summary

There are six more new acts to choose from this week. Seize the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the performance which impressed you most. The numbers to call are listed below. You decide who will be the stars of tomorrow - you are the star-maker.

Summary

There are six more new acts to choose from this week. Seize the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the performance which impressed you most. The numbers to call are listed below. You decide who will be the stars of tomorrow - you are the star-maker.

S20E2
Episode 2
Air date: 12/Mar/1988
Summary

Who won last week's show ? Will you agree with this week's audience decision? Tonight it's your opportunity to be a star-maker, by casting your all-important telephone vote for the act which impresses you most - on the only television talent show which is truly open to all. The numbers to call are listed below - vote for the stars of tomorrow - tonight!

Summary

Who won last week's show ? Will you agree with this week's audience decision? Tonight it's your opportunity to be a star-maker, by casting your all-important telephone vote for the act which impresses you most - on the only television talent show which is truly open to all. The numbers to call are listed below - vote for the stars of tomorrow - tonight!

S20E1
Episode 1
Air date: 05/Mar/1988
Summary

From Belfast to London, from Aberdeen to Exeter and from Newport to Newcastle, the production team have travelled the length and breadth of the country auditioning thousands of artists in the search for the stars of tomorrow. The next 13 weeks see the culmination of that exciting and enormous challenge in the only television talent showcase which is open to all. Tonight Opportunity Knocks for: Act 1 Air Theatre, Act 2 Boothby Graffoe, Act 3 Wendy Kane, Act 4 Darren Day, Act 5 Mystina, Act 6 Fingers and Thumbs

Summary

From Belfast to London, from Aberdeen to Exeter and from Newport to Newcastle, the production team have travelled the length and breadth of the country auditioning thousands of artists in the search for the stars of tomorrow. The next 13 weeks see the culmination of that exciting and enormous challenge in the only television talent showcase which is open to all. Tonight Opportunity Knocks for: Act 1 Air Theatre, Act 2 Boothby Graffoe, Act 3 Wendy Kane, Act 4 Darren Day, Act 5 Mystina, Act 6 Fingers and Thumbs

Season 19 · Bob Says Opportunity Knocks - Series 1
13 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Mar/1987
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BBC - 21 March 1987 - 20 June 1987 Hosted by Bob Monkhouse

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BBC - 21 March 1987 - 20 June 1987 Hosted by Bob Monkhouse

S19E13
Episode 13
Air date: 20/Jun/1987
Summary

Live from one of the world's greatest variety theatres, the London Palladium. At last the stage is set for the gala final of television's top talent show. It's the highlight of a year of nationwide auditions and a series of top-rated programmes. Tonight the winners from previous shows, plus the highest-scoring runners-up, perform their show-stopping acts. Then you can seize the opportunity of taking part in this national television event by casting your vote. You are the star-maker!

Summary

Live from one of the world's greatest variety theatres, the London Palladium. At last the stage is set for the gala final of television's top talent show. It's the highlight of a year of nationwide auditions and a series of top-rated programmes. Tonight the winners from previous shows, plus the highest-scoring runners-up, perform their show-stopping acts. Then you can seize the opportunity of taking part in this national television event by casting your vote. You are the star-maker!

S19E12
Episode 12
Air date: 13/Jun/1987
Summary

Here's your chance to be a star-maker! Decide which of the six acts impressed you most, then, by dialing the appropriate telephone number, cast your vote.

Summary

Here's your chance to be a star-maker! Decide which of the six acts impressed you most, then, by dialing the appropriate telephone number, cast your vote.

S19E11
Episode 11
Air date: 06/Jun/1987
Summary

Here's your weekly opportunity to help the stars of tomorrow. Judge the six acts on tonight's show - then cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most.

Summary

Here's your weekly opportunity to help the stars of tomorrow. Judge the six acts on tonight's show - then cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most.

S19E10
Episode 10
Air date: 30/May/1987
Summary

Here's another chance to be a star-maker. All six acts on tonight's show have never been seen on network television - so do vote for the one that impressed you most.

Summary

Here's another chance to be a star-maker. All six acts on tonight's show have never been seen on network television - so do vote for the one that impressed you most.

S19E9
Episode 9
Air date: 23/May/1987
Summary

Tonight there are six more acts new to network television. Take the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most - and be a star-maker.

Summary

Tonight there are six more acts new to network television. Take the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most - and be a star-maker.

S19E8
Episode 8
Air date: 16/May/1987
Summary

Six acts new to network television. You're the star-maker - do take the opportunity of registering your telephone vote for the act that impressed you most.

Summary

Six acts new to network television. You're the star-maker - do take the opportunity of registering your telephone vote for the act that impressed you most.

S19E5
Episode 5
Air date: 18/Apr/1987
Summary

You're the star-maker, so take the opportunity of casting your telephone vote for the act which impressed you most. The lines are open from immediately after the show until midnight.

Summary

You're the star-maker, so take the opportunity of casting your telephone vote for the act which impressed you most. The lines are open from immediately after the show until midnight.

S19E2
Episode 2
Air date: 28/Mar/1987
Summary

The search for the stars of tomorrow continues. Tonight Opportunity Knocks for six artists drawn from the thousands who were auditioned throughout the British Isles.

Summary

The search for the stars of tomorrow continues. Tonight Opportunity Knocks for six artists drawn from the thousands who were auditioned throughout the British Isles.

S19E1
Episode 1
Air date: 21/Mar/1987
Summary

Bob Monkhouse From Belfast to London, Glasgow to Plymouth and Newcastle to Cardiff, the production team have travelled thousands of miles, auditioning more than 6,500 artists in their search for the stars of tomorrow. The next 13 weeks see the culmination of that mammoth and exciting challenge, in the only television talent show which is open to all. Tonight Opportunity Knocks for: Act 1: Four Wheel Drive, Act 2: Frankie Allen, Act 3: Zeitia Massiah Act 4: Kerry Wilson, Act 5: Kyriacos Kikis, Act 6: The Gravy Brothers

Summary

Bob Monkhouse From Belfast to London, Glasgow to Plymouth and Newcastle to Cardiff, the production team have travelled thousands of miles, auditioning more than 6,500 artists in their search for the stars of tomorrow. The next 13 weeks see the culmination of that mammoth and exciting challenge, in the only television talent show which is open to all. Tonight Opportunity Knocks for: Act 1: Four Wheel Drive, Act 2: Frankie Allen, Act 3: Zeitia Massiah Act 4: Kerry Wilson, Act 5: Kyriacos Kikis, Act 6: The Gravy Brothers

Season 18 · 19 September 1977 - 27 February 1978
23 episode(s) · Air date: 19/Sep/1977
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26 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Mar/1971
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19 episode(s) · Air date: 16/Mar/1968
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35 episode(s) · Air date: 29/Apr/1967
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Associated Rediffusion Hosted by Hughie Green until 1978

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