Opportunity Knocks

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

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March 28, 1987

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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.

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April 4, 1987

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The studio audience will vote for one of the six acts on tonight's show, but will you agree with their decision ?

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You are the star-maker!

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March 5, 1988

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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

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May 28, 1988

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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!

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Season Finale

June 4, 1988

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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!

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March 4, 1989

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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

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March 11, 1989

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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!

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March 18, 1989

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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.

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March 25, 1989

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April 1, 1989

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Bob Monkhouse introduces five more new-to-network TV acts and reveals the winner from last week's show. Remember, you are the starmaker!

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April 8, 1989

Seize the opportunity to take part in this national television event by casting your telephone vote.

You are the starmaker!

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March 31, 1990

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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.

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April 7, 1990

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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.

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April 14, 1990

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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

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April 21, 1990

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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

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May 26, 1990

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Guest artist: Helouise.

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Season Finale

June 2, 1990

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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.

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Opportunity Knocks (1956)

Bob Monkhouse as

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