Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

ENDED22 Seasons507 Episodes0.0
NetworkBBC One
First AiredJun 13, 1956
Last AiredJun 2, 1990
GenreFamily
Runtime30 min

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.

Cast

Hughie Green
Hughie Green
Bob Monkhouse
Bob Monkhouse
Les Dawson
Les Dawson

Seasons & Episodes22 seasons · 507 episodes

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Hosted by Les Dawson
E1
E1Episode 1
Mar 31, 1990
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.
E2
E2Episode 2
Apr 7, 1990
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.
E3
E3Episode 3
Apr 14, 1990
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
E4
E4Episode 4
Apr 21, 1990
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
E5
E5Episode 5
Apr 28, 1990
Judge the seven acts on tonight's show, then cast your telephone vote for the one which impressed you most.
E6
E6Episode 6
May 12, 1990
Judge the acts on tonight's show, then cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most. Guest artist: Daniel Kirsch.
E7
E7Episode 7
May 19, 1990
Judge the seven acts on tonight's show then cast your telephone vote for the one that impressed you most. Guest artist: Matt Mudd.
E8
E8Episode 8
May 26, 1990
Guest artist: Helouise.
E9
E9Final
Jun 2, 1990
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.

About Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks is a family series on BBC One. The show first aired on Jun 13, 1956 and currently has 22 seasons and 507 episodes. Opportunity Knocks has ended after 22 seasons. The cast includes Hughie Green, Bob Monkhouse, Les Dawson.

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