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Hughie Green presented the talent show Opportunity Knocks from 1956 through to 1977. Thousands of hopefulls auditioned for the show and of those who appeared on the show only a few ever went on to become famous such as Les Dawson, Freddie Starr, Little and Large, and Frank Carson.

Opportunity Knocks was a more pleasant if slightly mediocre version of New Faces and did not have a cruel and ascerbic panel of judges.

In the 1980s the show was revived with the late Bob Monkhouse as the host.

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    Can any one help me. I played in a school brass band call Netteswell school brass band in 1969. We won two performance and returned to play in the winners show. I have been trying to find any recording of the performances or other material . I am 69 my self, not in best health, and was the person who applied and managed this brilliant time for us all, it was actually really life changing for some involved. Best experience of my life would liked to leave as much about it. Theme you for reading this. Regards Kevin Eb Bass player
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    Hii , My grandad always talks about being on opportunity knocks, think it was 1966. Is there any way of getting footage of it? Joe & Alby was there name
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      Hi keeley my dad was alby Mccarthy great friends with your grandad Joe o'donnel excuse my spelling. I've been trying for years to find more information for years because my dad sadly passed but I remember your grandad from when I was younger. If you have any info or come across anything It would mean the world to hear back. Me and my family still live in norris Green love to hear back
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    What happened to The Exiles who appeared on Opportunity Knocks 18 December 1963
  • Anonymous user
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    I won opportunity knocks in April 1971 ,knocking of Little & Large ! Turned down an offer from Norman Newall (stupid) and went back on the clubs !
    • Anonymous user
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      My father, I am led to believe auditioned too at about the same time. I know Little and Large were mentioned in the conversation. His name was Tony Vale. It was before I was born, so wondered if you remember him? Long shot but....
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    Hi, my dad has died recently and i found out he was on opportunity knocks around 70-78. mum's not sure, she said he went on a couple of times. not sure what name he used as he used either Tony Darren or Glenn Maddison. does anyone know where i could get more info from. he had a group when he was 15 called the vikings, then 60's 'The Guvnors' then on his own years after. i wish they had told me more years ago.
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    Hi I used to live in Bromley Kent when I was younger and I had a friend called Paul (Bennett) who lived in the next road to me. He told me he played in a band and was on opportunity knocks. It would have been around 1976 or could have been the year before. I have never been able to find the name of the band or any information regarding this. Does anyone know anything.
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    Does anyone know how to find footage of the group Government not sure of the year but late 60's early 70's
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    Hi, I appeared with a band called Heritage from Northern Ireland. We did Summertime and it was sometime around 1972-1973. Any footage available?
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    Hi everyone, i am looking for some footage of my uncle who appeared on opportunity knocks in the early 60's, i have just found out today that he was on there and he passed away a few years ago now so would be great to get some footage of him on there...all i know is hughie green presented it at the time and it was black and white...if anyone has any advise on where i could find some footage would be great he was called charles (charlie) blues from scotland he sang and played the accordian thanks
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      Hey I’m looking to find this footage as well... Charlie is my grandad! Small world we may know each other?
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    My mum appeared on Opportunity Knocks around the 1970’s. She was in a duet called the Two Keys. Looking for any footage, or information. Would be a great Birthday present for my mum who turn’s 80 next year.

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