Opportunity Knocks
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.
Bob Says Opportunity Knocks - Series 1
BBC - 21 March 1987 - 20 June 1987 Hosted by Bob Monkhouse
1. Episode 1
0.0Mar 21, 1987Bob 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
2. Episode 2
0.0Mar 28, 1987The search for the stars of tomorrow continues. Tonight Opportunity Knocks for six artists drawn from the thousands who were auditioned throughout the British Isles.
3. Episode 3
0.0Apr 4, 1987The studio audience will vote for one of the six acts on tonight's show, but will you agree with their decision ?
4. Episode 4
0.0Apr 11, 1987You are the star-maker. Don't miss the opportunity to cast your telephone vote for the act which impresses you most.
5. Episode 5
0.0Apr 18, 1987You'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.
6. Episode 6
0.0Apr 25, 1987Watch tonight's six talented acts, all new to television - then take the opportunity to cast your all-important vote.
7. Episode 7
0.0May 2, 1987Six acts new to network television - who impressed you the most ? Seize the opportunity to cast your telephone vote.
8. Episode 8
0.0May 16, 1987Six 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.
9. Episode 9
0.0May 23, 1987Tonight 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.
10. Episode 10
0.0May 30, 1987Here'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.
11. Episode 11
0.0Jun 6, 1987Here'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.
12. Episode 12
0.0Jun 13, 1987Here'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.
13. Episode 13
0.0Jun 20, 1987Live 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!