description New Faces (UK) Overview
New Faces was a British television talent competition broadcast by ITV from 1973 to 1978, with later revivals. Amateur and emerging performers appeared before a panel and studio audience in a variety format that included singing, comedy, and other acts. The original series helped bring performers such as Lenny Henry and Victoria Wood to wider public attention, making it a useful record of British entertainment television in the 1970s.
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When did the original New Faces series air in the UK?
The original ITV run began in 1973 and continued until 1978. It was produced as a variety talent competition featuring singers, comedians, and other emerging performers. [New Faces overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Faces)
Who presented the original New Faces?
Derek Hobson presented the original full series after a 1973 pilot. His hosting period covered the main 1973 to 1978 run. [New Faces overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Faces)
How were acts judged on New Faces?
Acts were judged by a studio panel of talent spotters, including Tony Hatch, rather than being decided mainly by viewer voting. That panel-based format distinguished New Faces from ITV shows such as Opportunity Knocks. [UKGameshows history](https://www.ukgameshows.com/ukgs/New_Faces)
Did New Faces have later revivals?
Yes. The programme returned in later versions after the original 1973 to 1978 run, and the late 1980s revival is associated with performers such as Joe Pasquale. Its format belongs to the earlier ITV talent-show tradition that predated Britain's Got Talent.
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