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Opportunity Knocks was a British radio and television talent show created and hosted for many years by Hughie Green. It began on radio in 1949, reached television on the ITV network in 1956, and later appeared in BBC television versions. The programme presented amateur singers and other acts before a studio audience, whose response was represented by the associated Clapometer, an audience-reaction indicator used during the television run ([National Science and Media Museum](https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/opportunity-knocks-clapometer-television-technology)).
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What was Opportunity Knocks?
Opportunity Knocks was a British amateur talent show created and hosted for many years by Hughie Green. It featured singers and other performers competing for exposure and audience support.
When did Opportunity Knocks begin?
The programme began on British radio in 1949. It reached television on the ITV network in 1956 and later appeared in BBC television versions.
Who presented Opportunity Knocks?
Hughie Green created and hosted the programme for many years. His presentation became closely linked with the show's long-running British television identity.
Was Opportunity Knocks originally a television show?
No, it began as a radio programme in 1949 before moving to ITV television in 1956. Later BBC versions continued the format in a different broadcast setting.
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