Opportunity Knocks

(06/13/1956–12/24/1966)

BBC One (GB)60 min

Opportunity Knocks is a British television and radio talent show presented by Hughie Green (1949-78), Bob Monkhouse (1987-9) & Les Dawson (1990). It was shown on ITV from 20 June 1956 to 29 August 1956. A second run commenced on 11 July 1964 and lasted until 20 March 1978. It was revived by the BBC from 21 March 1987 to 2 June 1990.

Source: unknown Opportunity Knocks

Episodes

Season 1

S01E01

Episode 1

June 13, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E02

Episode 2

June 20, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E03

Episode 3

June 27, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E04

Episode 4

July 04, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E05

Episode 5

July 11, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E06

Episode 6

July 18, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E07

Episode 7

July 25, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E08

Episode 8

August 01, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E09

Episode 9

August 08, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E10

Episode 10

August 15, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E11

Episode 11

August 22, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E12

Episode 12

August 29, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E13

Episode 13

September 05, 1956 at 11:00 AM

S01E14

Episode 14

September 12, 1956 at 11:00 AM

Season 2

S02E01

May Martin, Malcolm Watson, Mr and Mrs Hubert Bell, The Clearways, Christine Hill

July 04, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E02

Margaret Toms, The Chasid Singers, Bobby Bennett, The Ashes, Pedro Flambeay

July 11, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E03

Episode 3

July 18, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E04

Episode 4

July 25, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E05

The Rhymney Youth Silver Band, George Inglis, Nola York, Noreen Barker, Les Peters

August 01, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E06

Jimmy Hollis, Phyllis Gillingham, Malcolm Powell, Chuck Layburn, Geoff Ray and Pat

August 08, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E07

Episode 7

August 15, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E08

Episode 8

August 22, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E09

Episode 9

August 29, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E10

Episode 10

September 05, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E11

Episode 11

September 12, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E12

Episode 12

September 19, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E13

Episode 13

September 26, 1964 at 11:00 AM

S02E14

Episode 14

October 03, 1964 at 11:00 AM

Season 3

S03E01

The Multychords, Catherine Breslin, The Marvels, Bob Wayne, Nick Morris

July 03, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E02

Ukranian Krylati Dancers, Clifford Parkes, Maria Somers, Maurice Littleford, Keith Harris

July 10, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E03

Dod Lann, Candy Jones, The Blackjacks, Winston Bowers, Jack McCarton and Vicky

July 17, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E04

The Headliners, Georgie Thompson, The Rosslyn Babes, The Duvals, Blue Lotus Jazzmen

July 24, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E05

Midgley and Hawkes, The Orlaffs, Brian Chamberlain, The Candy Dates, Constanzo Morena

August 07, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E06

Mike Hayden, Mandy, Vera and Joy, Allun Davies, The Stavely Works Band, James Woolen

August 14, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E07

The Ouse Beats, Margaret McMillen, Glyn Foulkes, Rose Murray-Batley and Barry Brown, Freddie Corless

August 21, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E08

The Foggy Mountain Ramblers, Hilary and Janice Cooper, Joey Holliday, The Almondbury Handbell Ringers, Coral Tye-Edmonds

August 28, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E09

Carrie Morley, Lester and Smart, Peter Kuczmaida and Janet Codman, Susan Franklin, The Unknowns

September 04, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E10

Benny Britten, Samantha Gordon, David Lewin, Myers Hutchinson, Juveniles

September 11, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E11

Pete Saunders, The Original Vikings, Johnny Pace, Deano and The Contrasts, John Blackley

September 18, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E12

The All Star Show

September 25, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E13

Freddy Rayner and Mark Strong, Bob Lyle, Harry Naylor, Edna Barcley, Frank Cowen

October 03, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E14

Eli Woods, The Casuals, James McWilliams, Faith Fielding, Arthur Jones

October 10, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E15

Pat Parnell, Ken Roy Trio, Graham Jolly, Ron Rio, Harry Pitch

October 17, 1965 at 11:00 AM

S03E16

Tommy Harper, The Kelly Sisters, Alice Baird, The Oxford Showband, Brutus and Patra

October 24, 1965 at 12:00 PM

S03E17

Maureen Myers, Howard and Will Shepherd, The Roberts Trio, Marguerite Steggel, The Blackpool Gamblers

October 31, 1965 at 12:00 PM

S03E18

Bobby Rich, The Glenlyn Troupe, Lou Grant, Jean Morton, The Kon-Tiki Three

November 07, 1965 at 12:00 PM

S03E19

Margot Wollina, Virginia Davies, Donald Kynman, T. Hariram, Grimethorpe Junior Colliery Band

November 14, 1965 at 12:00 PM

S03E20

Johnny Clayton, Ronnie Winters, Faith Fielding, Paula Paige, Ernest Costin

November 21, 1965 at 12:00 PM

S03E21

The Bluebird Sisters, Kevin Ross, Vicky and The Kordettes, Ricca and Kay, The Barrie Brothers

November 27, 1965 at 12:00 PM

S03E22

The Honeyhushers, Tommy Moss and Patricia Del-Mar, Lisolette Williams, Alan McBride, The Raymond Twins

December 04, 1965 at 12:00 PM

S03E23

Al Robbins, Joseph Skilbeck, Margaret Barr, Paula Rusina and Robert Arditti, Dean Ramon

December 11, 1965 at 12:00 PM

S03E24

Eunice Tidball, John Taylor, Anne Hill, Frankie Burns, The Exiles

December 18, 1965 at 12:00 PM

S03E25

Hughie Green, Nicky Allen, The ABC Television Showband

December 25, 1965 at 12:00 PM

Season 4

S04E01

The Defenders with Deirdre, Joseph Heeney, All Paige, Susan Steele, The Dinnam Ensemble

July 02, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E02

Episode 2

July 09, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E03

Episode 3

July 16, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E04

Terry Day, The Crazy Tramps, Andre Kovak, Jackie Allan, The Queensway Girls

July 23, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E05

Episode 5

July 30, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E06

Episode 6

August 06, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E07

The Sylvans, Joe Kenyon, Audrey Graham, Johnny Stafford, Rhythm Keep-Fit Group

August 13, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E08

Episode 8

August 20, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E09

Episode 9

August 27, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E10

The 4 Statesmen, Ronnie Royd, The Komedy Scholars, Michael Powell, Judith Stanbridge

September 03, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E11

Episode 11

September 10, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E12

Wilf and Ted Cousins, Associated Arts Dancers, Eric Devereaux, Margaret Williams, Grenville Thisby

September 17, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E13

All Winners' Show

September 24, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E14

Episode 14

October 01, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E15

Episode 15

October 08, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E16

Episode 16

October 15, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E17

Episode 17

October 22, 1966 at 11:00 AM

S04E18

Episode 18

October 29, 1966 at 12:00 PM

S04E19

Ruth Saxon, Brenda Guidon and Barnard Hynes, The Darrell Sisters, The Fylde Coast Jazzmen, Sheree Starr

November 05, 1966 at 12:00 PM

S04E20

The ABC Television Showband, The Silverstone Set

November 12, 1966 at 12:00 PM

S04E21

Tony Avon and Roger, Sharon Campbell, Jean Goulding, Vadell and Sue, Graham and Shack

November 19, 1966 at 12:00 PM

S04E22

Episode 22

November 26, 1966 at 12:00 PM

S04E23

Episode 23

December 03, 1966 at 12:00 PM

S04E24

Episode 24

December 10, 1966 at 12:00 PM

S04E25

Freddie Starr and The Delmonts

December 17, 1966 at 12:00 PM

S04E26

Gala Opportunity Knocks!

December 24, 1966 at 12:00 PM