New Faces Season 3 Episodes

Episode 1

Episode #3.1

51 mins

Derek Hobson brings back New Faces for a new, longer series lasting a total of 44 weeks. With this first edition being made up of return acts requested by viewers, Les Dennis gets given his third chance to earn a place in a series final.

Episode 2

Episode #3.2

Featuring acts including the bands Together and Mint, this edition is listed as missing from the ITV Archives. However, at least one clip unofficially exists in a domestic video format.

Episode 3

Episode #3.3

Featuring acts including comedian Brian Beck and opera singer Susan Morris, the video footage of this edition is missing from the ITV Archives. However, a domestic audio recording of the soundtrack has been retained.

Episode 4

Episode #3.4

Another of the most famous faces to come from New Faces makes their debut on this edition: Victoria Wood. Also appearing are acts including Davy Wanda, a unicycling ventriloquist from Maltby. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 5

Episode #3.5

Including impressionist Tony Maiden and singer Ian Noble, this edition also sees the first appearance of Jack Parnell on the panel. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 6

Episode #3.6

Including female ventriloquist Julie Craig, comedy magician Walter Sleight and country and western by way of Hinckley with Jess and the Gingerbread. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 7

Episode #3.7

Future Emmerdale Farm star Malandra Burrows appears on this edition at eight years old, under the name "Malandra Newman". Among the other acts are the group Kydd and singer Stuart Jason, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 8

Winners Show

50 mins

With the extra length series, regular "Winners Shows" are featured to see which of the many winners will go on to the final. Nicky Martyn guest hosts as Derek sits on the panel in an edition that exists only in a domestic video format.

Episode 9

Episode #3.9

Acts competing on this edition include comedian Billy Moocho, singer Patti Flynn and comedy duo Bracken. Among the other acts are the groups Avenue and Melody Sound, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 10

Episode #3.10

Featuring the groups Winter's Tale, Headline News and Lee and Marie Grant. Also appearing are singers Julie Laird and Mike Jones, along with comedians Jimmy Howard and Pete Duffy. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 11

Episode #3.11

Acts on this edition include comedian Kenny Bee, escapologist Maximillion and singing duo Jim Cleary and Davies. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 12

Episode #3.12

Featuring the first appearance of the Harman Brothers, who would later go by the name "Chuckle", along with groups including New Image. Although listed as missing from the archives, at least one clip exists as a low res domestic recording.

Episode 13

Episode #3.13

The groups Abbey Road, Aura and M3 all compete this week, along with singers Jo Peters and Tony Baars. Also appearing are two comedians, Ken Brookes and Johnny Stafford, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 14

Episode #3.14

The first appearance of Marti Caine, the most significant contestant for New Faces, as she would go on to be the person to host it when it was revived in the 1980s. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 15

Episode #3.15

A controversial entry, with Clifford Davis giving an act a total mark of just 3, causing him to be reportedly slapped after the show. Though listed as missing from the ITV Archives, at least one clip exists as a low-res domestic recording.

Episode 16

Winners Show

A Winners Show, featuring many comedic performers, including Billy Moocho, Kenny Bee and Marti Caine. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 17

Episode #3.17

An edition that introduces Lenny Henry, a young impressionist comedian who would go on to be a household name in the UK. This edition as a whole is missing from the ITV Archive, though some sequences do exist in a domestic video format.

Episode 18

Episode #3.18

An edition containing three comedians with Cromwell, Eddie Idris and Joey Kaye. Also featured are singers Jo Ann Love and McGee McNamara, along with groups Bosworth and Sounds Familiar. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 19

Episode #3.19

An act is awarded a score just one point off the possible maximum by the panel. In an edition missing from the ITV Archives, acts include the groups Airport and X, along with singer Samantha Sinclair and impressionist Luie Caballero.

Episode 20

Episode #3.20

A Winners Show, but with the winners chosen by the viewers. Acts selected for another chance include 20th Century Steel Sound and comedian Pete Duffy. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 21

Episode #3.21

Dennis D'ell from The Honeycombs is allowed to bend the rules, by appearing as a "new face" solo act. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives, yet at least 24 minutes of domestically recorded audio still exists.

Episode 22

Episode #3.22

Featuring the country group Haz Eliot with Feeling, and a 15-year-old puppeteer. Also among the acts are comedians Harvey Wood and Kevin Sinclair, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 23

Episode #3.23

Featuring Paul Shane, Bruce Thompson, Lesley Roach and Son of a Gun, this edition is missing from the ITV Archives. However, some sequences exist in a domestic, off-air video recorded format.

Episode 24

Episode #3.24

Acts include comedians Ralph Denby and Al Dean, along with groups Glass Alley, Ground Pepper and Ellis and Young. Also appearing are singers Susie Styler and Billy Dean, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 25

Winners Show

A Winners Show that features comedian Al Dean, along with two acts that went on for great longevity: Lenny Henry and the Harman Brothers - who went on to change their last name to "Chuckle". This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 26

Episode #3.26

Including comedians Pat McClusky and Mike Felix and the groups Flaky Pastry, Fresh Aire and The Souletts. Also on the show are singer Colin Anthony and speciality act Davy Lee James, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 27

Episode #3.27

Featuring comedy from Joey Holliday, Krack of Dorn and The Jacksons - not to be mistaken with the more famous group of the same name. Among the other acts is singer Mitzi Graham, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 28

Episode #3.28

A mix of acts include the groups Superbad, Ivor Rolle Sound and Scarlet Jade, along with comic Wayne Pritchett. Also appearing are singers Jim Kelly and Josie Grant, and comedian Bobby Kaye. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 29

Episode #3.29

Including pianist Freddy Anthony, singers Mitch T. Mitchell and Jeri Benton, plus comedians Trevor Wallis and Lew Lewis. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 30

Episode #3.30

Acts include the band Method and comedian Peter Price. Although this edition is missing from the ITV Archives, a brief bit of Peter's act being reshown in a later edition means that a very short piece of footage still exists.

Episode 31

Episode #3.31

Featuring comedian Dennis Jones, singers Barbara Hermans and Coleridge Taylor, plus the groups Wheels, Gulliver and The Honey Christian Duo. Also appearing is harmonica player Paul Leyton, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 32

Episode #3.32

Comedy impressions are a big feature of this edition, thanks to acts Spencer K. Gibbins, David Konyot and Bits 'n' Pieces. Among the other acts is singer Adrian Sinclaire in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 33

Episode #3.33

A Winners Show, with Nicky Martyn once again stepping in as guest host, while Derek Hobson sits on the panel. Acts looking for a place in the final include comedian Mike Felix, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 34

Episode #3.34

49 mins

Battling for top spot with the judges panel are singer Carl Stuart and comedians Derek Jones and Shep Woolley. Making his panel debut is Danny La Rue, in an edition that exists only as an off-air domestic video recording.

Episode 35

Episode #3.35

The acts on this edition include Colin 'Fingers' Henry, an upside down pianist who years later would reappear on Britain's Got Talent. Also included among the acts is singer Geoff Taylor, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 36

Episode #3.36

The first appearance of Michael Barrymore, who would go on to have success outside of New Faces, becoming a household name in the 80s and 90s. Among the other acts are the group Toby, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 37

Episode #3.37

A Winners Show with the acts chosen by viewers. Those competing include comedians Peter Price and Lenny Henry, along with the group Kentucky County, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 38

Episode #3.38

Two rock groups named after birds compete in this edition, with both Owl and Sparrow hoping to earn a place in the final. Among the other acts is the pretend-Mexican comedy of "Pancho Villa", in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 39

Episode #3.39

50 mins

Derek Hobson notes that they struggle to get speciality acts on the show, but has one on this edition with magician Arlton Browne. Also included are singers Jayne Sullivan and Dickie Gibb, and 16-year-old comedian Ray King.

Episode 40

Episode #3.40

A Winners and "near misses" show, including Toby, Derek Jones and The Helen Day Band, now renamed as "Helen Day and Catch". Although missing from the ITV Archives, at least one clip exists as a domestic video recording.

Episode 41

Episode #3.41

Featuring a close battle between music band Ofanchi, comedy impression group White Gold and singer Steve Cockburn, along with stand up comedy from Robbie Dee. This edition exists only as an off-air domestic video recording.

Episode 42

Episode #3.42

Some of the more famous faces from the show appear on this edition, including comedian Mick Miller and group Sheer Elegance. There's also Leslie Rae, a mime act with a difference, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 43

Winners Show

The last winners show to decide who goes on to the final, including Mick Miller and Michael Barrymore, but missing Steve Cockburn, who had gone on holiday and didn't know he was due to appear. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 44

All Winners Gala Final

53 mins

From the London Palladium, Nicky Martyn comperes while Derek Hobson chairs the panel, deciding who will be the winner of the third series. Acts include comedians Al Dean and Lenny Henry, along with future New Faces host Marti Caine.