New Faces Season 4 Episodes

Episode 1

Episode #4.1

Derek Hobson introduces a fourth series where New Faces reaches its commercial peak, with at least 25 episodes from the run in the Top 20 most-watched programmes for the week. This opening edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 2

Episode #4.2

With the fourth series introducing an audience "viewers panel", this is just one of many editions where they choose an alternative winner. With the regular panel including Lonnie Donegan, this edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 3

Episode #4.3

Acts competing on this edition include the singers Beckett and Sheila Bruce, along with the groups Fair Cop and Monopoly. There's also comedy from Allan Mills and Bollards, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 4

Episode #4.4

Featuring the first panellist from the BBC to join the show, this edition introduces Noel Edmonds as one of the judging panel. With acts including comedian Johnnie 'Goon' Tweed, this edition only exists as a domestic video recording.

Episode 5

Episode #4.5

The first appearance of Jess Yates on the scoring panel, with acts including mime artist Jimmy Gordon, singer Ruby James and comedienne Pat Mills. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 6

Episode #4.6

Featuring the panel debut of Lionel Blair, along with a host of music acts requiring his assessment. Also appearing are a comedian and a magic act in an edition that is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 7

Winners Show

A spirited Winners Show, with Peter Price taking over as guest host for the week, donning a series of outrageous costumes while Derek Hobson appears on the panel. Among the acts are comedienne Pat Mills and ventriloquist Roger De Courcey.

Episode 8

Episode #4.8

Featuring magician Bob Read, musical comedy group The Nobodies and duo Huff and Puff. Also on the bill are singers Geoff Ridden, Day Lewis and Alexander Forest, along with the group Brandy. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 9

Episode #4.9

Featuring future solo star Paul Squire in his family group The Millionaires, along with music from the groups Scallawag and Turnstyle. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 10

Episode #4.10

The seven acts on this edition include singer/guitarist Peter Pan, comedian Ted Beyer and the bands Holcombe Knapp and Screemer. Also appearing is singer Eve Adam in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 11

Winners Show

The second Winners Show of the fourth series, but this time with the acts chosen by the viewers. These include Steve Cockburn, who missed his chance the previous series after being on holiday. Elaine Simmons is the special guest.

Episode 12

Episode #4.12

Albert Stevenson takes over as producer with this edition, after original producer Les Cocks steps down from the role. Among the acts for Stevenson's first show are singer Stephen Bent, impressionist Tommy James and the group Loco.

Episode 13

Episode #4.13

Two of the most successful acts from New Faces appear on this edition, with Jim Davidson and Rose-Marie making their debuts. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 14

Episode #4.14

Acts include ill-fated impressionist David James, slated by Tony Hatch as the worst act to ever appear on the show. Also including the groups Whiskey Mac and Burnt Orange, this edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 15

Winners Show

Another edition dedicated to winners of previous shows, including comedy magic from Bob Read and musical comedy from The Nobodies. Performing stand up is Jim Davidson, while a guest comedian from the previous run is Al Dean.

Episode 16

Episode #4.16

A controversial edition after the winning act is disqualified due to appearing on Opportunity Knocks a year earlier, breaching the show's rules about network TV appearances. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 17

Episode #4.17

Featuring comedians Dave Kaffey and Johnny Hammond, along with music from True Expression, Wilderspoon, Ray Karron, Julie West and Rick and Pam Maskell. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 18

Episode #4.18

TV producer John Hamp and Police 5 presenter Shaw Taylor make their debut on the scoring panel. Among the acts requiring their judgement are singer Simone and the band Bodean, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 19

Episode #4.19

Bryan Blackburn makes his debut on the scoring panel, though isn't a favourite with everyone, with Clifford Davis quipping: "Welcome to the Bryan Blackburn Show". Among the acts are a young brother-and-sister duo, Paul and Avis.

Episode 20

Episode #4.20

Acts include the groups Our Kid and Frank Yonco and The Everglades, plus there's a juggling act with Paul Fox. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 21

Episode #4.21

Featuring singers Patricia Wood and Jim Marsh, along with the groups Cops, Canticle and Linda's Latin Lovers. Also appearing are comedians Teddy Lee and Johnny Cleveland, in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 22

Winners Show

51 mins

A Winners Show, with panellists Shaw Taylor, Bryan Blackburn, John Hamp and Noel Edmonds scoring acts including comedian Johnny Hammond, Simone and Our Kid. Special guest is Trevor Chance.

Episode 23

Episode #4.23

Original producer Les Cocks returns to the show, but this time as a member of the scoring panel. Among the first acts Les has to evaluate are the groups Flashmac, Clifford's Brass Barrell and Scoby Smith.

Episode 24

Episode #4.24

Light entertainment producer David Bell makes his debut on a squabbling scoring panel, while acts include comedy mime Bruce Allan and singer Darren Stuart.

Episode 25

Winners Show

A Winners Show, but with the winners selected by the viewers panel. With all of the contenders music acts, comedy is provided by guest Nicky Martyn, while there's also the first female panellist for two years in the form of Janet Brown.

Episode 26

Episode #4.26

Acts include the groups Livingstone, Wolf J. Flywheel and The Rickard Brothers. Among the other acts are comedian Mike Kelly and singer John Hutchinson in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 27

Episode #4.27

New Faces reaches the highest traceable peak of its original run, as it reaches joint 7th place in the national charts. Appropriately enough, this success coincides with the 100th edition, an edition now missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 28

Episode #4.28

The success of the previous week's edition is not maintained, as New Faces once more falls outside the Top 20 with this edition. Acts include singer Frank Leyton, four-piece act Birth and comedy group Hoppy Horton and the Hillbillies.

Episode 29

Winners Show

A Winners Show where the panel think most of the acts failed to grab their three minutes effectively, with many song choices that didn't show off their ability to its best advantage. Special guest is Joy Rose.

Episode 30

Episode #4.30

Acts include bands Timepiece and Greengage, along with comedy from Don Munday and the Jolly Brothers, and singing from Judy Peers. This edition is missing from the ITV Archives, though some sequences do exist as domestic video recordings.

Episode 31

Episode #4.31

An all-musical show as a second Dave James tries his luck against the judges, while also appearing are the bands Highlights and Fairfield Welles. Among the other acts is singer Glen Curtin in an edition missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 32

Episode #4.32

The penultimate episode of the fourth series, giving the scoring panel one last chance to decide which acts will go on to the Gala Final. Including previous show and viewers panel winners, this edition is missing from the ITV Archives.

Episode 33

Gala Final

The fourth series final that sees acts including Jim Davidson, Eve Adam and Roger De Courcey battling out to win first place. Marti Caine makes an appearance as a special guest in an edition that is missing from the ITV Archives.