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New Faces[21/09/74] (Original title)
Date: 21 September 1974 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Paul Stewart Laing

Synopsis: Series of programmes showcasing talent new to television. Competitors include The Glentones (a big band), The Hart Family, Glen and Lisa Fraser (bagpiper and highland dancer), D.J Pope (singer), and the Freewheelers. The winner was Les Dennis, appearing as an impressionist. Frances Mallon appears to talk about his interview of 3 months ago when he said that there had been no interest in him since his appearance on the show.

Genre:
Talent show

Series title:
New Faces
TV Transmissions
Date: 21 September 1974Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 18:00-19:00Runtime: 53 mins Network - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Date: 21 September 1974not specified

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Digital materials(1)
Description: MOVDuration: 00:52:57 minutesV210 - BFI identifier: N-3634914
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Video materials(2)
Description: 2-inch QuadruplexLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1974-09-21BFI identifier: C-1079793
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 52.57 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1974-09-21BFI identifier: C-1080460
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape