115 of the 1970s episodes are missing from the ITV Archives, believed lost.
These include: Both pilot episodes;
13 editions of the first series;
10 editions of the second series (along with Episode #2.7 (1974) only existing as a domestic video recording)
37 editions of the third series (along with three editions that only exist as domestic video recordings; the audio soundtrack of Episode #3.3 (1974) exists as a domestic recording, but the programme itself is lost);
20 editions of the fourth series (along with Episode #4.4 (1976) only existing as a domestic video recording; some clips of Episode #4.30 (1976) also exist as a VHS recording, but the programme as a whole is missing);
17 editions of the fifth series (along with three editions only existing in domestic, off-air video recording format);
16 editions of the sixth series (along with Episode #6.2 (1977) and Episode #6.6 (1977) existing only in off-air domestic video recordings. Some clips from Episode #6.9 (1977) exist in the same format, but the programme as a whole is lost).
These include: Both pilot episodes;
13 editions of the first series;
10 editions of the second series (along with Episode #2.7 (1974) only existing as a domestic video recording)
37 editions of the third series (along with three editions that only exist as domestic video recordings; the audio soundtrack of Episode #3.3 (1974) exists as a domestic recording, but the programme itself is lost);
20 editions of the fourth series (along with Episode #4.4 (1976) only existing as a domestic video recording; some clips of Episode #4.30 (1976) also exist as a VHS recording, but the programme as a whole is missing);
17 editions of the fifth series (along with three editions only existing in domestic, off-air video recording format);
16 editions of the sixth series (along with Episode #6.2 (1977) and Episode #6.6 (1977) existing only in off-air domestic video recordings. Some clips from Episode #6.9 (1977) exist in the same format, but the programme as a whole is lost).
The original run of New Faces was never an especially big hit, and always behind rival talent show Opportunity Knocks (1956) in the ratings.
The ratings for each episode are listed under their respective entries.
The ratings for each episode are listed under their respective entries.
The revival series of New Faces running from 1986-1988 was, like the original run, more of a moderate success in the ratings rather than a hit series.
The first two revival runs averaged at 21st and 25th place in the charts, though the third run fell to an average of 36th place. However, all three revival runs had high viewing figures for their respective Grand Finals.
The ratings for each episode are listed under their respective entries.
The first two revival runs averaged at 21st and 25th place in the charts, though the third run fell to an average of 36th place. However, all three revival runs had high viewing figures for their respective Grand Finals.
The ratings for each episode are listed under their respective entries.
Several acts on the original run of New Faces went on to be well known on television, albeit not always for their appearances on the show, where often what went on to be "big" names lost out to lesser-known artists.
Some of the most famous faces who appeared as contestants on the show include: Showaddywaddy, Les Dennis, Aiden J. Harvey, Victoria Wood, Paul Chuckle, Marti Caine, Lenny Henry, Paul Shane, Michael Barrymore, Mick Miller, Roger De Courcey, Jim Davidson, Rose-Marie, Roy Walker, Roy 'Chubby' Brown, Gary Wilmot and Patti Boulaye.
Some of the most famous faces who appeared as contestants on the show include: Showaddywaddy, Les Dennis, Aiden J. Harvey, Victoria Wood, Paul Chuckle, Marti Caine, Lenny Henry, Paul Shane, Michael Barrymore, Mick Miller, Roger De Courcey, Jim Davidson, Rose-Marie, Roy Walker, Roy 'Chubby' Brown, Gary Wilmot and Patti Boulaye.