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British television talent show (1949–1990)
Opportunity Knocks is a British television and radio talent show originally hosted by Hughie Green, with a late-1980s revival hosted by Bob Monkhouse,
Opportunity Knocks (British TV series)
Opportunity_Knocks_(British_TV_series)
1990 film by Donald Petrie
Opportunity Knocks is a 1990 American comedy film starring Dana Carvey. It was directed by Donald Petrie. Con men Eddie Farrell and Lou Pesquino need cash
Opportunity_Knocks_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
Opportunity Knocks may refer to: Opportunity Knocks (Canadian radio show), a 1947–1957 radio talent show Opportunity Knocks (British TV series), a 1949–1990
Opportunity_Knocks
American sitcom (1979–1980)
January 24, 2015. "St. Joseph News-Press". Mann, Chris (1998). Come and Knock on Our Door: A Hers and Hers and His Guide to Three's Company. Macmillan
The_Ropers
English actor and TV personality (1920–1997)
ratings of Opportunity Knocks. In 1983, Green sued the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation, claiming its 1975–78 version of Opportunity Knocks infringed
Hughie_Green
British entertainer (1939–2021)
the Granada TV play, Roll on Four O'Clock, but it was talent show Opportunity Knocks that shot him to national fame; he won the show three times. During
Tom_O'Connor_(comedian)
American comedian and actor (born 1955)
also known for his film roles in comedies such as Moving (1988), Opportunity Knocks (1990), Trapped in Paradise (1994), and The Master of Disguise (2002)
Dana_Carvey
British comedian, vocalist and broadcaster
his debut television back in 1988, winning the BBC One talent show Opportunity Knocks. Mike has done many pantomimes and standup comedy shows including
Mike_Doyle_(comedian)
The Mole Most Haunted Must Be the Music New Faces The One and Only Opportunity Knocks Over the Rainbow Playing It Straight Pop Idol Popstar to Operastar
List_of_British_game_shows
English comedian (1931–1993)
alternative career, until he participated on Hughie Green's talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1967. Television series in which he appeared included the panel
Les_Dawson
American actress
In 1990, Campbell starred opposite Dana Carvey in the comedy film Opportunity Knocks and later appeared in films Livin' Large (1991) and Romy and Michele's
Julia_Campbell
Radio program
Opportunity Knocks was a talent competition show that aired on CBC Radio from 1947 until 1957. It was created and directed by John Adaskin. The show featured
Opportunity Knocks (Canadian radio show)
Opportunity_Knocks_(Canadian_radio_show)
Cabaret singer and actor (1944–1995)
at Caesar's Palace in Luton when he auditioned for and appeared on Opportunity Knocks, a British television talent show, and won six weekly shows. In June
Tony_Monopoly
British poet, songwriter and presenter (born 1947)
television programmes. Her 1975 appearance on the television talent show Opportunity Knocks led to appearances on other TV and radio shows, a one-woman touring
Pam_Ayres
British comedian and singer (1943–2019)
1960s, and came to prominence in the early 1970s after appearing on Opportunity Knocks and the Royal Variety Performance. In the 1990s, he starred in several
Freddie_Starr
English reality television judge, television producer and music executive (born 1959)
of the Got Talent format can be traced to the British talent shows Opportunity Knocks (on screen from 1956, with the winner using the now-standard method
Simon_Cowell
English comic and singer (born 1938)
death. They first appeared on television in 1968 on the talent show Opportunity Knocks. The duo's prime-time Saturday-night television series The Cannon
Tommy_Cannon
American actress (born 1976)
May 2013), Scared Scriptless: A Novel (released in June 2014) and Opportunity Knocks (released in April 2016). In July 2013, Sweeney appeared in Second
Alison_Sweeney
2007 romantic comedy film by Judd Apatow
London. Retrieved April 9, 2008. Wloszczyna, Susan. "For Apatow, opportunity knocks" Archived September 1, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, USA Today, May
Knocked_Up
Musical artist
(born 1959) is a Scottish former child singing star, winner of ITV's Opportunity Knocks, and the youngest person to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart
Neil_Reid
American actor (born 1978)
group Three 6 Mafia), The Real Wedding Crashers, and the game show Opportunity Knocks. Many of his production credits, including Punk'd, come through Katalyst
Ashton_Kutcher
American actress (1926–2011)
Batteries Not Included (1987), Splash, Too (1988), She-Devil (1989), Opportunity Knocks (1990), What About Bob? (1991), Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult
Doris_Belack
English pop rock band
the band achieved no mainstream success until 1973 victories on Opportunity Knocks, a talent contest series, broadcasting at that time on ITV. The band
Paper_Lace
British comedian (1944–2020)
Bobby Ball dies at 76". Mirror.co.uk. Retrieved 29 October 2020. "Opportunity Knocks: Cannon & Ball". Memorable TV. 7 November 2015. Retrieved 6 November
Bobby_Ball
British singer (born 1947)
Her 1981 single "Star" became the theme song for the talent show Opportunity Knocks when it was revived by the BBC in 1987. In 1993, she performed another
Kiki_Dee
British actress and singer (born 1949)
apprenticeship at the Arts Theatre in Nottingham, Pollard appeared on Opportunity Knocks in 1974, singing "I Cain't Say No" from Oklahoma!, and came second
Su_Pollard
American actor, producer, and presenter (born 1968)
television presenter. Roth's hosting jobs include ABC's fall 2008 series Opportunity Knocks, the Fox adult reality game series Unan1mous, the children's reality
J._D._Roth
2008 American TV series or program
Opportunity Knocks is a 2008 game show hosted by J. D. Roth and executive produced by Ashton Kutcher and his Katalyst Productions. It premiered on September
Opportunity Knocks (game show)
Opportunity_Knocks_(game_show)
English comedian, writer and actor (1928–2003)
three series of the revival of the talent show Opportunity Knocks, which aired as Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. He then moved to ITV to front two more game
Bob_Monkhouse
English actress, singer and dancer (born 1964)
public attention when, aged six years old, she won the talent show Opportunity Knocks. This led to the role of Scarlett O'Hara's daughter in the London
Bonnie_Langford
English comedian (born 1937)
came to public notice in 1964 through the television talent show Opportunity Knocks and has since appeared in several television series and films. Freddie
Freddie_Davies
Meanwhile, PJ finally tells Bobby about her feelings for him. 29 7 "Opportunity Knocks" Rob Greenberg Brendan Smith July 24, 2008 (2008-07-24) After they
List_of_My_Boys_episodes
American actor and director
washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 9 July 2010. Ritchie, Michael (2010). "Sometimes opportunity knocks. Sometimes it calls you on the phone" (PDF). Center Theatre Group
Ramon_Estevez
Fictional character
model year-end clearance event. His typical tagline is “I’m Mr. Opportunity, [knocks on “glass” or microphone] and I'm knockin'!” Although more recent
Mr._Opportunity
No. overall No. in series Title Original release date 18 1 "Opportunity Knocks" 31 August 1978 (1978-08-31) Mildred invites people to her coffee morning
List of George and Mildred episodes
List_of_George_and_Mildred_episodes
Musical artist
record for the longest continuous run of wins on the ITV talent show, Opportunity Knocks. A former Royal Navy sailor and window cleaner, television viewers
Berni_Flint
British television variety show
Saturday night light entertainment shows such as Noel's House Party, Opportunity Knocks and Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, focused on a mixture of live and
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Ant_&_Dec's_Saturday_Night_Takeaway
Australian actor (1946–2025)
August of that year. Rogers starred in the CINE award-winning short Opportunity Knocks for which there are plans to develop into a feature-length film. [clarification
Tristan_Rogers
British singer (1931–1992)
duo Peters and Lee. In 1973, they won seven episodes in a row of Opportunity Knocks, which at the time was a record breaking amount. Their first single
Lennie_Peters
American actress (born 1949)
Retrieved September 29, 2014. Anderson, Chris (July 12, 2009). "Opportunity knocks for Dewitt". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on July 30,
Joyce_DeWitt
Applause meter
shows and television game shows in the 1950s and 1960s, most notably Opportunity Knocks, but have since been supplanted by other, more sophisticated, methods
Clap-o-meter
Northern Irish comedian and actor (1926–2012)
then went on to win the peak-viewing national favourite talent show Opportunity Knocks, presented by Hughie Green, three times. He was one of the more prominent
Frank_Carson
1971 single by Neil Reid
Scottish former child singing star Neil Reid, who sang it on ITV's Opportunity Knocks and won the competition on 13 December 1971, singing his version of
Mother_of_Mine_(song)
Musical artist
(born 1959) is an English former child singing star, winner of ITV's Opportunity Knocks, who had a hit single and album in the early seventies. A pupil of
Michael Ward (singer, born 1959)
Michael_Ward_(singer,_born_1959)
English actress (born 1968)
of Supt Tom Chandler. She has also appeared in the Minder episode "Opportunity Knocks and Bruises" as Amanda, a nurse and Ray Daley's latest girlfriend
Natalie_Roles
American film director
guest-starred on television programs since 1976. Film Mystic Pizza (1988) Opportunity Knocks (1990) Grumpy Old Men (1993) The Favor (1994) Richie Rich (1994) The
Donald_Petrie
Television talent show franchise
those shows, Got Talent (influenced by the variety of talent shows Opportunity Knocks and New Faces) showcases other artistic disciplines as well as singers
Got_Talent
British actor (1937–1997)
R2-D2. At that time the duo had reached the final on the talent show Opportunity Knocks, and were reluctant to put the Mini-Tones work on hold. After some
Jack_Purvis_(actor)
British pop group
Caracas. Under the name Las Caracas they won the UK TV talent show Opportunity Knocks. They moved to Italy in 1970 because they had not found success in
Middle_of_the_Road_(band)
British bodybuilder (born 1939)
Maxalding muscle control technique. He appeared on the ITV talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1964. His act consisted of flexing his biceps and then his shoulder
Tony_Holland_(bodybuilder)
English comic (1945–2013)
The Grumbleweeds turned professional in 1967 after appearing on Opportunity Knocks. The group would gain their own radio show, The Grumbleweeds Radio
Graham_Walker_(actor)
English singer (1926–1980)
long spell in Singapore, where he broadcast on radio. He appeared on Opportunity Knocks, a talent show on Radio Luxembourg on April 30, 1950, and won his
David_Whitfield
Advertising campaign for Dos Equis beer
He once cheated death, and death didn't mind If opportunity knocks, and he's not home, opportunity waits If he were to pat you on the back, you would
The Most Interesting Man in the World
The_Most_Interesting_Man_in_the_World
Australian band
and The Vagabonds. The group appeared on the British talent show Opportunity Knocks. They were at the centre of a trial over alleged fixing of the results
New_World_(band)
British comedian (born 1945)
band. He failed the audition for another television talent show, Opportunity Knocks, after saying the word 'arse' during his interview. Brown's image
Roy_Chubby_Brown
Italian billionaire and businessman (1935–2022)
the next steps". "From Laurene Powell Jobs to Leonardo del Vecchio, opportunity knocks for the world's richest people | The National". Retrieved 25 May 2017
Leonardo_Del_Vecchio
British singer and actress
Northern club circuit for three years and then made six appearances on Opportunity Knocks, prompting Philips Records to sign them; they would later enter the
Dianne_Lee
English comedian
the judges choice. Following this, and a winning slot on Bob Says Opportunity Knocks!, he decided it was time to break from The Cresters, and went on the
Johnnie_Casson
English actor (1967–2023)
dies aged 56". BBC. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023. "Opportunity knocks for Carolyn". Evening Sentinel. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. 1 May
Jake_Abraham
Irish actor (born 1 March 1956)
Johnny 4 Play (1991) - Hugh Boon (1991) - Michael Roach Minder (1993) "Opportunity Knocks and Bruises"- Alexie Nolan Family (1994) - Charlo Spencer The Hanging
Seán_McGinley
1947 novelty song by Julia Lee and her Boy Friends
"(Opportunity Knocks But Once) Snatch and Grab It" is a song written in 1946 by Sharon A. Pease, a Chicago pianist and a columnist at DownBeat. The song
(Opportunity Knocks But Once) Snatch and Grab It
(Opportunity_Knocks_But_Once)_Snatch_and_Grab_It
Musical artist
first gained attraction prior to Eddie joining after appearing on Opportunity Knocks. The group had a number one in 1976 with "You to Me Are Everything"
Eddie_Amoo
2009 film by Ruben Fleischer
"Shake it off" "Always carry a change of underwear" "Bowling ball" "Opportunity knocks" "Don't be a hero"; Columbus later changes the rule to "Be a hero"
Zombieland
American actress and singer (born 1952)
Retrieved August 30, 2016. Brown, Bob (June 13, 2007). "Sometimes Opportunity Knocks More Than Once". ABC News. Retrieved June 24, 2023. C., Tania (2011-10-03)
Marilu_Henner
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1990)
Nazem Kadri". Soo Today. June 3, 2008. Retrieved January 17, 2010. "Opportunity knocks for Kadri". December 17, 2009. Archived from the original on April
Nazem_Kadri
British vocal duo
Northumberland, England, who won the UK television talent contest, Opportunity Knocks, in 1973. They went on to release two charting singles and three albums
Millican_&_Nesbitt
British children's TV series (1969–1974)
One of the regulars was Glynn Poole of the Poole Family, winners of Opportunity Knocks. The show also featured the return of the 1930s music hall character
Junior_Showtime
English actor, singer and TV presenter (born 1968)
a season. He later went solo and auditioned for BBC's talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1987 and appeared on the show in 1988, introduced by host Bob Monkhouse
Darren_Day
American television director and producer (born 1956)
how much I work, how much I do. Nicholson, David (March 30, 1990). "Opportunity Knocks for Newport News Native". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. p. D
Mark_Gordon_(producer)
American filmmaker (born 1967)
November 23, 2012. Wloszczyna, Susan (May 6, 2007). "For Apatow, opportunity knocks". USA Today. Archived from the original on May 9, 2007. Retrieved
Judd_Apatow
American actor (born 1959)
People (first with Arleen Sorkin and later with Tawny Kitaen) and Opportunity Knocks. Additionally, he was also a voice actor in Yogi Bear and the Magical
Dave_Coulier
Scottish singer (1963–1999)
Zavaroni's manager.[citation needed] In 1974, Zavaroni appeared on Opportunity Knocks (hosted by Hughie Green) and won the show for a record-breaking five
Lena_Zavaroni
British composer (1913–1987)
British television programmes in the 1960s and 1970s, most notably Opportunity Knocks (1964–1978). Sharples was born in Bury, Lancashire, England. He began
Robert_Sharples
1969 album by Mary Hopkin
In 1968, Hopkin performed on the British television talent show Opportunity Knocks. Her performance was watched by Twiggy, who mentioned to Paul McCartney
Post_Card_(album)
British comedy double act
Large's big break came in 1971 when they appeared on ITV talent show Opportunity Knocks. They won the programme's vote, turning them into household names
Little_and_Large
Welsh singer (born 1950)
The model Twiggy saw her winning the ITV television talent show Opportunity Knocks and recommended her to Paul McCartney. Hopkin's debut single, "Those
Mary_Hopkin
American football player (born 1962)
television show Arliss, where he plays himself in the episode "When Opportunity Knocks". In 2005, he appeared as himself in an episode of the sitcom Listen
Doug_Flutie
English comedian, singer and musician
Comedians show in 1971. The same year, he won the television talent show Opportunity Knocks. He was the first regular performer on The Comedians to receive his
Ken_Goodwin_(comedian)
2022 Hong Kong film by Judy Chu
frequent arguments bring the family atmosphere to a freezing point. When opportunity knocks, what choice will Chin-yan make between family and her dreams? Kara
Sunshine_of_My_Life
Event in which participants perform various arts
(1947); The Original Amateur Hour (1948); Hollywood Screen Test (1948); Opportunity Knocks (1949); Chance of a Lifetime (1952); NHK Nodo Jiman (1953); New Faces
Talent_show
American singer, songwriter, and actor (born 1938)
1977, he appeared as a contestant on the UK television talent show Opportunity Knocks. He wore an eye-mask and was billed as "The Masked Singer". Signing
P._J._Proby
Musical artist (born 1941)
the Bluegrass Ramblers. They would later appear on an episode of Opportunity Knocks. Davis taught French and Spanish until 1968, when he took up a job
Rod_Davis_(musician)
English comedian and television host (born 1953)
the London comedy circuit, and first auditioned unsuccessfully for Opportunity Knocks in 1975. His audition for New Faces was more successful, and he won
Jim_Davidson
American blues singer (1902–1958)
commercially successful number was the US Billboard R&B chart topping hit "(Opportunity Knocks But Once) Snatch and Grab It" in 1947. She is best known for her trademark
Julia_Lee_(musician)
Musical artist (1941-1996)
started singing at age twelve and in 1958 appeared on TV programme Opportunity Knocks. The mothers of Sandon and John McNally both worked at the same bakery
Johnny_Sandon
English pop group
series Camberwick Green. After winning the television talent show Opportunity Knocks, Candlewick Green signed to Decca Records, and had a hit single with
Candlewick_Green
Welsh singer
Argentina. She was ‘discovered’ through the popular ITV talent show, Opportunity Knocks, which she won for six consecutive weeks in 1975. Her participation
Tammy_Jones
American sports announcer
his public speaking skills. Honda appeared briefly in the 1990 film Opportunity Knocks as Mr. Nimoku. Honda also is a teacher for the After School Matters
Gene_Honda
1971 children's book by Roger Hargreaves
will stop when nobody wants him to tickle them—save for when the opportunity knocks with Mr. Grumpy, who is his favourite target. He speaks with a Canadian
Mr._Tickle
British folk/pop duo
1970 at a concert in Bournemouth. The duo entered the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks in February 1973, which they won seven times, a then-record and the
Peters_and_Lee
Phenomenon in economics and accounting
next earnings announcement, suggesting that "opportunity knocks but once" - firms have a special opportunity to convey value-relevant information at earnings
Post–earnings-announcement drift
Post–earnings-announcement_drift
English comedy double act
diagnosis. Their first TV appearance was as contestants in talent show Opportunity Knocks. In 1974 they appeared in variety series The Wheeltappers and Shunters
Cannon_and_Ball
Irish actress (born 1961)
found it "a repressive place to be a woman" at the time, with little opportunity. The 2015 marriage equality and 2018 abortion referendums, as well as
Orla_Brady
1991 film by Bryan Gordon
Career Opportunities is a 1991 American romantic comedy film starring Frank Whaley in his first lead role and co-starring Jennifer Connelly. It was written
Career_Opportunities_(film)
1991 studio album by Half Man Half Biscuit
businesses), Meadowlark Lemon (basketball player), Tony Monopoly (Opportunity Knocks winner), Conny Plank (German electronic music producer), Johnny Kwango
McIntyre, Treadmore and Davitt
McIntyre,_Treadmore_and_Davitt
English comedian (born 1942)
after changing their name to Little and Large their double act won Opportunity Knocks in 1971 leading to a successful 20-year television career. The partnership's
Syd_Little
British politician (born 1981)
Chowns, Ellie; Ramsay, Adrian; Polanski, Zack (22 August 2025). "Opportunity knocks for the Green party: can the candidates seize it? You decide". The
Adrian_Ramsay
English actor and musician (1934–2016)
the duo had reached the final on the British television talent show Opportunity Knocks. On 22 March 1976, Baker's first day of filming took place at Tunisia
Kenny_Baker_(English_actor)
American sociologist
2005 and from consulting in 2015, he still writes occasionally when opportunity knocks. Johnson obtained his BA degree in sociology from Knox College (Galesburg
Michael_P._Johnson
Indian actress
Archived from the original on 28 May 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2026. "Opportunity Knocks for Moonlighters". Moneylife NEWS & VIEWS. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
Mahalakshmi_(Kannada_actress)
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
Girl/Female
Arabic, Biblical
Favourable; Opportunity
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Hills
Male
Japanese
(秀樹) Japanese name HIDEKI means "splendid opportunity."
Girl/Female
Biblical
Favorable, opportunity.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Opportunity
Girl/Female
Arabic
Range; Opportunity
Girl/Female
Australian, Japanese
Full of Hope; Time of Opportunity
Boy/Male
Arabic, Parsi
Leisure; Happiness; Opportunity
Biblical
favorable; opportunity;
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Lord of Kaashi
Boy/Male
Welsh
Legendary son of Caw.
Female
Russian
Belarusian form of Russian Nastasya, NASTASSIA means "resurrection."
Girl/Female
Spanish
Ready for battle. Feminine of Alonzo.
Biblical
hanging up; heaping up
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from Venoix in Calvados, France. Spelled thus, the surname is now found principally in northeastern England.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One who Radiates the Lord's Light
Biblical
scorpions
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Old Norse pá ‘peacock’ (see Peacock). This surname is also established in Ireland.Poe is a common surname found in the 17th and 18th centuries in VA and SC. The ancestors of the poet Edgar Allan Poe (1809–49) were of Scotch-Irish descent, having emigrated from Ireland to Lancaster Co., PA, in about 1748.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
One who has Knowledge of Gods; Fortune-teller; Astrologer; One who has Divine Knowledge (God)
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
n.
Importunity; urgent demand.
n.
The power or opportunity of choosing; option.
v. t.
Opportunity of selling; demand; market.
n.
Importunity; earnestness.
n.
Importunity; solicitation.
n.
A proper time; a season; an opportunity.
n.
Convenience of situation; fitness.
n.
The opportunity of gathering treasure.
v. i.
A access, or opportunity of drawing near.
n.
Sale; opportunity to sell; market.
n.
Chance; accident; hap; opportunity.
n.
A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance; convenience.
v. t.
To overcome by importunity.
n.
A chance, opportunity, privilege, or advantage; specifically, an opportunity of riding; a lift.
n.
Fit or convenient time; a time or place favorable for executing a purpose; a suitable combination of conditions; suitable occasion; chance.
n.
Want of opportunity; unseasonableness; inconvenience.
pl.
of Importunity
pl.
of Opportunity
adv.
Not opportunely; unseasonably; inconveniently.
n.
One who advocates or practices opportunism.