I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago
Synopsis
In 1986, six hopefuls awaited their turn on New Faces, the popular TV talent show. Among them were comedians, singers, a teenage violin prodigy, and a Birmingham club crooner. New Faces had launched stars like Victoria Wood, Jim Davidson, and Les Dennis. For these six contestants, it was a night that changed their lives in unexpected ways. Their subsequent 25 years involved tangled love stories, international drama, a business collapse, an appearance in Britain's Got Talent semi-finals, and even prison and homelessness.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Vinny Cadman
Self - Walker & Cadman
Marti Caine
Self - 1986 Host (archive footage)
Jim Davidson
Self - 1986 Judge (archive footage)
Wayne Denton
Self - Club Singer
Bill Kenwright
Self - 1986 Judge (archive footage)
Emma Lovini
Self - Gary's First and Only Wife
Gary Lovini
Self - Violinist
Millicent Martin
Self - 1986 Judge (archive footage)
Billy Pearce
Self - Comedian
Julie A. Scott
Self - Soprano
James Stone
Self - Soul Singer
Tracey
Self - Vinny's Third Ex-wife
Mal Walker
Self - Walker & Cadman (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alf Lawrie
- Original Title
- I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC Two
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alf Lawrie
Alf Lawrie
Department Leadership Roster
Alf Lawrie
Director
Alf Lawrie
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago
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What is I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago about?
In 1986, six hopefuls awaited their turn on New Faces, the popular TV talent show. Among them were comedians, singers, a teenage violin prodigy, and a Birmingham club crooner. New Faces had launched stars like Victoria Wood, Jim Davidson, and Les Dennis. For these six contestants, it was a night that changed their lives in unexpected ways. Their subsequent 25 years involved tangled love stories, international drama, a business collapse, an appearance in Britain's Got Talent semi-finals, and even prison and homelessness.
Who directed I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago?
I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago was directed by Alf Lawrie.
Who stars in I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago?
The principal cast of I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago includes Vinny Cadman, Marti Caine, Jim Davidson, Wayne Denton, Bill Kenwright.
When was I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago released and how long is it?
I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.