I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago (2011)
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.
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Cast
- 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
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