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

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

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

Director & Crew

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