The Talent Show Story

Season 1 Episode 4 (S01E04)

“Episode 4″

Documentary

January 28, 2012, 20:30 pm ET

ITV1 (UK)

IMDb The Talent Show Story

The series takes a look behind the scenes as it investigates how The X Factor became the biggest talent show on British television. Simon Cowell talks about how the show came to air and how he chose his first co-judges, Louis and Sharon. The show also lloks at child stars from talent shows, including Lena Zavaroni. Joe Pasquale also reveals how he managed to get first big break on New Faces in 1987.

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