Birthdays are a big deal in the Young Talent Time universe and this excerpt comes from episode 87/16, recorded on 16 May 1987, to celebrate the show’s 16th birthday. 

An essential part of Young Talent Time’s success was the way it not only showcased the talent of individual team members, but also shared details of each child’s life and their diverse int

Beven Addinsall joined the Young Talent Time team in 1983 and was with the show until 1988.  

Young Talent Time frequently uses birthday shows as an excuse to feature successful graduates from the team.

An important element of Young Talent Time was making sure audiences could identify with the team members, as well as looking up to them, and this behind-the-scenes segment featuring Juanit

Host Johnny Young calls Young Talent Time ‘your big hour of the week’, which it was for the show’s numerous fans watching at home. 

Tina Arena’s first appearance as a contestant on Young Talent Time in 1974 is part of the show’s folklore.

Danielle Minogue, now known as Dannii, joined the Young Talent team in 1982 after first appearing as a talent contestant in 1979 on her 8th birthday.

Special episodes like this one shot at Australia’s Wonderland in Sydney were popular with Young Talent Time fans. 

Rare footage shows six members of the original Young Talent Time team singing a medley of songs, starting with an up-tempo version of the show’s signature tune ‘All M