This clip comes from a special episode of Young Talent Time featuring Aboriginal performers.  

It is impressive to see ‘Tiny’ Tina Arena’s vocal range and confidence as a performer in this episode of Young Talent Time from 1980.

Rikki Arnot joined the Young Talent Team in 1987 and was with the show until it finished in 1988.

Episodes featuring a Young Talent Time team member graduating are extra popular with fans. 

Team members’ final shows are always emotional and bittersweet. This is a perfect example of the formula Young Talent Time followed for these rites of passage.

This is a striking example of the popular music medleys Young Talent Time was known for.

Live shows like this one were a chance for fans to see their Young Talent Time idols and 12,000 people attended this concert held at the 1988 World Expo in Brisba

This is actor Asher Keddie’s first appearance on Young Talent Time as a talent quest contestant.

Vikki Broughton’s beautiful rendition of ‘Close To You’ comes from the first episode of Young Talent Time. She was part of the cast from 1971 to 73. 

Debra Byrne, known as Debbie to fans of the show, features on this Young Talent Time 17th birthday special.