Tina Arena and Bobby Driessen perform ‘You're the One That I Want’ from the film of the musical Grease, which starred Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta.

The choice of song in this clip – Prince’s pop hit ‘1999’ (1982) – exemplifies Young Talent Time’s use of international hits from the time. 

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.

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

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