Seaside Special
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Play S1 E1A BBC light entertainment show broadcast from 1975 to 1979, filmed in a big top at various British seaside resorts. Originally the big top belonged to various circuses, but in later seasons, the BBC bought its own to be the venue. The programme was developed by producer Michael Hurll.
Cast: Tony Blackburn, Peter Powell
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9 episodes
- 1. BlackpoolThe first of a new series of variety shows featuring artists appearing at Britain's seaside resorts starring Ken Dodd with The Diddymen. Special guests Dana and Wild Honey. Introduced by David Hamilton and featuring New Edition.CC50minJul 5, 1975
- 2. Great YarmouthStarring Peters and Lee, with special guests Billy Dainty, Alan Randall, Frank Carson, Stu Francis, Cool Breeze and introduced by Noel Edmonds, featuring New Edition.CC50minJul 12, 1975
- 3. BlackpoolSpecial guests - Mike and Bernie Winters, The Three Degrees, Peter Gordeno and New Edition. With hosts David Hamilton and Paul Melba.CC50minJul 19, 1975
- 4. PooleStarring Cilla Black and her guests Paul Jones, Don MacLean, the Brother Lees, and from clubland, Ronnie Dukes and Ricki Lee.CC50minJul 26, 1975
- 5. Great YarmouthGuest star Dick Emery, with Sacha Distel with Clodagh Rodgers, Little and Large and Norman Caley. Introduced by Noel Edmonds and featuring New Edition.CC50minAug 2, 1975
- 6. TorbayHosts - Noel Edmonds and Val Doonican, with guests Windsor Davies and Don Estelle, Ronnie Corbett, Lynn Rogers, Peter Hudson, Ian Lavender, Bill Pertwee, John Inman, Mike Read, David Hamilton and Tony Blackburn.CC50minAug 9, 1975
- 7. TorbayWith special guests ABBA, Lulu, Janet Brown, Kenneth McKellar, Mike Batt and Tony Blackburn.CC50minAug 16, 1975
- 8. PooleWith guests Rolf Harris, The Bachelors, Stuart Gillies, Bernie Clifton, Johnny More, Rita Morris and Tony Blackburn, featuring New Edition.CC50minAug 23, 1975
- 9. TorbayGuest starring Roy Hudd and Keith Harris with Tessie O'Shea, Lena Zavaroni, Derek Dene and Jon Britain.CC50minAug 30, 1975
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Seaside Special
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A BBC light entertainment show broadcast from 1975 to 1979, filmed in a big top at various British seaside resorts. Originally the big top belonged to various circuses, but in later seasons, the BBC bought its own to be the venue. The programme was developed by producer Michael Hurll.
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English
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