Seaside Special

2.0 Jul 1975 5 Seasons 54 Episodes

Ended

Overview

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.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · English

Cast

Tony Blackburn

Self - Presenter

Peter Powell

Self - Presenter

Blackpool

Introduced by Peter Powell with guests Little and Large, Mick Miller, Peters and Lee, Showaddywaddy, Chas and Dave, and First Edition.

Jul 14, 1979 50m

Bruges, Belgium

Jeane Manson introduces guests Boney M, Amii Stewart, Clive Webb, Chantal Goya, Patrick Hernandez and Gerard Lenorman.

Jul 21, 1979 50m

Blackpool

Peter Powell is the host, with guests Tony Brutus, Angels, Ken Dodd and his Diddymen, and Brother Lees.

Jul 28, 1979 50m

Poole

Guest starring Cilla Black, Cliff Richard, Don MacLean, Jerry Stevens, Keith Harris, Lenny Henry and Antonia Rodriguez.

Aug 4, 1979 50m

Honfleur, France

Rod Hull and Emu, Plastic Bertrand, Eruption, Gibson Brothers, Santos `Loonies' and Amanda Lear. Peter Powell hosts.

Aug 11, 1979 50m

Blackpool

Introduced by Peter Powell with guests Les Dawson, The Krankies, Stu Francis, Les Dennis, Roy Barraclough, The Dooleys, Berni Flint and Dollar.

Aug 18, 1979 50m

Isle of Man

Featuring Petula Clark, The Grumbleweeds, The Wurzels, Frank Carson, Bobby Knutt, Diane Cousins, Tony Kent, Greg Bonham and Iris Williams.

Aug 25, 1979 50m

Poole

Peter Powell is the host, with guests Rolf Harris, Roy Castle, Amii Stewart, Bernie Clifton, Candlewick Green, Neil Martin and First Edition.

Sep 1, 1979 50m

Isle of Man

Introduced by Peter Powell with guests Lennie Bennett, Ruby Winters and Boney M.

Sep 8, 1979 50m

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