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.
Seaside Special (Season 2)
Blackpool (Episode 1)
Air date: 1976-06-19
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Starring Wendy Richard, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, John Inman, Showaddywaddy and The Goodies. With hosts Tony Blackburn and Dave Lee Travis.
Scarborough (Episode 2)
Air date: 1976-06-26
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Hosted by David Hamilton, with guests Dana and Jim Davidson.
Scarborough (Episode 3)
Air date: 1976-07-03
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Featuring The Three Degrees, Kenneth McKellar, Brother Lees, Dailey and Wayne.
Southsea (Episode 4)
Air date: 1976-07-10
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Guests Lulu, Mike and Bernie Winters, Janet Brown, Dream Express, Ron Martin. Hosted by Paul Burnett.
Blackpool (Episode 5)
Air date: 1976-07-17
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Al Dean, Kate T. Fields Rod Hull and Emu, and Little and Large.
Southsea (Episode 6)
Air date: 1976-07-24
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Mike Read introduces Tony Monopoly, Paul Daniels, Cannon and Ball, Surprise Sisters, Mary Chipperfield, Jacko Fossett and Little Billy, and the Cimarro Brothers.
Weymouth (Episode 7)
Air date: 1976-07-31
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Guests The Bachelors, Sacha Distel, The Grumbleweeds, Keith Harris and Orville, Kenny Lynch and Jimmy Tarbuck.
Weymouth and Cherbourg, France (Episode 8)
Air date: 1976-08-07
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Starring Brotherhood of Man, Frank Carson, Alan Randall, Child, Santus Julian Troupe and Sacha Distel.
Torbay (Episode 9)
Air date: 1976-08-14
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: With Vince Hill, Roger De Courcey and Nookie Bear, Patton Brothers, Fivepenny Piece, Jodie Grey, Alan Stewart and Peters and Lee.
Torbay (Episode 10)
Air date: 1976-08-21
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Guest stars Roy Hudd, Moira Anderson, Don Maclean, Black Abbots, Sidney Devine, Wayne King. Hosts Tony Blackburn, Dave Lee Travis, David Hamilton and Paul Burnett.
Torbay (Episode 11)
Air date: 1976-08-28
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Guests Nicky Benton, Peters and Lee, Larry Grayson, Frankie Vaughan, Roy Hudd, Diane Solomon, Wurzels, Fiddlygig, Terry Turner and New Edition.
Southsea (Episode 12)
Air date: 1976-09-07
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: A highlights show featuring Boney M and New Edition, with David Hamilton.
