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 5)
Blackpool (Episode 1)
Air date: 1979-07-14
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Introduced by Peter Powell with guests Little and Large, Mick Miller, Peters and Lee, Showaddywaddy, Chas and Dave, and First Edition.
Bruges, Belgium (Episode 2)
Air date: 1979-07-21
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Jeane Manson introduces guests Boney M, Amii Stewart, Clive Webb, Chantal Goya, Patrick Hernandez and Gerard Lenorman.
Blackpool (Episode 3)
Air date: 1979-07-28
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Peter Powell is the host, with guests Tony Brutus, Angels, Ken Dodd and his Diddymen, and Brother Lees.
Poole (Episode 4)
Air date: 1979-08-04
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Guest starring Cilla Black, Cliff Richard, Don MacLean, Jerry Stevens, Keith Harris, Lenny Henry and Antonia Rodriguez.
Honfleur, France (Episode 5)
Air date: 1979-08-11
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Rod Hull and Emu, Plastic Bertrand, Eruption, Gibson Brothers, Santos `Loonies' and Amanda Lear. Peter Powell hosts.
Blackpool (Episode 6)
Air date: 1979-08-18
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Introduced by Peter Powell with guests Les Dawson, The Krankies, Stu Francis, Les Dennis, Roy Barraclough, The Dooleys, Berni Flint and Dollar.
Isle of Man (Episode 7)
Air date: 1979-08-25
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Featuring Petula Clark, The Grumbleweeds, The Wurzels, Frank Carson, Bobby Knutt, Diane Cousins, Tony Kent, Greg Bonham and Iris Williams.
Poole (Episode 8)
Air date: 1979-09-01
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Peter Powell is the host, with guests Rolf Harris, Roy Castle, Amii Stewart, Bernie Clifton, Candlewick Green, Neil Martin and First Edition.
Isle of Man (Episode 9)
Air date: 1979-09-08
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Introduced by Peter Powell with guests Lennie Bennett, Ruby Winters and Boney M.
