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.
Seasons and episodes
5 seasons · 54 episodes
5
- 1S5 E1
Blackpool
Jul 14, 197950 min
Introduced by Peter Powell with guests Little and Large, Mick Miller, Peters and Lee, Showaddywaddy, Chas and Dave, and First Edition.
- 2S5 E2
Bruges, Belgium
Jul 21, 197950 min
Jeane Manson introduces guests Boney M, Amii Stewart, Clive Webb, Chantal Goya, Patrick Hernandez and Gerard Lenorman.
- 3S5 E3
Blackpool
Jul 28, 197950 min
Peter Powell is the host, with guests Tony Brutus, Angels, Ken Dodd and his Diddymen, and Brother Lees.
- 4S5 E4
Poole
Aug 4, 197950 min
Guest starring Cilla Black, Cliff Richard, Don MacLean, Jerry Stevens, Keith Harris, Lenny Henry and Antonia Rodriguez.
- 5S5 E5
Honfleur, France
Aug 11, 197950 min
Rod Hull and Emu, Plastic Bertrand, Eruption, Gibson Brothers, Santos `Loonies' and Amanda Lear. Peter Powell hosts.
- 6S5 E6
Blackpool
Aug 18, 197950 min
Introduced by Peter Powell with guests Les Dawson, The Krankies, Stu Francis, Les Dennis, Roy Barraclough, The Dooleys, Berni Flint and Dollar.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Seaside Special?
- Seaside Special is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Seaside Special are there?
- Seaside Special has 5 seasons and 54 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Seaside Special?
- Seaside Special has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 8, 1979.
- Who stars in Seaside Special?
- Seaside Special stars Tony Blackburn, Peter Powell, Ken Dodd, Frank Carson, Cilla Black.
