Seaside Special (1975)
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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Episode 1 - Eastbourne
Release Date: 1977-06-11First heat of Miss Seaside Special 1977 Natural Beauty Contest. With guests Ronnie Corbett, Anne Hart, Nolans, Janet Brown, Patton Brothers, Dick Sheppard. Host Tony Blackburn, featuring New Edition.
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Episode 2 - Eastbourne
Release Date: 1977-06-18Guests Roy Hudd, Diane Traske, Don Maclean, Roger De Courcey and Nookie Bear, Jeff Phillips.
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Episode 3 - Great Yarmouth
Release Date: 1977-06-25David Hamilton is the host, with guests John Inman, Ronnie Dukes, Ricki Lee, Berni Flint, Miquel Brown, Mike Hope, Albie Keen.
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Episode 4 - Lowestoft
Release Date: 1977-07-02Les Dawson, Dana, Bernie Clifton, Brother Lees, Stuart Gillies.
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Episode 5 - Great Yarmouth
Release Date: 1977-07-09Tony Black introduces Cilla Black, Vince Hill, Frank Carson, Dream Express, Jeff Phillips and Lennie Bennett.
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Episode 6 - Bournemouth
Release Date: 1977-07-16Guests Little and Large, Bachelors, Showaddywaddy, Dave Ismay, James Boys, Shades of Love.
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Episode 7 - Bournemouth
Release Date: 1977-07-23Hosted by David Hamilton, with special guests Peters and Lee, Stu Francis, Michael Barrymore, Bobby Crush and Jodie Grey.
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Episode 8 - Bournemouth
Release Date: 1977-07-30Val Doonican, Fiddlygig, Stan Boardman, Les Wilson, Van Buren & Greta, host Tony Blackburn, featuring New Edition.
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Episode 9 - Honfleur, France
Release Date: 1977-08-06Starring Cliff Richard, Claude Francois, Half Wits and Norman Caley.
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Episode 10 - Honfleur, France
Release Date: 1977-08-13Mireille Mathieu, Boney M, Marie Myriam.
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Episode 11 - Torbay
Release Date: 1977-08-20The Final of the Miss Seaside Special 1977 Natural Beauty Contest. With guests Jeff Phillips, Tony Blackburn, Vera Lynn, Jim Davidson, Wurzels, Tony Selby, Patton Brothers. Hosted by David Hamilton.
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Episode 12 - Jersey
Release Date: 1977-08-27Johnnie and Roy, Mission Hall Jazz Band, Des O’Connor, Jack Douglas, George Truzzi, Roger Kitter, Brian Taylor, Shades of Love, Californians and Page Three.
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Episode 13 - Highlights
Release Date: 1977-09-30Special end of Summer edition.