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