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 (13)
1. Eastbourne
Aired 11 June 1977 • 50 min
First 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.
2. Eastbourne
Aired 18 June 1977 • 50 min
Guests Roy Hudd, Diane Traske, Don Maclean, Roger De Courcey and Nookie Bear, Jeff Phillips.
3. Great Yarmouth
Aired 25 June 1977 • 50 min
David Hamilton is the host, with guests John Inman, Ronnie Dukes, Ricki Lee, Berni Flint, Miquel Brown, Mike Hope, Albie Keen.
4. Lowestoft
Aired 2 July 1977 • 50 min
Les Dawson, Dana, Bernie Clifton, Brother Lees, Stuart Gillies.
5. Great Yarmouth
Aired 9 July 1977 • 50 min
Tony Black introduces Cilla Black, Vince Hill, Frank Carson, Dream Express, Jeff Phillips and Lennie Bennett.
6. Bournemouth
Aired 16 July 1977 • 50 min
Guests Little and Large, Bachelors, Showaddywaddy, Dave Ismay, James Boys, Shades of Love.
7. Bournemouth
Aired 23 July 1977 • 50 min
Hosted by David Hamilton, with special guests Peters and Lee, Stu Francis, Michael Barrymore, Bobby Crush and Jodie Grey.
8. Bournemouth
Aired 30 July 1977 • 50 min
Val Doonican, Fiddlygig, Stan Boardman, Les Wilson, Van Buren & Greta, host Tony Blackburn, featuring New Edition.
9. Honfleur, France
Aired 6 August 1977 • 50 min
Starring Cliff Richard, Claude Francois, Half Wits and Norman Caley.
10. Honfleur, France
Aired 13 August 1977 • 50 min
Mireille Mathieu, Boney M, Marie Myriam.
11. Torbay
Aired 20 August 1977 • 50 min
The 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.
12. Jersey
Aired 27 August 1977 • 50 min
Johnnie and Roy, Mission Hall Jazz Band, Des O’Connor, Jack Douglas, George Truzzi, Roger Kitter, Brian Taylor, Shades of Love, Californians and Page Three.
13. Highlights
Aired 30 September 1977 • 50 min
Special end of Summer edition.