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