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.
Jun 11, 1977 - 50m
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.
Jun 18, 1977 - 50m
Guests Roy Hudd, Diane Traske, Don Maclean, Roger De Courcey and Nookie Bear, Jeff Phillips.
Jun 25, 1977 - 50m
David Hamilton is the host, with guests John Inman, Ronnie Dukes, Ricki Lee, Berni Flint, Miquel Brown, Mike Hope, Albie Keen.
Jul 2, 1977 - 50m
Les Dawson, Dana, Bernie Clifton, Brother Lees, Stuart Gillies.
Jul 9, 1977 - 50m
Tony Black introduces Cilla Black, Vince Hill, Frank Carson, Dream Express, Jeff Phillips and Lennie Bennett.
Jul 16, 1977 - 50m
Guests Little and Large, Bachelors, Showaddywaddy, Dave Ismay, James Boys, Shades of Love.
Jul 23, 1977 - 50m
Hosted by David Hamilton, with special guests Peters and Lee, Stu Francis, Michael Barrymore, Bobby Crush and Jodie Grey.
Jul 30, 1977 - 50m
Val Doonican, Fiddlygig, Stan Boardman, Les Wilson, Van Buren & Greta, host Tony Blackburn, featuring New Edition.
Aug 6, 1977 - 50m
Starring Cliff Richard, Claude Francois, Half Wits and Norman Caley.
Aug 13, 1977 - 50m
Mireille Mathieu, Boney M, Marie Myriam.
Aug 20, 1977 - 50m
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.
Aug 27, 1977 - 50m
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.
Sep 30, 1977 - 50m
Special end of Summer edition.
