TV series

Seaside Special

1975–1979 · 5 seasons

A cheerful, old-fashioned variety show that feels like a sunny holiday camp concert, easy to dip in and out of.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Light, warm, whimsical and campy. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Music, friendship, family
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: music
friendship
family
Places: sea
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
musical
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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Genres: family, comedy, kids
Starring: Tony Blackburn, Peter Powell, Lennie Bennett, Rod Hull, Syd Little, Les Dawson, Les Dennis, Cliff Richard
Length: 5 seasons, 54 episodes, 50 min each
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English