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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.

First Aired

1975-07-05
Last Aired

1979-09-08
Creator
Genre

Family, Comedy, Kids
Seasons

5
Episodes

54
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One

Keywords:

live music

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Season 1

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Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

1. Blackpool

The first of a new series of variety shows featuring artists appearing at Britain's seaside resorts st...More

The first of a new series of variety shows featuring artists appearing at Britain's seaside resorts starring Ken Dodd with The Diddymen. Special guests Dana and Wild Honey. Introduced by David Hamilton and featuring New Edition.Less

50mins 1975-07-05

2. Great Yarmouth

Starring Peters and Lee, with special guests Billy Dainty, Alan Randall, Frank Carson, Stu Francis, Co...More

Starring Peters and Lee, with special guests Billy Dainty, Alan Randall, Frank Carson, Stu Francis, Cool Breeze and introduced by Noel Edmonds, featuring New Edition.Less

50mins 1975-07-12

3. Blackpool

Special guests - Mike and Bernie Winters, The Three Degrees, Peter Gordeno and New Edition. With hosts...More

Special guests - Mike and Bernie Winters, The Three Degrees, Peter Gordeno and New Edition. With hosts David Hamilton and Paul Melba.Less

50mins 1975-07-19

4. Poole

Starring Cilla Black and her guests Paul Jones, Don MacLean, the Brother Lees, and from clubland, Ronn...More

Starring Cilla Black and her guests Paul Jones, Don MacLean, the Brother Lees, and from clubland, Ronnie Dukes and Ricki Lee.Less

50mins 1975-07-26

5. Great Yarmouth

Guest star Dick Emery, with Sacha Distel with Clodagh Rodgers, Little and Large and Norman Caley. Intr...More

Guest star Dick Emery, with Sacha Distel with Clodagh Rodgers, Little and Large and Norman Caley. Introduced by Noel Edmonds and featuring New Edition.Less

50mins 1975-08-02

6. Torbay

Hosts - Noel Edmonds and Val Doonican, with guests Windsor Davies and Don Estelle, Ronnie Corbett, Lyn...More

Hosts - Noel Edmonds and Val Doonican, with guests Windsor Davies and Don Estelle, Ronnie Corbett, Lynn Rogers, Peter Hudson, Ian Lavender, Bill Pertwee, John Inman, Mike Read, David Hamilton and Tony Blackburn.Less