The BBC bought a circus tent just to broadcast variety shows from British beaches.
Season 5 • Episode 9
LatestIntroduced by Peter Powell with guests Lennie Bennett, Ruby Winters and Boney M.
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.
Production
BBC actually purchased a traveling circus big top.
Costume
1970s seaside fashion that should be studied, not worn.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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