The series
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
Season 5 · 9 episodes · 1979
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Episode 114 Jul 197950m
Blackpool
Introduced by Peter Powell with guests Little and Large, Mick Miller, Peters and Lee, Showaddywaddy, Chas and Dave, and First Edition.
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Episode 221 Jul 197950m
Bruges, Belgium
Jeane Manson introduces guests Boney M, Amii Stewart, Clive Webb, Chantal Goya, Patrick Hernandez and Gerard Lenorman.
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Episode 328 Jul 197950m
Blackpool
Peter Powell is the host, with guests Tony Brutus, Angels, Ken Dodd and his Diddymen, and Brother Lees.
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Episode 44 Aug 197950m
Poole
Guest starring Cilla Black, Cliff Richard, Don MacLean, Jerry Stevens, Keith Harris, Lenny Henry and Antonia Rodriguez.
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Episode 511 Aug 197950m
Honfleur, France
Rod Hull and Emu, Plastic Bertrand, Eruption, Gibson Brothers, Santos `Loonies' and Amanda Lear. Peter Powell hosts.
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Episode 618 Aug 197950m
Blackpool
Introduced by Peter Powell with guests Les Dawson, The Krankies, Stu Francis, Les Dennis, Roy Barraclough, The Dooleys, Berni Flint and Dollar.
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Episode 725 Aug 197950m
Isle of Man
Featuring Petula Clark, The Grumbleweeds, The Wurzels, Frank Carson, Bobby Knutt, Diane Cousins, Tony Kent, Greg Bonham and Iris Williams.
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Episode 81 Sep 197950m
Poole
Peter Powell is the host, with guests Rolf Harris, Roy Castle, Amii Stewart, Bernie Clifton, Candlewick Green, Neil Martin and First Edition.
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Episode 98 Sep 197950m
Isle of Man
Introduced by Peter Powell with guests Lennie Bennett, Ruby Winters and Boney M.
Cast
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