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Roll up for a Seaside Special

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July 07, 2025

MARION MCMULLEN looks back at how the BBC brought some seaside and circus fun into UK homes 50 years ago

- MARION MCMULLEN

Roll up for a Seaside Special

THE BBC headed to the seaside 50 years ago with a circus big top and a lineup of variety acts.

Seaside Special launched on July 5, 1975, from Blackpool and went on to spend the summer broadcasting from different seaside resorts around the UK.

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