Beside the Seaside

Summary Melvyn is in Blackpool looking back to the 1950s to celebrate the heyday of the British seaside holiday. Elaine Greeley shares her memories of a honeymoon spent at the British seaside and shows the British knack for having a good time, whatever the weather. Les Dennis talks about his lifelong relationship with Blackpool and salutes seaside entertainment which inspired him to become an entertainer. And Dame Sandra Burslem is transported back to her youth, when she appeared in a 1957 film shot in her home town of Blackpool.

S1.E20 ∙ Beside the Seaside

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Melvyn Bragg John Krish Les Dennis Derek Martin

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Sep 29, 2011

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : UK

Production companies : BBC Manchester

Summary Melvyn is in Blackpool looking back to the 1950s to celebrate the heyday of the British seaside holiday. Elaine Greeley shares her memories of a honeymoon spent at the British seaside and shows the British knack for having a good time, whatever the weather. Les Dennis talks about his lifelong relationship with Blackpool and salutes seaside entertainment which inspired him to become an entertainer. And Dame Sandra Burslem is transported back to her youth, when she appeared in a 1957 film shot in her home town of Blackpool.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Sep 29, 2011

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : UK

Production companies : BBC Manchester

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