Susan Calman's Summer By the Sea

Total Seasons :3Total Episodes : 15

Across five nights, Susan’s journey takes her to a different well-known resort every day as she enjoys all the fun of the seaside, with a few celebrity guests along to help her out.

Episodes(5)

1. Great Yarmouth

The comedian visits seaside resorts around the UK, beginning in Great Yarmouth, where she is joined by Joe Pasquale. Susan starts her tour with a visit to the lord mayor, who sends her off with a list of things to see and do. She takes part in a synchronised swimming performance at Britain's last surviving circus building, takes a ride on a 1930s rollercoaster, and learns the secret of putting words into a stick of rock.

Air Date : 2021-06-28

2. Brighton

The comedian explores Brighton, joined by Zoe Lyons. The tour begins at the famous viewing tower, and takes in the toy museum and a game of volleyball on one of the few areas on sandy beach the famously shingle-covered coastline has. Susan also tries her hand at the games on Brighton Palace Pier and discovers why the town is becoming famous for locally produced wine.

Air Date : 2021-06-29

3. St. Ives

The comedian continues her trip around the UK visiting seaside resorts. In the third episode, Susan reaches her next destination, St Ives. Here, she meets Gyles Brandreth, who discusses his personal connection to the famous resort.

Air Date : 2021-06-30

4. Southend-on-Sea

The comedian visits Southend-on-Sea in Essex, home to the world's largest pleasure pier and the famous narrow-gauge railway. Susan also creates her own ice-cream sundae, takes part in a training exercise with a local lifeboat crew, and talks to Birds of a Feather star Linda Robson about why she has been coming to the town since she was a child.

Air Date : 2021-07-01

5. Blackpool

The comedian finds Blackpool has not one but three piers to choose from - and on its North Pier she is introduced to the legendary sounds of the seaside. The town keeps on giving as she spots a metal detectorist searching for history on the beach and takes her chance to become a treasure hunter. Then, there's a sneak peek inside a distinctive seafront B&B where originality is the order of the day. Plus, she is reunited with her Strictly Come Dancing partner Kevin Clifton.

Air Date : 2021-07-02