Pleasure Beach

Filmed on location in 1997 at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the show was a six-part BBC documentary, which followed the day-to-day running of the park. It was mainly focused on the rides and the park managers, Jim Rowland and Keith Allen. The film crews also spoke to Geoffrey Thompson and Amanda Thompson, the director and producer of Stageworks Worldwide Productions (which directs, produces and choreographs the shows within the park.)

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Pleasure Beach

First Air Date

January 1, 1998

Last Air Date

January 6, 1998

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Networks

BBC One

Episode 6
S01E06

Episode 6

In this final episode, it's 'switch on' time for Blackpool's illuminations and Keith pulls in record profits in J.R.'s absence, but when J.R. returns can he beat Keith's record day despite a power-cut plunging the park into darkness?

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