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The Big Gamble
Documentary looking at holidaymakers who take the 'Big Gamble' every summer - those who are willing to risk their savings on a stay at a British seaside resort, which could very well be ruined by bad weather. Filmed at Broadstairs beach. (1957)
Last on
Fri 30 Aug 1957
21:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service
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Toward the sea
Duration: 01:52
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Great Escapes Collection
Watch a collection of archive programmes exploring the nation's love affair withΒ holidaying.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Jack Warner |
| Film Editor | Allan Tyrer |
| Photographer | James Balfour |
| Writer | Pamela Bower |
| Director | Pamela Bower |
| Producer | Richard Cawston |
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- Fri 30 Aug 1957 21:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service
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Great Escapes
A collection of archive programmes exploring the nation's love affair with holidaying.
