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The Best Episodes of Susan Calman's Summer By the Sea

Every episode of Susan Calman's Summer By the Sea ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Susan Calman's Summer By the Sea!

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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Channel 5

Best Episodes Summary

"St. Ives" is the best rated episode of "Susan Calman's Summer By the Sea". It scored 8/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/30/2021. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Brighton".

  • St. Ives
    8.0/109 votes
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    #1 - St. Ives

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2021

    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.

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  • Brighton
    7.6/1010 votes
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    #2 - Brighton

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/29/2021

    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.

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  • Scarborough
    7.6/105 votes
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    #3 - Scarborough

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2022

    The presenter's seaside week is drawing to a close, but not before she stops at her final destination - Scarborough, a Yorkshire gem and a resort known for its historic charm. Susan kicks off her adventure by taking a trip on the historic cliff railway, where she's greeted with fabulous views of the beach and surrounding area.

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  • Great Yarmouth
    7.3/1010 votes
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    #4 - Great Yarmouth

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/28/2021

    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.

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  • Skegness
    7.1/107 votes
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    #5 - Skegness

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/1/2022

    The comedian visits more seaside resorts around the UK, beginning in Skegness, a Lincolnshire seaside town with tourist roots going back hundreds of years. Susan visits landlady Alison at her quintessential British B&B, then meets up with fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Debbie McGee to take on a pirate-themed escape room.

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  • Isle of Wight
    7.0/106 votes
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    #6 - Isle of Wight

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/2/2022

    Susan's week-long seaside tour takes her south to the Isle of Wight, where she visits one of the island's most popular visitor destinations - the Needles Lighthouse. Later, she meets paleontologist Martin Simpson, who reveals the island's fascinating prehistoric past, and joins wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan for a quick game of mini-golf on a pirate-themed course.

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  • Weymouth
    7.0/107 votes
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    #7 - Weymouth

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/3/2022

    The comedian visits Weymouth on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, where she heads to the extraordinary Sandworld to learn from an expert, sand sculptor Mark Anderson, and views gigantic sand artworks made by sculptors from all around the world. Later as she explores the harbour, Susan tries her hand at some lobster grilling under the watchful eye of a Michelin-starred chef.

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  • Southend-on-Sea
    6.9/108 votes
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    #8 - Southend-on-Sea

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2021

    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.

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  • Blackpool
    6.9/109 votes
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    #9 - Blackpool

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/2/2021

    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.

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  • Tenby
    6.2/106 votes
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    #10 - Tenby

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/4/2022

    The presenter's week-long tour of the seaside reaches its penultimate stop in Tenby, jewel of the Pembrokeshire coast. Susan makes her entrance in style, getting a tour of this medieval town in a tuk-tuk. She also meets up with TV presenter Anthea Turner, who reminisces about the many family holidays she enjoyed in Tenby.

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  • Clacton-on-Sea
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    #11 - Clacton-on-Sea

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/28/2023

    In Clacton-on-Sea Susan explores the pleasure pier, where she rides the ferris wheel, battles Nina Wadia on the water dodgems, and becomes a magician's assistant.

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  • Bournemouth
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    #12 - Bournemouth

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 8/4/2023

    In Bournemouth, Susan takes a beachside train ride, boards a ferry to see impressive beach hits, visits a Victoria treasure trove and meets Gareth Malone for a game of Jenga.

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  • Margate
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    #13 - Margate

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/11/2023

    Susan visits Margate on the Kent coast where she tries a tub of cockles, visits the mysterious Shell Grotto, and hooks up with actress Sally Lindsay at pleasure park Dreamland.

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  • Southwold
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    #14 - Southwold

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/18/2023

    Susan starts by surveying Southwold, on the Suffolk coast, from the town's remarkable lighthouse before exploring the area from the sea and visiting Walberswick and Thorpeness

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  • Cleethorpes
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    #15 - Cleethorpes

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/25/2023

    Susan visits the town of Cleethorpes where she tries stunt kite flying, takes a trip on a coastal railway, and embarks on a thrilling remote-control boat race with Les Dennis.

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