NaN/100 votesLoading...#1 - 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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#2 - 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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#3 - 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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#4 - 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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NaN/100 votesLoading...#5 - 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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6.2/106 votesLoading...#6 - 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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6.9/108 votesLoading...#7 - 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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6.9/109 votesLoading...#8 - 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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7.0/106 votesLoading...#9 - 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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7.0/107 votesLoading...#10 - 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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7.1/107 votesLoading...#11 - 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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7.3/1010 votesLoading...#12 - 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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7.6/1010 votesLoading...#13 - 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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#14 - 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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8.0/109 votesLoading...#15 - 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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The Worst Episodes of Susan Calman's Summer By the Sea
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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
Worst Episodes Summary
"Clacton-on-Sea" is the worst rated episode of "Susan Calman's Summer By the Sea". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/28/2023. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bournemouth".