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.)
The series spans 1 season with 6 episodes in total (avg. 6 per season).
Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes.
Originally aired on BBC One.
Executive produced by Edward Mirzoeff.
2016
Olivier Morin explores the crazy, wonderful world of theme parks across the globe.
2005
2015
Exploring the exciting world of thrill rides, waterslides and other heart-pumping experiences through a scientific lens, hosts Kari Byron and Tory Belleci dive into the engineering and physics that explain why these rides excite adrenaline junkies.

2022
This is the story of how a family who produced rides and carriages for showmen runs Germany's largest amusement park. It is a unique development how the small, sleepy fishing village of Rust became a place marked by success. A career that not even the Mack family could have dreamed of. We look behind the development of the park, which obstacles had to be overcome and find out who was an ally of the Macks.

2025
A 3-part series exploring Universal's film and theme park legacy through rare footage and celebrity interviews, leading up to Epic Universe's opening. Features exclusive archives and behind-the-scenes access.

2024
Come along as we take you on an inside look at Walt Disney Imagineering. Inspired by how Walt took us along during the development of Disneyland, this new series brings you into the creative and design journey as Disney Imagineers create new, innovative experiences for guests to enjoy at Disney Parks around the world!

2024
Filmed over two years in Emerald Park, this behind-the-scenes documentary follows the trials and tribulations of building Europe's longest intertwining rollercoasters.

2016
Exploring the history behind Theme Park attractions.

2004
Ripley Holden is a small-time entrepreneur desperate to make it big with his new state-of-the-art amusement arcade. The opening extravaganza is overshadowed by the find of a dead body on the premises. DI Carlisle is called in and quickly finds he has more on his mind than murder, when he falls in love with Ripley's long-suffering wife.
Masterpiece
1 votes
Pleasure Beach
Ended
No
English
United Kingdom
1/1/1998
1/6/1998

