BBC One · Ended

Westbeach

Drama, Family · 1993

Last aired: S1 E10, Baby You Can Drive My Car · 1993-06-19

The series was set in the fictional seaside town of Westbeach and dealt with two rival families, the Cromers and the Prestons, who controlled the local businesses. The Preston family owned an upmarket seafront hotel, while the Cromers ran an amusement arcade and a fish-and-chip shop.

Cast

Oliver Cotton Alan Cromer

Deborah Grant Sarah Preston

Michael Attwell Ray Cromer

Lesley Duff Maggie Cromer

David Horovitch Hugo Preston

Annie Lambert Alex Preston

Imogen Boorman Hannah Preston

Tony Caunter Bill Cromer

Ricco Ross Greg Dacosta

SB Siobhan Burke Jan Cromer

Season 1

E1 Just Another Saturday 1993-04-10 · 50 min The fortunes of the Prestons, a family who have been the pillar of the Westbeach community for 150 years, are in decline. The Cromers, with their amusement arcades, nightclubs and caravan park, are prospering. Both believe they know what's best for Westbeach. But between Sarah Preston and Alan Cromer the battle seems more personal than business.

E2 Rain or Shines 1993-04-17 · 50 min Simon Cromer is back from Europe, with worrying news for Alan and Maggie. Meanwhile, Alan and Sarah make different plans for the site of the old holiday camp. And Hugo finds a new job.

E3 Come on Baby, Light my Fire 1993-04-24 · 50 min For once the Royal Suffolk Hotel is fully booked for the weekend - with an Elvis Presley lookalike convention.

E4 Presence of Malice 1993-05-01 · 50 min A local journalist digs for dirt at the Royal Suffolk with the aim of discrediting Sarah.

E5 Young and Shingle 1993-05-08 · 50 min Chris sees an opportunity to "pull" Hannah and gets more than he bargained for. All hands are on deck as the lifeboat is launched.

E6 A Nice Little Erma 1993-05-22 · 50 min Alex finds out about Hugo and takes her revenge in the way she knows best. And Bill Cromer is acting very strangely under the strain of being unemployed.

E7 Trouble and Strife 1993-05-29 · 50 min Bill has an unwelcome surprise for the Cromer family. Meanwhile, Alan tricks Hugo into a game of golf with some important councillors.

E8 Last Chance Saloon 1993-06-05 · 50 min A group of actors moves into Florrie's boarding house, bringing Jan a dose of romance. Meanwhile, Bill comes across a job opportunity with a difference.

E9 Pier Pressure 1993-06-12 · 50 min Iris and Florrie decide to take life by the horns and live it up at the end of the pier. Meanwhile, Alan and Sarah confront their past.

E10 Baby You Can Drive My Car 1993-06-19 · 50 min It's the day of decision for the planning committee. Will Sarah get her covered leisure centre, or Alan his recycling plant?

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