Bayards cove was great in the Onedin line some of my school mates were extras on that series.
In the opening shots in Torbay look out for the super tanker in the distance!
Enterprising lads - I did some for the Hornblower ITV series 3 down on Mothecombe beach, a couple of days in full Marine uniform culminating with an in the boat and jump off into the breaking surf. I did it just for the experience and it was good fun.
I'll watch out for the tanker

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