The Beachcombers

The Beachcombers (1972-1990)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy, Adventure

The Beachcombers follows the life of Nick Adonidas, a Greek-Canadian log salvager in British Columbia who earns a living traveling the coastline northwest of Vancouver with his partner Jesse aboard their logging tug Persephone tracking down logs that have broken away from barges and logging booms. Their chief business competitor is Relic, a somewhat unsavoury person who will occasionally go to great lengths to steal business (and logs) away from Nick.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S19E11Sunsetdéc. 12, 1990
S19E10Oh, Promise Medéc. 5, 1990
S19E09Dearly Belovednov. 28, 1990
S19E08Last Thingsnov. 21, 1990
S19E07Futuresnov. 14, 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Beachcombers' premiere?

'The Beachcombers' premiered on October 1st, 1972.

Who were the main characters in 'The Beachcombers'?

The main characters in 'The Beachcombers' were Relic and Nick.

In which Canadian province was 'The Beachcombers' set?

'The Beachcombers' was set in British Columbia, Canada.

What type of business did Relic and Nick run?

Relic and Nick ran a logging business.

Who played the character of Relic?

The character of Relic was played by Robert Clothier.

Who was the creator of 'The Beachcombers'?

The creator of 'The Beachcombers' was Marc Strange.

What was the name of the first educational documentary episode of 'The Beachcombers'?

The first educational documentary episode of 'The Beachcombers' was titled "Old Logging Days" and aired on November 19, 1972.

Who was the showrunner of 'The Beachcombers'?

The showrunner of 'The Beachcombers' was Brian Cooke.

How many episodes of 'The Beachcombers' were produced?

'The Beachcombers' produced 387 episodes.

What was the name of the boat that Relic and Nick used for their fishing expeditions?

The boat that Relic and Nick used for their fishing expeditions was called Persephone.

Who played the character of Nick?

The character of Nick was played by Bruno Gerussi.

What was the name of the rival logging company in 'The Beachcombers'?

The rival logging company in 'The Beachcombers' was called "The McGraw Company."

Who composed the theme music for 'The Beachcombers'?

The theme music for 'The Beachcombers' was composed by Jack Lenz.

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