Episode 1
Episode 1
30m
Flamenco dancers are used to defuse car bombs and a tortoise speaks fluent French.
Written by Arthur MathewsGuest stars Amelia Bullmore, Kevin Hudson
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TV series
Big Train
19982 seasons7.2 / 10
Twisted and original sketch show from the minds of Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews, starring Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon and Mark Heap.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Big Train premiered November 9, 1998. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Twisted and original sketch show from the minds of Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews, starring Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon and Mark Heap.
Cast, crew and production details
About Big Train
Cast
Simon PeggVarious Roles
Kevin Eldon
Rebecca Front
Mark Heap
Julia Davis
Tracy-Ann Oberman
Catherine Tate
Amelia BullmoreCredits
- Created by
- Arthur Mathews, Graham Linehan
- Written by
- Arthur Mathews, Graham Linehan, Peter Baynham, Andy Riley, Kevin Cecil
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Themes
sketch comedysurreal
Season 2 episodes
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Episode 2
Episode 2
30m
A tale of love involving a potato and the first television screening of a classic.
Written by Arthur MathewsGuest stars Amelia Bullmore
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Episode 3
Episode 3
30m
Dracula and the Werewolf discuss co-worker the Mummy and Beefeaters riot on the streets.
Written by Arthur MathewsGuest stars Rosie Day
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Episode 4
Episode 4
30m
A babysitter gets more than she bargained for when she looks after Dame Margot Fontaine.
Written by Arthur Mathews
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Episode 5
Episode 5
30m
Budding writer Adolf Hitler takes his first book to the publisher.
Written by Arthur MathewsGuest stars Julia Davis, Cassandra Compton
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Episode 6
Episode 6
30mFinale
The merits of programmes are discussed by a panel of late-night pundits.
Written by Arthur Mathews
Where to watch Big TrainEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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