Episode 1
Episode 1
30m
Flamenco dancers are used to defuse car bombs and a tortoise speaks fluent French.
Episode credits
Written by Arthur MathewsGuest stars Amelia Bullmore, Kevin Hudson
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.
Availability
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.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
30m
A tale of love involving a potato and the first television screening of a classic.
Episode credits
Written by Arthur MathewsGuest stars Amelia Bullmore
Episode 3
Episode 3
30m
Dracula and the Werewolf discuss co-worker the Mummy and Beefeaters riot on the streets.
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Written by Arthur MathewsGuest stars Rosie Day
Episode 4
Episode 4
30m
A babysitter gets more than she bargained for when she looks after Dame Margot Fontaine.
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Written by Arthur Mathews
Episode 5
Episode 5
30m
Budding writer Adolf Hitler takes his first book to the publisher.
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Written by Arthur MathewsGuest stars Julia Davis, Cassandra Compton
Episode 6
Episode 6
30mfinale
The merits of programmes are discussed by a panel of late-night pundits.
Episode credits
Written by Arthur Mathews
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Available now in United States
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More 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