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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 Bullmore

Credits

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 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Episode 1

30m

Woman asks for directions in France in English; the boss who continually escapes his employees chasing-up of owed bonuses; the Inquisition; the 43rd stare-out world championships, disturbed by a streaker; Jesus vs. Satan (office bullying); radio dj using child slave labour for puns; The Bee Gees gunfight with Chaka Khan; surgeon taking a call at an inappropriate moment; childlike adults dressed for the hunt but wanting to be firemen.

Directed by Graham LinehanWritten by Peter Baynham, Graham Linehan, Kevin Cecil, Arthur Mathews, Andy RileyGuest stars Phil Cornwell, Simon Greenall, Llewella Gideon, Nick Frost

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Episode 2

Episode 2

30m

Unwilling policeman; something's spooked the jockeys; My Name is Paul, I'm 52-and-a-half-years-old; (costume) cat and mouse fight; jockeys in the will being preyed-upon by The Artist Formerly Known as Prince; "I've turned into a ventriloquist's dummy"; Stare-Out Stare-Break; Small Train, Big Hand, Size-Perception Issues; horse suicide; dating agency - going for the opposite to normal type of date; postman-hitman; hypnotists; Stare-Out Richard Gere; uh-huh-huh, hu-huh, uh-uh-uh-huh-huh.

Directed by Graham LinehanWritten by Peter Baynham, Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews

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Episode 3

Episode 3

30m

Missing Persons Appeal on a fairground ride; Dr. Jekyll and Very Tart; 43rd World Stare-Out Championships; Misters; Ming the Domesticated; Nuns in Captivity; fake psychiatrist; Professor BBQ Pictures; Ming the Unwell; permanent squirrel costume; The Monks and The Johnny; Shakespeare Lookalikes; fake magician; teaching son to ride his bike with varying successes; the hymnast.

Directed by Graham LinehanWritten by Graham Linehan, Arthur MathewsGuest stars Shend

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Episode 4

Episode 4

30m

The difficulties of being a police sketch artist are uncovered and there is an alternative interpretation of the famous film 'Matter of Life'. Adolf Hitler is in an unusually jovial frame of mind and the World Stare-Out Championships continue with Nanak versus Duran.

Directed by Graham LinehanWritten by Graham Linehan, Arthur MathewsGuest stars Julia Deakin

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Episode 5

Episode 5

30m

A visit from Darryl Hall and John Oates to a deprived council estate causes as much anger as optimism. A daredevil embarks on some crazy antics and Chairman Mao is in 'Top of the Pops' mode. The World Stare-Out Championships features Wallace versus Popstopolous.

Directed by Graham LinehanWritten by Graham Linehan, Arthur MathewsGuest stars Catherine Tate, Geoffrey McGivern

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Episode 6

Episode 6

30mFinale

The World Stare-Out Championships reach a thrilling climax as Kampagnola takes on Spatsky. Florence Nightingale is shown in a whole new light, a group of office workers react to the appointment of their new boss and Chairman Mao is found in another unusual setting.

Directed by Graham LinehanWritten by Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026