TV series

Big Train

Name: Big Train
Released: 1998
Cast: Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon, Rebecca Front, Mark Heap, Tracy-Ann Oberman

1998–2002· 2 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 7.3Ended

On BBC Two

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Synopsis

Twisted and original sketch show from the minds of Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews, starring Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon and Mark Heap.

Themes

surreal sketch comedy

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upNov 9, 1998 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Phil Cornwell, Simon Greenall, Llewella Gideon (Chaka Khan - Wild West Gunslinger), Nick Frost (Construction Worker (uncredited))
E2 Episode 2Nov 16, 1998 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
E3 Episode 3Nov 23, 1998 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Shend
E4 Episode 4Nov 30, 1998 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Julia Deakin
E5 Episode 5Dec 7, 1998 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Catherine Tate, Geoffrey McGivern (Policeman)
E6 Episode 6Dec 14, 1998 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.