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  • Big Train Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 28 min | Comedy

Big Train

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 28 min | Comedy

Big Train steams out of the comedy tunnel in a cavalcade of daft sketches performed by high-quality actors in a series of stunning costumes and vast sets. Along the way we encounter a reluctant policeman, pop stars chasing jockeys, hens in...See moreBig Train steams out of the comedy tunnel in a cavalcade of daft sketches performed by high-quality actors in a series of stunning costumes and vast sets. Along the way we encounter a reluctant policeman, pop stars chasing jockeys, hens in armed combat, a confused transport minister, highly charged sexual politics and casual, though necessary, violence. Many of the cast, including Simon Pegg, have gone on to become some of Britain's best loved comedy actors. See less
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Directors
Graham Linehan | Christopher Morris (additional material)
Writers
Graham Linehan (written by) | Arthur Mathews (written by) | Peter Baynham (additional material) | Kevin Cecil (additional material) & 7 more
Composer
Willie Dowling (music contributor)
Cinematographer
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 9, 1998

Release date
Nov 9, 1998 (United Kingdom)
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Cast

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13 cast members
Name Known for
Amelia Bullmore
Various roles Various roles   See fewer
Julia Davis
Various roles Various roles   See fewer
Kevin Eldon
Various Roles Various Roles   See fewer
Mark Heap
Various Roles Various Roles   See fewer
Simon Pegg
Various Roles Various Roles   See fewer
Llewella Gideon
Chaka Khan - Wild West Gunslinger Chaka Khan - Wild West Gunslinger   See fewer
Simon Greenall
Fireman Fireman   See fewer
Barry Davies
Stare-Out Commentator (voice) Stare-Out Commentator (voice)   See fewer
Phil Cornwell
Stare-Out Commentator (voice) Stare-Out Commentator (voice)   See fewer
Alexander Todd
Kidnapped Pun Writing Child Kidnapped Pun Writing Child   See fewer
Nick Frost
Construction Worker (uncredited) Construction Worker (uncredited)   See fewer
Graham Linehan
Voice of Interviewer (voice) (uncredited) Voice of Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Mathews
Fireman (uncredited) Fireman (uncredited)   See fewer
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