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Big Train

1998 – 2002Show2 seasons12 episodes

Comedy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic–9.4
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic–9.4

Summary

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

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, romance or scares.

Shows with

Big Train episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.1
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.5
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.6
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.6
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 7.8
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 7.4
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 7.7
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 7.4
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 7.3
  6. S2 E6 Episode #2.6, 7.2

Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Graham Linehan, Jonathan Gershfield
Written by
Arthur Mathews, Graham Linehan, Peter Baynham

Everyone

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Facts

November 9, 1998 · February 11, 2002 · Ended

First aired
November 9, 1998
Last aired
February 11, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Learning to Ride a Bike, The Cast Showoff, Ax-Crazy +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Big Train worth watching?"

Questions about Big Train

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Big Train worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.9).

How long does it take to watch Big Train?

6 h

About 6 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 2002.

Will Big Train make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

What tropes does Big Train use?

Learning to Ride a BikeThe Cast ShowoffAx-CrazyCreepy DollRunning GagTake Our Word for ItFunny AnimalPrecious PuppiesAbsurd PhobiaStunt DoubleCluster *Bleep*-BombHurricane of Punsand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Learning to Ride a Bike, The Cast Showoff, and Ax-Crazy.