Big Train

Big Train

1998 · 2 seasons · 12 eps · ★ 7.3 · Comedy

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

Created by Arthur Mathews, Graham Linehan

Network: BBC Two

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