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The Office is boring. This is what happens when British comedy fully loses its mind.

Big Train (1998)

surrealist chaosworkplace absurditysketch perfection

Latest Episode

Episode 6

30 min

Season 2 • Episode 6

Latest

Episode 6

Feb 11, 2002

The merits of programmes are discussed by a panel of late-night pundits.

Overview

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

Content warning

sketch comedy surreal

Standout Aspects

Writing

Linehan and Mathews at peak chaotic invention

Acting

Pegg and Heap commit to every unhinged bit fully

Direction

Deadpan visual timing that makes nonsense land hard

Best for:Friends: Quote sketches endlessly until someone begs you to stop·Binge: Two perfect seasons, no filler, pure concentrated weirdness·Background: Warning: you will actually stop and watch

Heads up:Disturbing: Jocelyn the murderous hypnotist and other casually dark turns

Creators

Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews

First AiredNov 9, 1998

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feellight

Seasons2·Episodes12

Top Cast

Simon Pegg

Various Roles

Kevin Eldon

Rebecca Front

Mark Heap

Tracy-Ann Oberman

Catherine Tate

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Linehan and Mathews created this between Father Ted seasons, essentially venting every weird idea that wouldn't fit a sitcom.

Cultural

The 'staring competition' sketch directly influenced Tim and Eric's entire aesthetic; this is proto-anti-comedy canon.

Big Train - Jesus and Satan The Office Prankster Sketch

Big Train - Jesus and Satan The Office Prankster Sketch

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