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Big Train S1E5 — Episode 5
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Big Train•Season 1•Episode 5

Episode 5

7.6/10 · 73 votesDec 7, 199830 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

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.

Seasons2

Season 1 Episodes6

Cast7

Simon Pegg

Simon Pegg

Various Roles

Kevin Eldon

Kevin Eldon

Mark Heap

Mark Heap

Julia Davis

Julia Davis

Amelia Bullmore

Amelia Bullmore

Barry Davies

Barry Davies

Stare-Out Commentator

Phil Cornwell

Phil Cornwell

Stare-Out Commentator

Crew3

A

Arthur Mathews

Writer

Graham Linehan

Graham Linehan

Writer

Graham Linehan

Graham Linehan

Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 5" is episode 5 of Big Train season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 73 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Graham Linehan and written by Arthur Mathews, Graham Linehan, it aired on December 7, 1998.