The same year 'Father Ted' came to an abrupt end ( its star sadly died of a fatal heart attack ), Graham Linehan and Arthur Matthews created a sketch show, which they curiously titled 'Big Train'. There were a fine mix of names in the cast such as Catherine Tate, Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap and Tracy Ann Oberman. Unfortunately, the quality of the casting did not match the quality of the material. Quite frankly, the show was appalling and how it lasted for three series is beyond belief. It was like 'Monty Python' gone wrong.
One sketch had a young man trying to teach his son how to ride a bike. As the little tike starts to peddle off, he suddenly erupts into flames. Far from being concerned, the father tells his son simply just to stop burning and try again. Just how on earth is that funny?
'Big Train' crashed and burned big style with me. I watched the first three episodes and have absolutely no desire to see anymore. Fortunately, Simon Pegg' landed a starring role in a far superior series, Channel 4's 'Spaced'.
One sketch had a young man trying to teach his son how to ride a bike. As the little tike starts to peddle off, he suddenly erupts into flames. Far from being concerned, the father tells his son simply just to stop burning and try again. Just how on earth is that funny?
'Big Train' crashed and burned big style with me. I watched the first three episodes and have absolutely no desire to see anymore. Fortunately, Simon Pegg' landed a starring role in a far superior series, Channel 4's 'Spaced'.