BBC One · Ended

Big Top

Comedy · 2009

Last aired: S1 E6, Thief · 2009-12-30

Big Top was a sit-com that aired on BBC One in 2009 & was set in and around a travelling circus. Lizzie, the Ring Mistress, must overcome all of the problems which get thrown at her during the production of the circus show. The circus features a husband and wife clown team, who aren't as funny as they believe they are, and Erasmus, a cynical soundman. Georgie is the Grande Dame of Circus Maestro, and Boyco is an East European acrobat who is still learning about the ways of the English world.

Cast

Amanda Holden Lizzie

Ruth Madoc Georgie

Bruce MacKinnon Boyco

Tony Robinson Erasmus

John Thomson Geoff

Sophie Thompson Helen

Season 1

E1 Boyfriend 2009-12-02 · 30 min The circus is sabotaged by a rival one in town, and Lizzie is determined to get revenge. A Health and Safety inspector also pays a visit.

E2 Visa 2009-12-09 · 30 min Boyco the Acrobat gets a small job advertising an agency that deals with Accident Claims and giving out compensation. Lizzie thinks this is great because now the circus is being promoted. But her happiness is soon gone when she receives a visit from immigration and it appears that her star acrobat is Eastern European and has no work visa.

E3 Skydiver 2009-12-16 · 30 min Milo the Skydiver is injured a replacement needs to be found quickly. Her options are limited to a suicidal man, a Chinese hypnotist and a reluctant West Highland terrier. It is not looking hopeful...

E4 Dad 2009-12-23 · 30 min Lizzie is happy after finding out that her circus has a chance to perform in the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Erasmus has a plan to get her dad out of prison, to dig up some cash for the event.

E5 Clown 2009-12-28 · 30 min The sales are at an all-time low when Geoff becomes ill. Lizzie attempts to fill in as the clown herself. The rest of the members of the circus attempt to make money by any means possible.

E6 Thief 2009-12-30 · 30 min The police notify Lizzie that the members of the circus are prime suspects for a series of local robberies. Lizzie suspects Erasmus and banishes him, before the criminal underworld arrive at the circus.

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