Big Top. Image shows from L to R: Geoff (John Thomson), Lizzie (Amanda Holden), Helen (Sophie Thompson). Copyright: Big Bear Films
Big Top

Big Top

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2009
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Fraught with problems and dealing with a cacophony of egos, Ring Mistress Lizzie must struggle to keep Circus Maestro going. Stars Amanda Holden, John Thomson, Sophie Thompson, Tony Robinson, Ruth Madoc and Bruce Mackinnon

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Amanda Holden Lizzie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Bruce Mackinnon Boyco
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Ruth Madoc Georgie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Tony Robinson Erasmus
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Sophie Thompson Helen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
John Thomson Geoff
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Ravi Aujla Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
 1
Patrick Baladi Andy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
 1
Chandrika Chevli Newsreader
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
 1
Dominic Coleman Warder
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
 1
Jonathan Coyne Uncle Rico
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 1
Rebecca Deren Lady At Fortune-Tellers
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
 1
Michael Elliott Elderly Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
 1
Sam Fletcher Smuggles
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 1
Ross Gurney-Randall Jimmy Steed
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
 1
Holly Hayes Registrar
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
 1
Nick Holder Immigration Official
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
 1
Ralph Ineson Admiral Lord Nelson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
 1
Riz Lateef Crimeshoppers Presenter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 1
Cally Lawrence Janice
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 1
Kevin McNally Nicholas Mercer (Dad)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
 1
Raphael Nuzzoli Young Boy At Party
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
 1
Andi Osho Mother
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
 1
Guy Porritt Father
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
 1
Marc Small Crimeshoppers Inspector
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 1
Andy Williams Inspector At Circus
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 1
Tom Goodman-Hill Advert Voiceover (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
 1
Ian Tough (as The Krankies) Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
 1
Janette Tough (as The Krankies) Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Daniel Peak Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Paul Mayhew-Archer Script Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Geoff Posner Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Marcus Mortimer Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
John Stroud Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Jed Leventhall Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Simon Wilson Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Mykola Pawluk Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
James Dillon Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Sally Plum Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Boyfriend
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Visa
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skydiver
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Clown
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
 6
Jay Hunt Commissioner
Lucy Lumsden Commissioner

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