Big Top. Image shows from L to R: Geoff (John Thomson), Lizzie (Amanda Holden), Helen (Sophie Thompson). Copyright: Big Bear Films
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
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 6 - Thief
Erasmus's criminal past comes back to haunt him when he is accused of a series of burglaries.
Further details
Erasmus's criminal past comes back to haunt him when he is accused of a series of burglaries.
Lizzie, quick to condemn, kicks Erasmus out of Circus Maestro but regrets it when the show collapses. In trying to get him back, she inadvertently contacts his old enemy, dangerous criminal Uncle Rico.
Now the troupe has to keep hold of Erasmus and also prevent Uncle Rico from destroying him.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 30th December 2009
- Time
- 7pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Amanda Holden | Lizzie |
| John Thomson | Geoff |
| Sophie Thompson | Helen |
| Tony Robinson | Erasmus |
| Ruth Madoc | Georgie |
| Bruce Mackinnon | Boyco |
| Riz Lateef | Crimeshoppers Presenter |
| Jonathan Coyne | Uncle Rico |
| Cally Lawrence | Janice |
| Sam Fletcher | Smuggles |
| Andy Williams | Inspector At Circus |
| Marc Small | Crimeshoppers Inspector |
| Daniel Peak | Writer |
| Paul Mayhew-Archer | Script Editor |
| Geoff Posner | Director |
| John Stroud | Producer |
| Marcus Mortimer | Producer |
| Jed Leventhall | Executive Producer |
| Simon Wilson | Executive Producer |
| Mykola Pawluk | Editor |
| James Dillon | Production Designer |
| Sally Plum | Costume Designer |