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    • TV Series
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    Big Top (2009)
    Comedy

    Comedy about a touring circus that has become dilapidated and tries to stay afloat despite having rubbish acts and clowns that are dreadful... Erasmus is a petty criminal that has been in pr... Read allComedy about a touring circus that has become dilapidated and tries to stay afloat despite having rubbish acts and clowns that are dreadful... Erasmus is a petty criminal that has been in prison and has an ongoing feud with the clown 'Geoff' and constantly tries to get rid of him... Read allComedy about a touring circus that has become dilapidated and tries to stay afloat despite having rubbish acts and clowns that are dreadful... Erasmus is a petty criminal that has been in prison and has an ongoing feud with the clown 'Geoff' and constantly tries to get rid of him, as well as trying to raise cash in any way. Boyco, the acrobat is eastern European and i... Read all

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    • Stars
      • Amanda Holden
      • Ruth Madoc
      • Bruce Mackinnon
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      • Amanda Holden
      • Ruth Madoc
      • Bruce Mackinnon
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    Amanda Holden
    Amanda Holden
    • Lizzieas Lizzie
    6 episodes6 eps • 2009
    Ruth Madoc
    • Georgieas Georgie
    6 episodes6 eps • 2009
    Bruce Mackinnon
    Bruce Mackinnon
    • Boycoas Boyco
    4 episodes4 eps • 2009
    Tony Robinson
    Tony Robinson
    • Erasmusas Erasmus
    4 episodes4 eps • 2009
    John Thomson
    John Thomson
    • Geoffas Geoff
    3 episodes3 eps • 2009
    Sophie Thompson
    Sophie Thompson
    • Helenas Helen
    3 episodes3 eps • 2009
    Patrick Baladi
    Patrick Baladi
    • Andy Jamesas Andy James
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Nick Holder
    Nick Holder
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    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Ross Gurney-Randall
    • Jimmy Steedas Jimmy Steed
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Holly Hayes
    Holly Hayes
    • Registraras Registrar
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Michael Elliott
    • Elderly Manas Elderly Man
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Tom Goodman-Hill
    Tom Goodman-Hill
    • Advert Voice-Overas Advert Voice-Over
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Janette Tough
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Ian Tough
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Mia Clifford
    • Little Girlas Little Girl
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Dominic Coleman
    Dominic Coleman
    • Warderas Warder
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Jonny Coyne
    Jonny Coyne
    • Uncle Ricoas Uncle Rico
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    David Decio
    • Peteras Peter
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
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    Comedy about a touring circus that has become dilapidated and tries to stay afloat despite having rubbish acts and clowns that are dreadful... Erasmus is a petty criminal that has been in prison and has an ongoing feud with the clown 'Geoff' and constantly tries to get rid of him, as well as trying to raise cash in any way. Boyco, the acrobat is eastern European and in love with Lizzie. —Jasmine Curtis
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      The series was cancelled by the BBC due to bad critical reaction and poor ratings, which peaked at 3.4 million viewers, but fell to less than 3 million as the series progressed.
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      Featured in The Paul O'Grady Show: Episode dated 1 December 2009 (2009)

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    5/10
    Harmless family entertainment
    Family friendly sit-com set in a travelling circus, featuring a surprisingly top notch range of comic performers (its good to see Ruth Madoc back performing regularly on TV again), this show is never going to win any awards for the quality of its scripts, but there are some inventive touches that show there is enough potential for a second series.

    Other reviewers have commented stating that it bears no comparison to The Office, Fawlty Towers etc - and indeed it doesn't, but this show is clearly aimed at family viewing and is going out in a relatively early evening time slot so should be viewed in that context.
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    • Release date
      • December 2, 2009 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Teddington Studios, Teddington, Middlesex, England, UK
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      • Big Bear Films
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      • 30min
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