Big Top
Big Top was a BBC television situation comedy series which first aired on 25 November 2009 and was set in and around a travelling circus, the show aired on BBC One and BBC HD simultaneously. The series revolved around the performers and backstage staff of Circus Maestro. The series consisted of six episodes, each thirty minutes in length. Big Top was not recommissioned for a second series and was formally cancelled by the BBC in February 2010.
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- Ep 1
1.Boyfriend
02-12-200930mThe 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. As Lizzie and her Auntie Helen start talki...
- Ep 2
2.Visa
09-12-200930mLizzie recieves a visit from immigration and it appears that her star acrobat, Eastern European Boyco, has no work visa. Being desparate to keep Boyco, Lizzie is willing to go to a...
- Ep 3
3.Skydiver
16-12-200930mMilo the Skydiver is injured a replacement needs to be found quickly. Her options are limited to a suicidal man, a Chinese hypontist and a reluctant West Highland terrier. It is no...
- Ep 4
4.Dad
23-12-200930mLizzie 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 d...
- Ep 5
5.Clown
28-12-200930mThe 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 p...
- Ep 6
6.Thief
30-12-200930mThe police notify Lizzie that the members of the circus are prime suspects for a spout of local robberies. Lizzie suspects Erasmus and banishes him, before the criminal underworld...
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