Pie in the Sky
Series Overview
Pie in the Sky is a British offbeat police comedy drama programme starring Richard Griffiths and Maggie Steed, created by Andrew Payne and first broadcast in five series on BBC1 between 13 March 1994 and 17 August 1997 as well as being syndicated on other channels in other countries, including the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The series departs slightly from other police dramas in that the protagonist, Henry Crabbe, while still being an on-duty policeman, is also the head chef of the title restaurant set in the fictional town of Middleton and county of Westershire.
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5 Seasons • 40 Episodes
50 min per episode
1994 – 1997
Premiered: Sun, Mar 13, 1994
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 8: “Smelling of Roses”
As Henry mysteriously loses his sense of smell he is intrigued when Fisher seems obsessed with arresting tyre exporter Peter Watson and suspects that Fisher, about to divorce his wife, is having an affair with Mrs. Watson. In fact she has discovered that her husband is defrauding her charity and is using Fisher to trap him. Having seen the case through Henry, feeling used by Fisher to catch Watson, resigns from the police and immediately regains his sense of smell. With Gary turning down the offer of work at another kitchen, Henry and his staff and colleagues have every reason to drink to the continuing success of Pie in the Sky.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Payne
Colin Towns
Chrissy Skinns
Department Leadership Roster
Chrissy Skinns
Producer
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What is Pie in the Sky about?
Pie in the Sky is a British offbeat police comedy drama programme starring Richard Griffiths and Maggie Steed, created by Andrew Payne and first broadcast in five series on BBC1 between 13 March 1994 and 17 August 1997 as well as being syndicated on other channels in other countries, including the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The series departs slightly from other police dramas in that the protagonist, Henry Crabbe, while still being an on-duty policeman, is also the head chef of the title restaurant set in the fictional town of Middleton and county of Westershire.
How many seasons does Pie in the Sky have?
Pie in the Sky comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Pie in the Sky?
Key cast members in Pie in the Sky include Richard Griffiths, Nicholas Lamont, Marsha Thomason.
Who created or directed Pie in the Sky?
Pie in the Sky was developed and directed by Andrew Payne.