Pie in the Sky 1994
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 13, 1994
- Last Aired
- August 17, 1997
- Format
- 5 seasons · 40 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~33.3 hours (50 min/ep)
- Essential Runtime
- ~32.5 hours (skips filler)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S4E6 "Gary's Cake" (★ 10/10)
- Created By
- Andrew Payne
- Network
- BBC One
- Where to Stream
- Britbox Apple TV Channel, PBS, BritBox
What is Pie in the Sky?
Pie in the Sky is a British offbeat police comedy drama programme created by Andrew Payne. The series stars Richard Griffiths and Maggie Steed, and it features a unique blend of police work and culinary pursuits.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 13, 1994
- Last aired
- Aug 17, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.3/10 from 15 votes
- Format
- 5 seasons · 40 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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Pie in the Sky is a British offbeat police comedy drama programme created by Andrew Payne. The series stars Richard Griffiths and Maggie Steed, and it features a unique blend of police work and culinary pursuits. The show is set in the fictional town of Middleton and county of Westershire, where the protagonist works as a policeman and the head chef of a restaurant. The series was first broadcast on BBC1 and was later syndicated on other channels in various countries, including the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Pie in the Sky was broadcast over a period of several years, with a total of five series being produced.
Should you watch it?
“A police detective balances his demanding career with his true passion for running a restaurant.”
- unique premise
- charming lead performances
- slower pace than traditional police procedurals
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven British television that blends culinary themes with mystery.
The series is a lighthearted comedy-drama suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Best of Both Worlds Mytharc Mar 13, 1994
- E2 The Truth Will Out Core Mar 20, 1994
- E3 An Innocent Man Core Mar 27, 1994
- E4 Once a Copper Core Apr 3, 1994
- E5 A Shot in the Dark Core Apr 10, 1994
- E6 Undesirable Elements Core Apr 17, 1994
- E7 Passion Fruit Fool Core Apr 24, 1994
- E8 A Matter of Taste Core May 1, 1994
- E9 Who Only Stand and Wait Mytharc May 8, 1994
- E10 Endangered Species Mytharc May 15, 1994
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hard Cheese Mytharc Jan 15, 1995
- E2 Brown Bread Mytharc Jan 22, 1995
- E3 The Policeman's Daughter Core Jan 29, 1995
- E4 The One That Got Away Core Feb 5, 1995
- E5 Dead Right Core Feb 12, 1995
- E6 Black Pudding Filler Feb 19, 1995
- E7 Swan in His Pride Core Feb 26, 1995
- E8 The Mild Bunch Core Mar 5, 1995
- E9 The Mystery of Pikey Mytharc Mar 12, 1995
- E10 Lemon Twist Mytharc Mar 19, 1995
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Money Talks Mytharc Dec 31, 1995
- E2 Game Pie Mytharc Jan 7, 1996
- E3 Irish Stew Core Jan 14, 1996
- E4 Doggett's Coat and Badge Core Jan 21, 1996
- E5 This Other Eden Mytharc Jan 28, 1996
- E6 Coddled Eggs Mytharc Feb 4, 1996
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Devils on Horseback (1) Mytharc Sep 15, 1996
- E2 Devils on Horseback (2) Core Sep 22, 1996
- E3 Chinese Whispers Core Sep 29, 1996
- E4 New Leaf Core Oct 6, 1996
- E5 Breaking Bread Mytharc Oct 13, 1996
- E6 Gary's Cake Mytharc Oct 20, 1996
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Squashed Tomatoes Mytharc Jun 29, 1997
- E2 Ugly Customers Core Jul 6, 1997
- E3 Pork Pies Core Jul 13, 1997
- E4 Cutting the Mustard Core Jul 20, 1997
- E5 Return Match Core Jul 27, 1997
- E6 The Apprentice Core Aug 3, 1997
- E7 In the Smoke Mytharc Aug 10, 1997
- E8 Smelling of Roses Mytharc Aug 17, 1997
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the lead character?
The series stars Richard Griffiths as Henry Crabbe.
What is the premise of the show?
Henry Crabbe is a policeman who also serves as the head chef of a restaurant.
Where is the show set?
The series is set in the fictional town of Middleton in the county of Westershire.
When did the show air?
It was broadcast in five series between 13 March 1994 and 17 August 1997.
Who created the series?
The programme was created by Andrew Payne.
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