Pie in the Sky 1994
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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Best of Both Worlds Mar 13, 1994
- E2 The Truth Will Out Mar 20, 1994
- E3 An Innocent Man Mar 27, 1994
- E4 Once a Copper Apr 3, 1994
- E5 A Shot in the Dark Apr 10, 1994
- E6 Undesirable Elements Apr 17, 1994
- E7 Passion Fruit Fool Apr 24, 1994
- E8 A Matter of Taste May 1, 1994
- E9 Who Only Stand and Wait May 8, 1994
- E10 Endangered Species May 15, 1994
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Hard Cheese Jan 15, 1995
- E2 Brown Bread Jan 22, 1995
- E3 The Policeman's Daughter Jan 29, 1995
- E4 The One That Got Away Feb 5, 1995
- E5 Dead Right Feb 12, 1995
- E6 Black Pudding Feb 19, 1995
- E7 Swan in His Pride Feb 26, 1995
- E8 The Mild Bunch Mar 5, 1995
- E9 The Mystery of Pikey Mar 12, 1995
- E10 Lemon Twist Mar 19, 1995
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 Money Talks Dec 31, 1995
- E2 Game Pie Jan 7, 1996
- E3 Irish Stew Jan 14, 1996
- E4 Doggett's Coat and Badge Jan 21, 1996
- E5 This Other Eden Jan 28, 1996
- E6 Coddled Eggs Feb 4, 1996
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Devils on Horseback (1) Sep 15, 1996
- E2 Devils on Horseback (2) Sep 22, 1996
- E3 Chinese Whispers Sep 29, 1996
- E4 New Leaf Oct 6, 1996
- E5 Breaking Bread Oct 13, 1996
- E6 Gary's Cake Oct 20, 1996
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Squashed Tomatoes Jun 29, 1997
- E2 Ugly Customers Jul 6, 1997
- E3 Pork Pies Jul 13, 1997
- E4 Cutting the Mustard Jul 20, 1997
- E5 Return Match Jul 27, 1997
- E6 The Apprentice Aug 3, 1997
- E7 In the Smoke Aug 10, 1997
- E8 Smelling of Roses 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.