Pie in the Sky (1994–1997)

Henry Crabbe, an intelligent, sensible, mild-mannered man, desperately wants to retire from the police force and devote his time and energy to his beloved restaurant. However, Assistant ... See full summary »

Creator:

Andrew Payne

Stars:

Richard Griffiths, Maggie Steed, Malcolm Sinclair

Cast

Series cast summary:
Richard Griffiths	...	Henry Crabbe (40 episodes, 1994-1997)
Maggie Steed	...	Margaret Crabbe (33 episodes, 1994-1997)
Malcolm Sinclair	...	Freddy Fisher (33 episodes, 1994-1997)
Nick Raggett	...	Henderson (27 episodes, 1994-1997)
Bella Enahoro	...	Cambridge (26 episodes, 1994-1996)
Samantha Womack	...	Nicola (22 episodes, 1995-1996)
Joe Duttine	...	Steve (21 episodes, 1994-1995)
Nicholas Lamont	...	Gary Palmer (20 episodes, 1995-1997)
Ashley Russell	...	John (20 episodes, 1994-1995)

Storyline

Henry Crabbe, an intelligent, sensible, mild-mannered man, desperately wants to retire from the police force and devote his time and energy to his beloved restaurant. However, Assistant Chief Constable Fisher won't allow this to happen as this would expose his own stupidity and ineptitude to the unwelcome attention of his superiors. So, until Henry can solve this invidious dilemma, he must continue to do the dirty work of his boss, A.C.C. Fisher, as best he can.

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Plot Keywords:

restaurant | police | retirement | cooking | detective | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 March 1994 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Old Town High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Nicework, SelecTV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Season 1-5 title openings show a library shelf with various cooking books mixed in with police training books. A hand pulls out a book and reveals the main character (DCI Harry Crabbe)looking back at him straight on like he is spying on him. This was slightly changed in seasons 2-5 with Crabbe showing a left profile and turning his head and staring out of the missing book slot.

User Reviews

Gently amusing English TV crime series

'Pie in the Sky' is the name of a country restaurant run by part-time Detective Inspector Henry Crabbe and his accountant wife, Margaret. Henry makes the world's greatest steak and kidney pies and would cheerfully retire from the police force. Assistant Chief Constable Freddie Fisher, however, won't okay his retirement for reasons I won't disclose. Freddie calls in Henry to solve difficult cases which are likely to cause embarrassment to senior members of the local police force. There are moments of drama in this series, but these are tempered by an underlying streak of gentle humour. A wonderful cast, great scripts, as well as cooking lessons from Henry, in between the action. Take note of Bella Enahoro who plays 'Cambridge' in the first five seasons. She and Henry make a great duo!