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

The sign and awning of the "Pie In The Sky" restaurant has changed from season to season.

User Reviews

A Price Too High

What a wonderful series this is, I use to watch it when first aired back in the 1990s and thoroughly enjoyed every episode. I have always wanted to own the complete series on DVD but was put off by the high price. The series on DVD has now been deleted and the price is even higher.I hope that the BBC will re-release this series at a much more sensible price?.

I know a lot of you will hate me for saying this, but all the characters apart from one is superb. That 'Cambridge' she's far too stuffy with no real sense of humour (like an android) and causes an atmosphere.....well I did warn you.

Good News!! Have just noticed that this wonderful series will be re-released on DVD end of August for around £70.00 it will contain 16 discs(still a bit pricey...£29.99 would be better)......Amazon has just reduced their's to just under £40.00p Think now's the time to buy.

Thanks for reading my small review.