Pie in the Sky

Pie in the Sky (1994-1997)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime

Pie in the Sky was a light-hearted British police drama starring Richard Griffiths and Maggie Steed, created by Andrew Payne and 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 (much against his will), is also the head chef of the title restaurant set in the fictional town of Middleton and county of Westershire.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 19:30 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E08Smelling of RosesAug. 17, 1997
S05E07In the SmokeAug. 10, 1997
S05E06The ApprenticeAug. 3, 1997
S05E05Return MatchJuli 27, 1997
S05E04Cutting the MustardJuli 20, 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of the Pie in the Sky premiere?

The Pie in the Sky premiere was on March 13, 1994.

What was the show's genre?

The show's genre was a British crime drama.

Who were the lead actors in Pie in the Sky?

The lead actors in Pie in the Sky were Richard Griffiths (as Henry Crabbe) and Maggie Steed (as Margaret Crabbe).

What was Henry Crabbe's profession in the show?

Henry Crabbe was a police detective turned chef.

Where was the show set?

The show was set in the fictional Cotswold village of Middleton.

Who created Pie in the Sky?

Pie in the Sky was created by Andrew Payne.

What were Henry Crabbe's culinary specialties?

Henry Crabbe's culinary specialties were traditional British dishes with a modern twist.

What was the name of the restaurant that Henry ran?

The name of the restaurant that Henry ran was called Pie in the Sky.

Did Pie in the Sky have any recurring antagonists?

Yes, Detective Inspector Cross was a recurring antagonist on the show.

What other profession did Henry Crabbe have besides being a chef?

Besides being a chef, Henry Crabbe was also a keen amateur detective.

What was Margaret Crabbe's profession?

Margaret Crabbe was a psychotherapist.

Did Pie in the Sky have any romantic subplots?

Yes, there was a romantic subplot between Henry's sous chef, Gary, and waitress, Nicola.

What was the format of Pie in the Sky?

Pie in the Sky was an episodic drama, with a self-contained mystery to be solved in each episode.

Was Pie in the Sky successful in the UK?

Yes, Pie in the Sky was a popular show in the UK and ran for a total of five seasons.

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