TV series
Pie in the Sky is a British offbeat police comedy drama programme starring Richard Griffiths and Maggie Steed, created by Andrew Payne and first 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, is also the head chef of the title restaurant set in the fictional town of Middleton and county of Westershire.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Pie in the Sky is a British offbeat police comedy drama programme starring Richard Griffiths and Maggie Steed, created by Andrew Payne and first 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, is also the head chef of the title restaurant set in the fictional town of Middleton and county of Westershire.
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Episode 1
Henry lets Hooperman escape, and Fisher takes the opportunity to suspend his retirement.
Directed by Colin GreggWritten by Andrew PayneGuest stars Nick Raggett, David Beames, Michael Gardiner, Thomas Craig, Bridget Brammall, Richard James, Bunny May, Laurence Harrington
Episode 2
A delusional cop seeks to bring Fisher's ally down, and Henry recruits a new waiter.
Directed by Colin GreggWritten by Andrew PayneGuest stars Nick Raggett, Perry Fenwick, Vincent Riotta, Eleanor Creed-Miles, Jonathan Moore, Paul Bentall, Tim Woodward, Mark Pepper
Episode 3
Pie in the Sky becomes the scene of a corruption sting, but Henry acts in favour of his customer.
Directed by Martin HutchingsWritten by Andrew PayneGuest stars Nick Raggett, Barbara Wilshere, Michael Cochrane, William Osborne, Robert Glenister, Ian Michie, Peter Gunn, Doug Fisher
Episode 4
Henry cooks a banquet for a visiting Japanese delegation, and tracks down a criminal from his past, who was presumed dead.
Directed by George CaseWritten by John Flanagan, Andrew McCullochGuest stars Nick Raggett, Denise Stephenson, Dave Hill, Michael Coles, Susannah Elliott-Knight, David Lyon, Philip Ralph, Bill Moody
Episode 5
A narcotics investigation ends in a bitten hand for Fisher, and Henry finds a new source of escargots.
Directed by Colin GreggWritten by Richard MaherGuest stars Ursula Jones, Timothy Stark, Derek Fuke, Simon Shepherd, Laura Davenport, Ioan Meredith, Tom McGovern, Brian Protheroe
Episode 6
Steve investigates the burglary of Pie in the Sky, while Henry does battle with murderous private sector cops.
Directed by Colin GreggWritten by Andrew PayneGuest stars Ian Pepperell, Danny Brown, Colin Wyatt, Oliver Young, Albert Welling, Richard Vanstone, Stanley Kowalski, Peter Blythe
Episode 7
The girlfriend of Henry's dry cleaner is kidnapped by a psychotic ex-lover.
Directed by George CaseWritten by Paul HinesGuest stars Jim Carter, Marilyn Finlay, Andy Serkis, Sasha Mitchell, Patrick O'Kane, Angela Clarke, Michael Shaw, Ian Kirkby
Episode 8
Henry uncovers two separate wine scams in Middleton.
Directed by Martin HutchingsWritten by Richard MaherGuest stars Nick Raggett, Colin Farrell, Frances Low, Matthew Wait, Josephine Melville, Tam Dean Burn, Pete Postlethwaite, James Ryland
Episode 9
Henderson's neighbour finds a dismembered corpse, which may prove the innocence of an imprisoned man.
Directed by Lawrence Gordon ClarkWritten by John MilneGuest stars Nick Raggett, Richard Ridings, Jonathan Stratt, Tony Haygarth, Niven Boyd, Paul Chapman, Angus Wright, Marianne Borgo
Episode 10
Margaret and Henderson side with Reynard the Fox in opposing a new bypass, while Henry must question his loyalties.
Directed by Lawrence Gordon ClarkWritten by Andrew PayneGuest stars Nick Raggett, Geoffrey Chater, Hilary Mason, Neil McCaul, Suzy Cooper, Mark Letheren, John Forgeham, Desmond McNamara
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Richard GriffithsHenry Crabbe
Samantha WomackNichola
Marsha ThomasonSally
Ashley RussellJohn
Maggie SteedMargaret Crabbe
Malcolm SinclairFreddy Fisher
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
