Piglets
- TV sitcom
- ITVX
- 2024
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Sitcom set in a police training college. Stars Sarah Parish, Mark Heap, Callie Cooke, Sam Pote, Sukh Ojla and more.
- Due to return for Series 2
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Sarah Parish says controversial police comedy Piglets is "silly, on steroids"
Actor plays a superintendent in the show, which has been criticised by a police body for its "disgusting" title.
Finn Cliff Hodges, The Independent, 12th July 2024ITV stands ground as police blast "offensive" comedy title
Upcoming series set in police training academy is called Piglets.
Heather Fallon, Broadcast, 10th July 2024Devon police slam forthcoming ITV show Piglets as 'offensive and distasteful'
An upcoming ITV series called Piglets has been slammed by the Devon and Cornwall Police Federation. There are fears that the show could lead to an increase in abuse of police officers and trainees. The comedy series is set in a fictional police training college and follows newly recruited cops. Sarah Parish and Mark Heap head the cast as Superintendents who are faced with the task of preparing the new recruits to fight crime.
Toby Codd, Devon Live, 4th July 2024Sarah Parish and Mark Heap to star in Piglets
ITV has confirmed the cast of Piglets, the police-based comedy from the team behind Green Wing. The lead roles will be taken by Sarah Parish and Mark Heap.
British Comedy Guide, 1st May 2024Green Wing team create police training sitcom Piglets
ITVX has ordered Piglets, a sitcom set in a fictional police training college, created by the writing team behind Green Wing.
British Comedy Guide, 20th November 2023