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The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television
The Piglet Files

The Piglet Files

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1990 - 1992
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

Mild-mannered, unassuming electronics teacher Peter Chapman is head-hunted by MI5 to teach their spies about the latest espionage technology. Stars Nicholas Lyndhurst, Clive Francis, Serena Evans, John Ringham, Michael Percival and more.

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Episode menu

- Series 2, Episode 5 - Trouble With Reception

Drummond decides that a reception at the Bishwani Embassy would be a good opportunity to bug the ambassador's office. Unfortunately for the MI5 team, a guerilla group choose that night to make demands of their home Government...

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 31st May 1991
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nicholas Lyndhurst Peter 'Piglet' Chapman
Clive Francis Major Maurice Drummond
Serena Evans Sarah Chapman
John Ringham Andrew Maxwell
Michael Percival Adrian Dexter
Steven Law Lewis
Louise Catt Flint
Guest cast
Jennie Linden Abigail Drummond
Joanna Wake Evelyn Maxwell
Sara Corper Lorraine Dexter
Ahmed Khalil Bishwani Ambassador
Matthew Scurfield Terrorist
Writing team
Paul Minett Writer
Brian Leveson Writer
Production team
Robin Carr Director
Robin Carr Producer
Graham Sisson Editor
Wink Hackman Editor
Alison Humphries Production Designer
Tony Arnell Casting Director
Corinne Rodriguez Casting Director
Robin Pidcock Costume Designer
Warwick Fielding Lighting Designer
Rod Argent Composer
Peter Van Hooke Composer

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