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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 1, Episode 7 - A Private Member's Bill

When a leading politician advocates the merging of MI5 and MI6 under the control of Special Branch, Piglet, Lewis, Dexter and Flint are sent out to thwart his plans by discrediting him.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 19th October 1990
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nicholas Lyndhurst Peter 'Piglet' Chapman
Clive Francis Major Maurice Drummond
John Ringham Andrew Maxwell
Michael Percival Adrian Dexter
Steven Law Lewis
Paul Cooper Trueman
Louise Catt Flint
Guest cast
Ivor Roberts Sir Desmond Wallace
Tim Barker Barman
Henrietta Baynes (as Hetty Baynes) Angela Wagstaffe
Writing team
Paul Minett Writer
Brian Leveson Writer
Production team
Robin Carr Director
Robin Carr Producer
Graham Sisson 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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