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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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Series 2, Episode 7 - Under Cover Activity

Piglet is embroiled in a blackmail case when Drummond enlists him to help entrap a Russian agent. If it goes wrong his marriage could be in danger, but it seems really rather a simple affair...

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 14th June 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
Paul Cooper Trueman
Louise Catt Flint
Guest cast
Nick Burnell Arms Instructor
Edita Brychta Helen
Amanda Wenban Waitress
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
Sue Born-Thompson Costume Designer
Paul Stripp Lighting Designer
Rod Argent Composer
Peter Van Hooke Composer

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