The Peter Principle. Peter Duffley (Jim Broadbent). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
The Peter Principle

The Peter Principle

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1995 - 2000
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom starring Jim Broadbent as a inept bank manager. Also features Claire Skinner, David Schneider, Daniel Flynn, Tracy Keating, Janette Legge and more.

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Pilot - The Peter Principle

Bank manager Peter Duff is concerned with organising the local rotary club dinner. Unfortunately, it happens to be on the same day as an important time management course, and a feud with his assistant manager tears his priorities between the two.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 4th September 1995
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jim Broadbent Peter Duffley
David Schneider Bradley Wilson
Guest cast
Lesley Sharp Susan Harvey
Linda Bassett Iris
David Gant Geoffrey
Zoe Heyes Brenda
Stuart McQuarrie David
Clive Russell Kevin Mott
Nicola Sanderson Receptionist
Michael J Shannon Milton Macrae
Dan Strauss Neil
Tim Rice Self
Writing team
Mark Burton Writer
John O'Farrell Writer
Dan Patterson Writer
Production team
Terry Kinane Director
Dan Patterson Producer
Denise O'Donoghue Executive Producer
Mykola Pawluk Editor
Graeme Story Production Designer
Denise Simmons Costume Designer
Eva Marieges Moore Make-up Designer
Derek Constable Lighting Designer

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