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.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Health Matters

Peter's attempt to improve performance and profits by taking on a business account is thwarted when he grossly misunderestimates the demands of the operation in contast to the size of his branch.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 9th June 1997
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jim Broadbent Peter Duffley
Claire Skinner Susan Harvey
David Schneider Bradley Wilson
Daniel Flynn David Edwards
Tracy Keating Brenda
Janette Legge Iris
Stephen Moore Geoffrey Parkes
Guest cast
Katie Campbell Nurse Fiona
Carolanne Lyme Mrs. Forbes
Neil McCaul Gerald Forbes
Kate Paul Jackie
Kirstie Senior Waitress
Maryann Turner Mrs. Moss
Writing team
Mark Burton Writer
John O'Farrell Writer
Dan Patterson Writer
Production team
Nick Wood Director
Dan Patterson Producer
Denise O'Donoghue Executive Producer
Mykola Pawluk Editor
Colin Pigott Production Designer
Suzanne Crowley Casting Director
Gilly Poole Casting Director
Jacqueline Parry Costume Designer
Christine Cant Make-up Designer
Colin Innes-Hopkins Lighting Designer
Mark Russell Composer
Jez Nightingale 1st Assistant Director

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