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 2, Episode 2 - Desperately Seeking Susan

Peter has problems with his feelings of insecurity about his job.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 10th February 2000
Time
9:30pm
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
Stephen Moore Geoffrey Parkes
Beverley Callard Barbara
Wendy Nottingham Evelyn
Guest cast
Owen Brenman Victor
John Hodgkinson Mike Cooper
Sarah Denny Jones Policewoman
Ray MacAllan Police Officer
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
Jimmy Mulville Executive Producer
Mark Burton Associate Producer
John O'Farrell Associate Producer
Mykola Pawluk Editor
George Kyriakides Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Peter Morgan Director of Photography
Rebecca Allen Costume Designer
Lucy Cain Make-up Designer
Chris Kempton Lighting Designer
Mark Russell Composer
Nick Rae 1st Assistant Director

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