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
- 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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Beagle Has Landed
Dexter and Lewis attempt to infiltrate a militant animal-rights group. Unsurprisingly, they have little success. Piglet, however, could be just the man for the job.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 5th October 1990
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 13th May 2017 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Thursday 8th June 2017 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Monday 10th July 2017 | 7:20am | Gold |
| Thursday 13th July 2017 | 7:50am | Gold |
| Sunday 3rd September 2017 | 8:40am | Gold |
| Sunday 24th September 2017 | 8:35am | Gold |
| Monday 25th September 2017 | 1:10am | Gold |
| Wednesday 7th March 2018 | 7:20am | Gold |
| Tuesday 29th May 2018 | 7:25am | Gold |
| Wednesday 30th May 2018 | 7:10am | Gold |
| Tuesday 28th August 2018 | 3:20am | Gold |
| Tuesday 28th August 2018 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Friday 5th April 2019 | 7:50am | Gold |
| Monday 8th April 2019 | 7:15am | Gold |
| Friday 21st June 2019 | 9:30am | Gold |
| Thursday 10th October 2019 | 8:05am | Gold |
| Sunday 13th October 2019 | 7:35am | Gold |
| Thursday 6th February 2020 | 7:20am | Gold |
| Saturday 7th March 2020 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Sunday 8th March 2020 | 3:30am | Gold |
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Louise Catt | Flint |
| Andrew Dumbleton | Graham |
| Karl Seth | Ian |
| Neil Bett | Mike |
| Elizabeth Cooper | Sue |
| Paul Minett | Writer |
| Brian Leveson | Writer |
| 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 |