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The Piglet Files (1990)

1990-09-07 · 25m · EN
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The Piglet files is a British espionage satire produced by LWT. The show consisted of three series totalling 21 episodes broadcast from 7 September 1990 to 10 May 1992. The programme follows the life of reluctant MI5 agent Peter 'Piglet' Chapman as he tries to instruct his fellow agents on the finer points of spy gadgetry while keeping his wife Sarah in the dark about his new career.

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Paul MinettWriterBrian LevesonWriterRobin CarrDirector

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Nicholas LyndhurstNicholas LyndhurstPeter 'Piglet' ChapmanLouise CattLouise CattFlintClive FrancisClive FrancisMorris DrummondMichael PercivalMichael PercivalDexterSteven LawSteven LawLewisJohn RinghamJohn RinghamMajor Andrew MaxwellPaul CooperPaul CooperTruemanSerena EvansSerena EvansSarah ChapmanBrian PoyserBrian PoyserLubenkovJames HayesJames HayesProfessor ShawcrossIan MastersIan MastersTony SharpeAndrew WoodallAndrew WoodallRussian Agent

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference3187211Actor preference144070 · 3187209 · 13122Country preferenceGb

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Frequently asked questions about The Piglet Files

What is The Piglet Files about?

The Piglet files is a British espionage satire produced by LWT. The show consisted of three series totalling 21 episodes broadcast from 7 September 1990 to 10 May 1992. The programme follows the life of reluctant MI5 agent Peter 'Piglet' Chapman as he tries to instruct his fellow agents on the finer points of spy gadgetry while keeping his wife Sarah in the dark about his new career.

How long is The Piglet Files?

The Piglet Files has a runtime of 25 minutes.