The Piglet Files

The Piglet Files (1990)★ 7.0/10

GB · 30 min · September 7, 1990 · 3 seasons

  • Comedy

Directed by: Robin Carr

Written by: Brian Leveson, Paul Minett

While walking, Peter and Sarah Chapman are tailed by bungling spies unable to photograph them. Peter, an electronics professor, is suddenly fired without explanation. Taken to MI5, he's given a job offer he can't refuse.

Original title
The Piglet Files
Storyline
While taking a walk, Peter Chapman and his wife, Sarah, are followed by two bungling spies, Dexter and Lewis, who find it difficult to take photos of their quarry. Peter, an Electronics Professor at the local Polytechnic, is then suddenly sacked from his seemingly secure job without warning - and with no reasonable explanation being given for this decision. Taken to MI5, he is made an offer he can't refuse - a job offer!
Rating
7.0 / 10 · 239
Companies
London Weekend Television (LWT), ITV - Independent Television, Super 1
Release dates
  • GB September 7, 1990
  • BE January 3, 1991
  • NL June 28, 1992