The Piglet Files (1990) is a comedy web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Piglet Files online in HD.
The Piglet Files — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Paul Minett, Brian Leveson
- Starring: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Louise Catt, Clive Francis
The Piglet Files — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1990-09-07 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 21 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.8/10 (8 votes) |
The Piglet Files — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: A Question of Intelligence (1990-09-07) — MI5 needs a new electronics expert, and Peter Chapman is the one they want. After unexpectedly losing his lecturing job at the polytechnic, Peter is left with little option but to
- E2: Fair Exchange (1990-09-14) — Piglet is tricked into temporarily housing a recently defected electronics specialist. Agents are sent to kidnap and return her. However, they take Piglet's wife instead.
- E3: A Room with a View (1990-09-21) — The team is assigned to monitor a couple suspected of transmitting information to East Germany. But are they watching the right people?
- E4: The Ice-Man Cometh (1990-09-28) — Piglet is the victim of mistaken identity, with potentially fatal consequences.
- E5: The Beagle Has Landed (1990-10-05) — Piglet must use all his espionage skills to infiltrate an activist group and plant bugs.
- E6: Now You See It (1990-10-12) — The French have developed a top secret device for use on their military aircraft. During a test flight, the plane crashes. Everybody wants to get their hands on the device when the
- E7: A Private Member's Bill (1990-10-19) — Sir Desmond wants to make budget cuts by amalgamating MI5, MI6 and other agencies. Piglet and his colleagues use their espionage skills to try to find the skeletons which might per
Season 2
- E1: The Wright Stuff (1991-05-03) — A book 'The Coldest of Wars' is due to be published about 'Cold War' espionage. When Piglet reveals that his wife Sarah, who works for a publisher, has just been reading a manuscri
- E2: Red Spy at Night (1991-05-10) — Questions of loyalty are asked when a former agent returns and points the finger of suspicion at Maxwell.
- E3: Piglet in a Trough (1991-05-17) — All of a sudden, Piglet has a drinking problem…and a gambling problem…and financial difficulties…and marital strain. What's going on? Well, Drummond has ordered him to put on
- E4: The Wrong Combination (1991-05-24) — Which is better, MI5 or MI6? After a disastrous training exercise, Drummond is challenged by his MI6 counterpart to answer that very question.
- E5: The Hunt for Red Decoder (1991-05-31) — MI5 has acquired a Russian decoding device, but it won't work. Piglet uses his electronics skills to try to understand why.
- E6: Under Cover Activity (1991-06-07) — Piglet has been encouraged to get very close to a female KGB operative. What steps must he take to make sure his wife doesn't find out?
- E7: Trouble with Reception (1991-06-14) — Piglet and his colleagues are attending a foreign Embassy reception. As they attempt to plant some bugs, terrorists storm the party and take guests hostage. Can Piglet and Dexter s
Season 3
- E1: Guerrilas in the Mist (1992-03-29) — Piglet discovers an arms stash in a remote farmhouse. When caught, he's taken to the manor house, and is surprised to find Drummond already there.
- E2: Sweet and Sour Piglet (1992-04-05) — The Chinese have used advanced surgical techniques to create a perfect copy of Piglet.
- E3: Sex, Spies and Videotape (1992-04-12) — Flint finds a new boyfriend, while Maxwell and Drummond prepare a promotional video.
- E4: In Which We Serve (1992-04-19) — Piglet is undercover in a hotel, when Sarah appears with her colleagues.
- E5: The Plane Truth (1992-04-26)
- E6: Under New Mangement (1992-05-03)
- E7: With Friends Like These (1992-05-10)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Piglet Files have? 3 season(s) with 21 episodes.
Who created The Piglet Files? Paul Minett, Brian Leveson.
Where can I watch The Piglet Files? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
