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Pie in the Sky

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Pie in the Sky is a British television comedy-drama and mystery series that ran from 1994 to 1997. Richard Griffiths plays Henry Crabbe, a former detective inspector who leaves the police and opens a restaurant called Pie in the Sky with his wife, Margaret. The series combines self-contained investigations with stories about the practical and personal demands of running a restaurant.

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Who plays Henry Crabbe in Pie in the Sky and what is the show about?

Richard Griffiths stars as Henry Crabbe, a former detective inspector who leaves the police to open a restaurant called Pie in the Sky with his wife, Margaret. The series blends culinary comedy-drama with mystery, as Crabbe's investigative skills are repeatedly called upon despite his desire to focus on cooking.

How many series of Pie in the Sky were produced and when did it air?

Pie in the Sky ran from 1994 to 1997 on British television, comprising five series totaling 40 episodes. The show aired originally on BBC One and has since been released on DVD for home viewing.

Does Henry Crabbe keep solving crimes after leaving the police in Pie in the Sky?

Yes, despite opening his restaurant, Crabbe is repeatedly drawn back into investigative work, often at the request of his former boss, Assistant Chief Constable Freddy Fisher. The show's central comedy and drama come from Crabbe trying to balance his passion for the kitchen with the police work he cannot escape.

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