The Peter Principle
The Peter Principle is a BBC television show about the Aldbridge Branch of the fictional County & Provincial Bank. It originally aired in the late 1990s and is now a part of the PBS program lineup at some PBS stations, which call it The Boss. The program takes its name from the Peter Principle, that In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.
Cast: Jim Broadbent, David Schneider, Claire Skinner
6 episodes
- 1. Sex Lies and VideotapeInept bank manager Peter Duffley believes his assistant has fallen in love with him.CC30minJun 2, 1997
- 2. Health MattersThe staff organizes a collection for the cleaner and also goes on a fitness drive.CC30minJun 9, 1997
- 3. Upwardly MobileUnless he can land a major account very quickly, Peter looks set to miss out on his bonus again.CC30minJun 16, 1997
- 4. The Midas TouchIris has won 250 pounds on the National Lottery—or so she thinks. Unfortunately, absent-minded Peter has forgotten to buy the tickets.CC30minJun 6, 1997
- 5. InsecurityWhen an ordinary day at Albridge C&P Bank is rudely interrupted by two apparent bank robbers, Peter heroically protects his staff (in his version of events).CC30minJun 30, 1997
- 6. Bank HolidayBoth Peter and assistant manager Susan apply for a managerial position at another branch. Peter steals Susan's proposal, but gets locked in the bank over bank holiday.CC30minJul 7, 1997
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The Peter Principle
The Peter Principle is a BBC television show about the Aldbridge Branch of the fictional County & Provincial Bank. It originally aired in the late 1990s and is now a part of the PBS program lineup at some PBS stations, which call it The Boss. The program takes its name from the Peter Principle, that In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Mark Burton, John O'Farrell, Dan Patterson
- Studio
- Hat Trick Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
