The Peter Principle (1997) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Peter Principle online in HD.
The Peter Principle — Storyline
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 & Crew
- Created by: Mark Burton, John O'Farrell, Dan Patterson
- Starring: Jim Broadbent, David Schneider, Claire Skinner, Daniel Flynn, Stephen Moore, Wendy Nottingham, Beverley Callard
The Peter Principle — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1997-06-02 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (4 votes) |
The Peter Principle — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Sex Lies and Videotape (1997-06-02) — Inept bank manager Peter Duffley believes his assistant has fallen in love with him.
- E2: Health Matters (1997-06-09) — The staff organizes a collection for the cleaner and also goes on a fitness drive.
- E3: Upwardly Mobile (1997-06-16) — Unless he can land a major account very quickly, Peter looks set to miss out on his bonus again.
- E4: The Midas Touch (1997-06-06) — Iris has won 250 pounds on the National Lottery—or so she thinks. Unfortunately, absent-minded Peter has forgotten to buy the tickets.
- E5: Insecurity (1997-06-30) — When 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).
- E6: Bank Holiday (1997-07-07) — Both 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.
Series 2
- E1: Un Homme Et Une Femme (2000-07-03) — The bank business is changing and Peter Duffley is struggling to deal with his diminishing status as branch manager. So when Susan is promoted onto a Fast Track management course,
- E2: Desperatly Seeking Susan (2000-02-10) — Peter Duffley's feelings of job insecurity are exacerbated when he is visited by Victor, a fellow manager who has been destroyed by redundancy and, as a consequence, has become com
- E3: Greyhound day (2000-02-17) — A will-reading brings mixed fortunes in the Country & Provincial Bank. Two brothers from the inbred local farming community come in for a will-reading, which leads to Peter Duffley
- E4: There's Something About Geoffrey (2000-02-21) — Peter Duffley is triumphant when he is notified that royalty is coming to the branch—well, almost royalty—in the shape of the Viscount Graham of Kent, patron of the Viscount of
- E5: Truly Bradley Deeply (2000-02-28) — Bradley finds himself fired when Peter Duffley decides to follow the correct corporate procedures following a run-in with his boss.Things improve for Bradley when Barbara tells Pet
- E6: Casabanca (2000-03-06) — Susan has decided to end her relationship with David because his wife is pregnant. Of course, when she tells Peter Duffley that she is emigrating to Canada, immediately, he can't w
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Peter Principle have? 2 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Who created The Peter Principle? Mark Burton, John O'Farrell, Dan Patterson.
Where can I watch The Peter Principle? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.