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Detective Inspector Henry Crabbe (Richard Griffiths, Harry Potter, The History Boys) has been a policeman for 25 years, but he’s craving a change. Crabbe finally leaves the force and opens his dream restaurant, Pie in the Sky, with his penny-pinching accountant wife (Maggie Steed, Shine on Harvey Moon). He hopes to while away his retirement serving up his favorite dishes, but his old boss (Malcolm Sinclair, Casino Royale) puts his plans on the back burner, keeping Crabbe’s plate full with tricky cases.
In these five complete series, Griffiths gives a “brilliantly understated performance” (The Times, U.K.) in the public television hit that’s been called “an enjoyably British mix of character comedy and murder mystery with a light touch” (MSN Entertainment). Guest stars include Michael Kitchen (Foyle’s War), Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings), Pete Postlethwaite (In the Name of the Father), Julian Fellowes (Monarch of the Glen), Jane Wymark (Midsomer Murders), Kelly Reilly (Sherlock Holmes), Nicola Walker (Touching Evil, MI-5), and Keeley Hawes (Ashes to Ashes).
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pie in the Sky,
This review is from: Pie in the Sky Complete Collection (DVD)
We love this British series about a main character, Henry Crabb, Richard Griffiths)who is both a talented chef and a shrewd detective. Sounds unlikely, doesn't it? Yet, it works superbly. The dialogue is refreshingly intelligent and most of the plots are plausible without becoming boring and predictable. Somehow, each hour-long episode intertwines the crime and solution plot with the story about Pie in the Sky, the restaurant Henry loves and in which he works his magic with food. A major source of humour is the constant struggle between the sharp, imaginative Henry and his dull-witted counterpart, Detective Superintendent Fisher,(Malcolm Sinclair) Henry's superior. The relationship between Henry and his wife Margaret (Maggie Steed), while it is often amusing because the two are diametrical opposites, also tugs at your heart-strings. All of the regular smaller roles in the series are well played. Attention to important details is excellent, as it so often is in British films.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews) 32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Series 1-5, a COMPLETE way to DINE with CRIME,
By Harold Wolf "Doc" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pie in the Sky Complete Collection (DVD)
The twist of discovering crimes while being chef at his restaurant Pie In The Sky, brings a fresh new/delicious plot concept. Perhaps 5 season of DI Henry Crabbe (Richard Griffiths-`Harry Potter') is not enough. But beware, DVDs come with NO recipes. Maggie Steed (`Clatterford') is wife Margaret and prominent, often getting involved in Henry's cases. Malcolm Sinclair as ACC Fisher, always in Crabbe's face, never allows Crabbe to retire. Nick Raggett (Henderson the restaurant's veggie grower and kitchen help) & Nicholas Lamont (Chef Gary) are well done, excuse the food pun. DS Sophia Cambridge (Bella Enahoro) is Crabbe's assigned aide in crime fighting, and beautiful waitress Nicola (Samantha Womack-"EastEnders") is the best looking dish in the restaurant. Guest stars too, like Michael Kitchen (`Foyle's War') to mention only one of many.All 40 episodes have SUBTITLES and multiple plots with crime and restaurant action. Sit back and enjoy the humor, detective work, characters, and interaction. The cast becomes like family. A well done, there I go again, copper show, with a rare (oh, sorry) restaurant insider look at life. Fun for the whole family to enjoy together. Watching all those wonderful food dishes passing before your eyes, it is strongly suggested to have snacks handy while viewing. If you have not already purchased any of the series, this is the way to buy, get it all, as you will enjoy all 5 seasons, and wish for more, like ordering dessert after satisfying restaurant dining. I have posted detailed episode reviews for every episode on the individual season listings. If you'd like to see more detail, I suggest you read those. Thanks for reading this review and enjoy this complete series. 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love PIE,
By J. Hilburn - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Pie in the Sky Complete Collection (DVD)
While watching Doc Martin DVDs my husband and I saw the ad for the "Pie in the Sky" series. Without having seen even one episode we took a chance and bought this collection. At this point in time we've watched approximately 10 of the episodes and are completely smitten with Henry, Margaret and the rest of the cast. Wonderful characters and plots. I now have a fantasy of having my own chicken coop, complete with music loving hens, in my backyard.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Delicious!,
By C. Scott Harrison - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Pie in the Sky Complete Collection (DVD)
As I stated in my Amazon UK review, I originally ordered a region free DVD player so I could get this series! Now it is available in the USA, AND with sub-titles for us folk who have difficulty with English accents. (Why can't the English learn to speak...?)Seriously, this is a refreshing series and I fully and whole-heartedly(and stomachly) agree with the previous reviewers. This splendid series makes you want to open a specialty restaurant, solve a crime and raise chickens all at once! If you read this while Amazon is giving a 64% discount and do not buy this set- then shame on you! Terrific cast! Is anyone more adorable than Richard Griffiths? I THINK NOT! And Maggie Steed and everybody else is just wonderful. Lightweight fun and worth watching over and over again. Make sure you have some tasty snacks on hand. Signed An enthralled viewer of all things British(Benny Hill excluded). PS What's this thing Henry has with "The Chicken"?? |
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