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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.
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Episodes
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- E1 Sex Lies and VideotapeNext upJun 2, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Inept bank manager Peter Duffley believes his assistant has fallen in love with him.
- E2 Health MattersJun 9, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
The staff organizes a collection for the cleaner and also goes on a fitness drive.
- E3 Upwardly MobileJun 16, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Unless he can land a major account very quickly, Peter looks set to miss out on his bonus again.
- E4 The Midas TouchJun 6, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Iris has won 250 pounds on the National Lottery—or so she thinks. Unfortunately, absent-minded Peter has forgotten to buy the tickets.
Guest stars: Jane Wymark (Mary)
- E5 InsecurityJun 30, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
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 HolidayJul 7, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Cast & crew
Created by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell, Dan Patterson
Jim Broadbent
David Schneider
Claire Skinner
Daniel Flynn
Stephen Moore
Wendy Nottingham
Beverley Callard
