The Peter Principle(1997)
The Peter Principle Synopsis
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.
The Peter Principle (1997) is a comedy series that premiered on June 2, 1997, spanning 2 seasons and 12 episodes. It stars Jim Broadbent, David Schneider, Claire Skinner and Daniel Flynn. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1997-06-02
- Last aired:
- 2000-07-03
The Peter Principle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Broadbent
as Peter Duffley
David Schneider
as Bradley Wilson
Claire Skinner
as Susan Harvey
Daniel Flynn
as David Edwards
Stephen Moore
as Geoffrey Parkes
Wendy Nottingham
as Evelyn Walker
Beverley Callard
as Barbara
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The Peter Principle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Peter Principle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Peter Principle?
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How many seasons of The Peter Principle are there?
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The Peter Principle has 2 seasons and 12 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on June 2, 1997.
Is The Peter Principle still running?
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No. The Peter Principle is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on July 3, 2000.
Who is in the cast of The Peter Principle?
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The Peter Principle (1997) stars Jim Broadbent, David Schneider, Claire Skinner, Daniel Flynn and Stephen Moore. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Peter Principle any good?
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The Peter Principle (1997) is rated 8.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.