This is a delightful series regarding a policeman with aspirations to be a chef. That delight is primarily due to the performances of Richard Griffiths and Maggie Steed. They make a great couple and seem to have good chemistry. They get on each other's nerves and yet there seems to be real intimacy between them. The supporting players are enjoyable, too, despite changes in casts from season to season. (I particularly enjoyed the character of Cambridge. Her tall smooth elegance was a nice contrast to Inspector Crabbe's portly crankiness). The exception is Freddy Fisher. His character is really just too unpleasant for such a light-hearted series. No reflection on the actor playing him! It's just that his presence was always jarring. My favorite episodes tended to exclude him. In contrast, episodes that didn't include Margaret always seemed of poorer quality. But overall, very enjoyable!
Review of Pie in the Sky
