Pie in the Sky (1994)

In the heart of the bustling crime world, we find Henry Crabbe, a detective inspector with a palate for fine, English-styled cuisine. When a bullet finds him in the line of duty, his dreams of trading his badge for a chef's hat seem within reach. His dream restaurant, "Pie in the Sky," is a haven of gastronomy waiting to be birthed. But between the sizzling pans and the savory pies, stands Assistant Chief Constable Freddy Fisher, the cunning puppeteer of the precinct, who refuses to grant Henry his full retirement pension. Fisher, a man more interested in glory than justice, frames an incident of Henry's shooting as a cause for inquiry into the detective's conduct. The truth? Fisher knows of Henry's innocence but manipulates the situation to retain his "brains" on the force. The clever ruse allows Fisher to bask in the accolades while Henry does the heavy lifting. Caught in this intricate web, Henry finds himself serving the force part-time or on-call, whenever Fisher finds himself in a pickle. The silver lining? This arrangement leaves Henry with ample time to stir life into "Pie in the Sky," although his full pension dangles tantalizingly out of reach until he is cleared. Meanwhile, the restaurant, a labor of love and culinary delight, becomes a stage where Henry's accountant wife, Margaret, plays the practical overseer. She champions cost-efficiency over Henry's dedication to quality, a tension that adds a dash of spice to the narrative. As Henry navigates this maze, balancing his police duties and his passion for cooking, "Pie in the Sky" becomes a melting pot of characters, including ex-cons working in the kitchen. This deliciously complex story serves up a feast of intrigue and suspense, garnished with humor and a dash of romance. A delectable narrative awaits in "Pie in the Sky," where crime-fighting and gourmet cooking make a mouthwatering combination.

Pie in the Sky is a comedy show featuring Keeley Hawes and created by Andrew Payne.

Pie in the Sky is currently streaming on Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel , PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and Spectrum On Demand.