Pie in The Sky (TV Series) - Cast

Cast

In series 1–4, Crabbe is aided by WPC (later Detective Sergeant) Sophia Cambridge, played by Bella Enahoro. In the final series, she is replaced by PC Ed Guthrie (Derren Litten) and WPC Jane Morton (Mary Woodvine, daughter of actor John Woodvine). In the restaurant, Crabbe is helped by chefs Steve Turner (Joe Duttine; 21 episodes) and then, Gary Palmer (Nick Lamont; 20 episodes) – both reformed ex-criminals – and John the waiter (Ashley Russell) and Linda the waitress (Alison McKenna). The latter was subsequently replaced by Nicola the waitress (Samantha Janus). After Nicola's departure, she is in turn replaced by Sally (Marsha Thomason). Also, reappearing throughout is Leon Henderson (Nick Raggett), who supplies the restaurant with fruit and vegetables, as well as working there, some evenings doing the washing up. Robert Putt is Chief Constable Braithwaite who appeared in 3 episodes between (1996–1997). Caroline Loncq played Jenny Drabble for 3 episodes (1996–1997). One of Henry's heroes, the (fictional) food writer Hilary Smallwood (the other being Alexis Soyer), is modelled on Elizabeth David.