The Peter Principle (1997)
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: Season 1 - 6 Episode s
1x1 - Sex Lies and Videotape
June 2, 1997
Inept bank manager Peter Duffley believes his assistant has fallen in love with him.
1x2 - Health Matters
June 9, 1997
The staff organizes a collection for the cleaner and also goes on a fitness drive.
1x3 - Upwardly Mobile
June 16, 1997
Unless he can land a major account very quickly, Peter looks set to miss out on his bonus again.
1x4 - The Midas Touch
June 6, 1997
Iris has won 250 pounds on the National Lottery—or so she thinks. Unfortunately, absent-minded Peter has forgotten to buy the tickets.
1x5 - Insecurity
June 30, 1997
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).
1x6 - Bank Holiday
July 7, 1997
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.