The Boss
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.
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Season 1
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E1
Sex Lies and Videotape
Inept bank manager Peter Duffley believes his assistant has fallen in love with him.
Jun 2, 1997 -
2
E2
Health Matters
The staff organizes a collection for the cleaner and also goes on a fitness drive.
Jun 9, 1997 -
3
E3
Upwardly Mobile
Unless he can land a major account very quickly, Peter looks set to miss out on his bonus again.
Jun 16, 1997 -
4
E4
The Midas Touch
Iris has won 250 pounds on the National Lottery—or so she thinks. Unfortunately, absent-minded Peter has forgotten to buy the tickets.
Jun 6, 1997 -
5
E5
Insecurity
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).
Jun 30, 1997 -
6
E6
Bank Holiday
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.
Jul 7, 1997