Piece of Cake

Piece of Cake (1988)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action, Adventure

Piece of Cake is a series depicting the life of a Royal Air Force fighter squadron from the day of the British entry into World War II through to one of the toughest days in the Battle of Britain (7 September 1940). The series was produced by Holmes Associates for London Weekend Television.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 6
Season 1Episode 660 min

Episode 6

It is August 1940 and Hornet Squadron regroup at a cliff-top air station on the South Coast of England. Morale has been low but fresh aircraft and pilots are arriving to prepare for the mighty attack that the Luftwaffe are suspected to be planning. The new boys are ribbed by the 'old hands' and, with the tension of constant readiness, simple pranks can easily get out of hand. But the glorious days of high summer mean that the enemy come over in endless waves, and Squadron Leader Barton has his hands full keeping the hard-pressed pilots at their sharpest.
nov. 6, 1988

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Episode 6nov. 6, 1988
S01E05Episode 5oct. 30, 1988
S01E04Episode 4oct. 23, 1988
S01E03Episode 3oct. 16, 1988
S01E02Episode 2oct. 9, 1988
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Piece of Cake premiere?

Piece of Cake premiered on October 9, 1988.

Who created Piece of Cake?

Piece of Cake was created by Derek Robinson.

What is Piece of Cake about?

Piece of Cake is a British television series set during the early days of World War II, which follows the pilots of Hornet Squadron as they combat the German Luftwaffe.

How many pilots are in Hornet Squadron?

Hornet Squadron consists of eight pilots.

What is the main aircraft used in Piece of Cake?

The main aircraft used in Piece of Cake is the Hawker Hurricane.

Who is the commanding officer of Hornet Squadron?

The commanding officer of Hornet Squadron is Squadron Leader Rex.

What is the rank of the second-in-command in Hornet Squadron?

The second-in-command in Hornet Squadron holds the rank of Flight Lieutenant.

Which pilot is often the comic relief in Piece of Cake?

Pilot 'Lily' Marlowe often serves as the comic relief in Piece of Cake.

What is the nickname of Pilot 'Flash' Gordon?

Pilot 'Flash' Gordon's nickname is 'Flash'.

Who plays the character of 'Moggy' Cattermole in Piece of Cake?

Neil Dudgeon plays the character of 'Moggy' Cattermole in Piece of Cake.

What is the name of the pub frequented by the pilots in Piece of Cake?

The pub frequented by the pilots in Piece of Cake is called 'The Grapes'.

Which squadron is a rival of Hornet Squadron?

The rival squadron of Hornet Squadron in Piece of Cake is called 'The Rag'.

What is the nationality of the character 'Ernest' in Piece of Cake?

The character 'Ernest' in Piece of Cake is Polish.

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