Cast of A Private Function

Michael Palin plays Gilbert Chilvers, a meek chiropodist who gets involved in a scheme to illegally raise a pig for a special event.

Maggie Smith portrays Joyce Chilvers, Gilbert's domineering wife who has big aspirations for their future.

Denholm Elliott takes on the role of Dr. Swaby, a local veterinarian with a penchant for bending the rules.

Richard Griffiths plays Allardyce, a corrupt meat inspector whose involvement complicates the Chilvers' plans.

Tony Haygarth portrays Sutcliff, a participating member of the illicit pork operation in the town.

John Normington is Lockwood, a key figure in the town who uncovers the illegal activities surrounding the pig.

Bill Paterson plays Wormold, another resident implicated in the scheme to hide the unauthorized pig.

Liz Smith portrays Mother, a quirky character entangled in the scandal surrounding the pig.

Alison Steadman plays Mrs. Allardyce, the wife of the corrupt meat inspector, adding another layer of intrigue to the story.

Jim Carter portrays Inspector Noble, an investigator who becomes involved in uncovering the town's pork-related secrets.

Pete Postlethwaite plays Nuttol, a character caught up in the illicit pork production in the town.

Eileen O'Brien portrays Mrs. Sutcliff, depicting another resident involved in the clandestine operation surrounding the pig.