TV series
Pennies from Heaven
1978, English, on BBC One. Created by Dennis Potter.
Pennies From Heaven is a 1978 BBC television drama serial written by Dennis Potter. The title is taken from a song of the same name written by Johnny Burke and Arthur Johnston. It was one of several Potter serials to mix the reality of the drama with a dark fantasy content, and the earliest of his works where the characters burst into miming to popular 1930s songs. During the Great Depression, a sheet music salesman seeks to escape his dreary life through popular music and a love affair with an innocent schoolteacher.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 75 min
- Status
- Ended in 1978
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Says My Heart
Aired 11 April 1978
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Dennis PotterCreator
- Bob HoskinsArthur Parker · 6 ep
- Gemma CravenJoan Parker · 6 ep
- Cheryl CampbellEileen · 6 ep
- Kenneth ColleyThe Accordion Man · 6 ep
- Jenny LoganIrene · 3 ep
- Dave KingPolice Inspector · 2 ep
- Freddie JonesHeadmaster · 2 ep
- Arnold PetersBarrett · 2 ep
- Sam AventPianist · 2 ep
- Philip JacksonDave · 2 ep
- Spencer BanksMaurice · 2 ep
- Michael BiltonDad · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 March 1978
- Last aired
- 11 April 1978
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Pennies from Heaven is based on
Pennies from Heaven is based on Pennies from Heaven, a 1936 musical work/composition.
Musical work/composition · 1936
Pennies from Heaven
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How many seasons of Pennies from Heaven are there?
Pennies from Heaven has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 75 minutes each.
Is Pennies from Heaven finished?
Yes. Pennies from Heaven ended in 1978, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Pennies from Heaven?
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Who created Pennies from Heaven?
Pennies from Heaven was created by Dennis Potter and stars Bob Hoskins, Gemma Craven, Cheryl Campbell.
What is Pennies from Heaven based on?
Pennies from Heaven is based on Pennies from Heaven, a 1936 musical work/composition.