TV series
Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars
1996, English, on BBC One. Created by Mark Haddon.
Agent Z And The Penguin From Mars was a 1996 Children's BBC sitcom, based on the book of the same name by Mark Haddon. The six episode series followed the exploits of Ben Simpson, played by Duncan Barton, and his friends Barney, played by Andrew McKay, and Jenks, played by Reggie Yates, who together formed the "Crane Grove Gang", named after the street where they lived. This was a society dedicated to playing ingenious practical jokes in an initiative called "Agent Z".
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Status
- Ended in 1996
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 7 February 1996
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Mark HaddonCreator
- Duncan BartonBen Simpson · 6 ep
- Andrew WheelerTod · 6 ep
- Andrew McKayBarney · 6 ep
- Reggie YatesJenks · 6 ep
- Nicola MycroftSam · 6 ep
- Ian SharrockDad · 6 ep
- Catherine ShiptonMum · 6 ep
- Rod CulbertsonDennis Sidebottom · 6 ep
- Stephen ChurchettFinlay the Butler · 6 ep
- Pamela PowerMrs Sidebottom · 4 ep
- Ludmilla VuliNurse Martin · 4 ep
- James MansfeildDr Gordon · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 January 1996
- Last aired
- 7 February 1996
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars are there?
Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 23 minutes each.
Is Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars finished?
Yes. Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars ended in 1996, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars?
If you liked Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars, try Big Time Rush, Cow and Chicken, The Really Loud House.
Who created Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars?
Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars was created by Mark Haddon and stars Duncan Barton, Andrew Wheeler, Andrew McKay.