TV series
The Growing Pains of PC Penrose
1975, English, on BBC One. Created by Roy Clarke.
Earnest new recruit PC Penrose has left his hometown and joined the force in the Yorkshire town of Slagcaster. He's young and naive but seasoned officer Sergeant Flagg takes him under his wing and shows him the ropes, though his methods can be a little unconventional.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1975
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Latest episode
S1 E7: Among Those Appearing
Aired 17 October 1975
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Roy ClarkeCreator
- Paul GreenwoodPC Penrose · 7 ep
- Bryan PringleSergeant Flagg · 7 ep
- Alan FossPC Toombes · 7 ep
- David PinnerPC Buttress · 7 ep
- Christopher BurgessInspector Fox · 6 ep
- Catherine ChaseWPC Dean · 5 ep
- Albert ShepherdClogger · 3 ep
- Joan ScottMyrtle · 1 ep
- Renny ListerAvis Threadgold · 1 ep
- Felix BownessWally Threadgold · 1 ep
- Mavis PughMrs Toombs · 1 ep
- Neville WrightExpectant Father · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 September 1975
- Last aired
- 17 October 1975
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of The Growing Pains of PC Penrose are there?
The Growing Pains of PC Penrose has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Growing Pains of PC Penrose finished?
Yes. The Growing Pains of PC Penrose ended in 1975, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created The Growing Pains of PC Penrose?
The Growing Pains of PC Penrose was created by Roy Clarke and stars Paul Greenwood, Bryan Pringle, Alan Foss.