Pennies from Heaven
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
75 min per episode
1978 – 1978
Premiered: Tue, Mar 7, 1978
Dennis PotterLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Says My Heart”
Now wanted for murder, Arthur takes Eileen on the run, hungry, desperate, but still together. They hide in a lonely farmhouse, but he makes a fatal error.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dennis Potter's 'Pennies From Heaven' - 'Pennies From Heaven'
Type: Clip • Published 2010-06-05
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Potter
Howard Dell, David Martin
Kenith Trodd
Department Leadership Roster
Kenith Trodd
Producer
Tim Harvey
Production Design
Bruce Macadie
Production Design
John Peacock
Costume Design
Howard Dell
Editor
David Martin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Pennies from Heaven about?
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.
How many seasons does Pennies from Heaven have?
Pennies from Heaven comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Pennies from Heaven?
Key cast members in Pennies from Heaven include Bob Hoskins, Gemma Craven, Cheryl Campbell, Kenneth Colley.
Who created or directed Pennies from Heaven?
Pennies from Heaven was developed and directed by Dennis Potter.