TV Series

Pennies from Heaven (1978)

Name: Pennies from Heaven
Genre: Drama
Released: 1978
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Bob Hoskins, Gemma Craven, Cheryl Campbell, Kenneth Colley

Pennies from Heaven, a BBC drama serial created by Dennis Potter in 1978, cleverly blends stark reality with elements of dark fantasy. The title references a classic song by Joh...

TV SERIES 1 Season

Episodes

S01E01 - Down Sunnyside Lane S01E02 - The Sweetest Thing S01E03 - Easy Come, Easy Go S01E04 - Better Think Twice S01E05 - Painting the Clouds S01E06 - Says My Heart

Drama

Pennies from Heaven, a BBC drama serial created by Dennis Potter in 1978, cleverly blends stark reality with elements of dark fantasy. The title references a classic song by Johnny Burke and Arthur Johnston. This groundbreaking work features characters who spontaneously mime to beloved 1930s tunes, marking one of Potter's earliest explorations of this unique narrative style. With its innovative approach and poignant storytelling, the series captures the longing and despair of its characters while infusing the drama with a whimsical musicality that resonates with audiences.

Year 1978

Country GB

Seasons 1