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Pennies From Heaven is a 1978 BBC musical drama serial written by Dennis Potter. The title is taken from the song "Pennies from Heaven" 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 extended performances of popular songs.
Original Release
03/07/1978 on BBC
US Release
02/08/1979
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Cheryl Campbell | Eileen |
| Bob Hoskins | Arthur Parker |
| Gemma Craven | Joan Parker |
| Kenneth Colley | The Accordion Man / Accordion Man |
| Jenny Logan | Irene |
| Dave King | Police Inspector |
| Freddie Jones | Headmaster |
| Arnold Peters | Barrett |
| Sam Avent | Pianist |
| Philip Jackson | Dave |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Down Sunnyside Lane | Tuesday, 07 March 1978 |
| 2 | The Sweetest Thing | Tuesday, 14 March 1978 |
| 3 | Easy Come, Easy Go | Tuesday, 21 March 1978 |
| 4 | Better Think Twice | Tuesday, 28 March 1978 |
| 5 | Painting the Clouds | Tuesday, 04 April 1978 |
| 6 | Says My Heart | Tuesday, 11 April 1978 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Cheryl Campbell | Eileen |
| Bob Hoskins | Arthur Parker |
| Gemma Craven | Joan Parker |
| Kenneth Colley | The Accordion Man / Accordion Man |
| Jenny Logan | Irene |
| Dave King | Police Inspector |
| Freddie Jones | Headmaster |
| Arnold Peters | Barrett |
| Sam Avent | Pianist |
| Philip Jackson | Dave |
| Michael Bilton | Dad |
| Spencer Banks | Maurice |
| Bill Dean | Alf |
| Bella Emberg | Mrs Corder / Mrs. Corder |
| Children From the Forest of Dean | School Children |
| Yolande Palfrey | Blind Girl |
| Tony Caunter | Cafe Proprietor |
| Peter Cellier | Bank Manager |
| Steve Ubels | Pedestrian |
| Tudor Davies | Cafe Customer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Kenith Trodd | Producer |
