Pennies from Heaven_
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.
Created By
Dennis Potter
Network
BBC One
Episodes
6
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Pennies from Heaven has 1 season with 6 episodes spanning 1978.
Rating
With a 7.7/10 rating from 15 votes, Pennies from Heaven is considered highly rated.
Year context
Pennies from Heaven first aired 48 years ago in 1978.
CAST (4)
Bob Hoskins
Arthur Parker
Gemma Craven
Joan Parker
Cheryl Campbell
Eileen
Kenneth Colley
The Accordion Man
SEASONS (1 season, 6 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
6
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Dennis Potter
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 has 1 season with 6 episodes total.
Who created Pennies from Heaven?
Pennies from Heaven was created by Dennis Potter.
Who stars in Pennies from Heaven?
The cast of Pennies from Heaven includes Bob Hoskins, Gemma Craven, Cheryl Campbell, Kenneth Colley.
What is the rating of Pennies from Heaven?
Pennies from Heaven has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.
Is Pennies from Heaven still running?
Pennies from Heaven has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama