DRAMA . 1978 . 1 Season . 7.7/10

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
7.7/10
Rating
1
Seasons
6
Episodes
ENDED
Status
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Overview
Pennies from Heaven has 1 season with 6 episodes spanning 1978.
Cast
Bob Hoskins stars as Arthur Parker in Pennies from Heaven.
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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.

SEASONS (1 season, 6 episodes)

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SERIES INFO

1
Seasons
6
Episodes
Ended
Status

CREW

Creator
Dennis Potter

NETWORKS (1)

BBC One

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Rating
7.7/10 (15 votes)
IMDB

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
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