Pennies from Heaven (1978)
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.
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. Pennies from Heaven is a Drama series, first aired on 1978-03-07, 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is Pennies from Heaven worth watching?
TMDB users rate Pennies from Heaven 7.6 out of 10 from 17 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Pennies from Heaven?
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Created by
Dennis Potter
Cast
- Bob Hoskins as Arthur Parker
- Gemma Craven as Joan Parker
- Cheryl Campbell as Eileen
- Kenneth Colley as The Accordion Man
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