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Pennies from Heaven

A sheet music salesman leaves his mundane life behind for a charming school teacher, embracing the joy of music that fills his heart and soul.

A sheet music salesman, Arthur, has a unique ability to recognize hit tunes, but his insight is ignored. He often breaks into song, crafting musical numbers around his everyday frustrations. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets a young school teacher, Eileen, who shares his musical inclinations. However, their connection is complicated when Eileen discovers Arthur is married and she's pregnant with his child. She flees, leaving Arthur to embark on a journey to find and protect her.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Down Sunnyside Lane

1. Down Sunnyside Lane

Aired: Mar 7, 1978

A sheet music salesman hits the road during the Depression, leaving behind hi...

Episode 2 The Sweetest Thing

2. The Sweetest Thing

Aired: Mar 14, 1978

As Eileen is telling her school children their favourite fairy story, song sa...

Episode 3 Easy Come, Easy Go

3. Easy Come, Easy Go

Aired: Mar 21, 1978

Starved for attention from his frigid wife, the music salesman courts an elem...

Episode 4 Better Think Twice

4. Better Think Twice

Aired: Mar 28, 1978

Arthur and Eileen are both back in London. While he wants to start his own re...

Episode 5 Painting the Clouds

5. Painting the Clouds

Aired: Apr 4, 1978

Arthur and Eileen have disappeared. His wife Joan is receiving strange visits...

Episode 6 Says My Heart

6. Says My Heart

Aired: Apr 11, 1978

Arthur is now wanted for murder so he and Eileen are on the run, hungry, desp...

Info about Pennies from Heaven

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Romance, Musical