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'''''Penelope K, by the way''''' is an Australian<!--both production companies were Australian--> television series for pre-school children (aged |
'''''Penelope K, by the way''''' is an Australian<!--both production companies were Australian--> television series for pre-school children (aged four to six). It was produced by Blink Films and [[Freehand Productions|Freehand]] for [[CBeebies#International and non-English versions|CBeebies Australia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/bbcworldwide/worldwidestories/pressreleases/2011/02_february/cbeebies_nordic.shtml|title=BBC - Press Office - BBC pre-school favourite CBeebies launches on brand new Nordic channel|website=Bbc.co.uk|access-date=28 February 2022}}</ref> |
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In each episode, Penelope K (played by [[Amanda Bishop]]) is asked a general knowledge question by a child, which she answers by researching the contents and talking to characters inhabiting her Information Station.<ref>Knox, David: [http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/04/penelope-k-has-all-the-answers.html Penelope K has all the answers], ''TV Tonight'', 26 April 2010.</ref> |
In each episode, Penelope K (played by [[Amanda Bishop]]) is asked a general knowledge question by a child, which she answers by researching the contents and talking to characters inhabiting her Information Station.<ref>Knox, David: [http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/04/penelope-k-has-all-the-answers.html Penelope K has all the answers], ''TV Tonight'', 26 April 2010.</ref> |
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Searching for answers she talks to her sock puppet called Squirm, a pair of fish named Hank and Frank and a shadow rabbit Tewey, while a band of musical instruments helps her find the answers through music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/programme/penelope-k-by-the-way|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130107075553/http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/programme/penelope-k-by-the-way|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 January 2013|title=About Penelope K|publisher=Cbeebies| |
Searching for answers she talks to her sock puppet called Squirm, a pair of fish named Hank and Frank and a shadow rabbit Tewey, while a band of musical instruments helps her find the answers through music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/programme/penelope-k-by-the-way|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130107075553/http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/programme/penelope-k-by-the-way|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 January 2013|title=About Penelope K|publisher=Cbeebies|access-date=18 June 2012}}</ref> |
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==Production== |
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The series was produced by much of the same team behind ''[[The Upside Down Show]]''. Michael Bourchier was the executive producer of both shows and wanted to create a show starring Amanda Bishop, who played Mrs. Foil on ''The Upside Down Show'' and was chosen to play Penelope K. Bourchier said in a 2010 interview that he "knew she was a great physical comedian [from her work on ''Upside'']. I conceived the idea for the show with her in mind."<ref>https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/tv/penelopes-way-ng-ya-214505 |
The series was produced by much of the same team behind ''[[The Upside Down Show]]''. Michael Bourchier was the executive producer of both shows and wanted to create a show starring Amanda Bishop, who played Mrs. Foil on ''The Upside Down Show'' and was chosen to play Penelope K. Bourchier said in a 2010 interview that he "knew she was a great physical comedian [from her work on ''Upside'']. I conceived the idea for the show with her in mind."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/tv/penelopes-way-ng-ya-214505|title=Penelope's way|date=26 April 2010|newspaper=[[The West Australian]]|access-date=28 February 2022}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:44, 28 February 2022
Penelope K, by the way | |
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Genre | Family |
Created by | Michael Bourchier |
Starring | Amanda Bishop |
Voices of | Amanda Bishop (as Squirm) |
Narrated by | Amanda Bishop |
Opening theme | "Penelope K" (performed by David Collins) |
Composer | David Chapman |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 25 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Michael Bourchier |
Running time | 12 mins |
Production companies | Blink Films Freehand |
Original release | |
Network | CBeebies Australia |
Release | 21 June 3 September 2010 | –
Penelope K, by the way is an Australian television series for pre-school children (aged four to six). It was produced by Blink Films and Freehand for CBeebies Australia.[1]
In each episode, Penelope K (played by Amanda Bishop) is asked a general knowledge question by a child, which she answers by researching the contents and talking to characters inhabiting her Information Station.[2]
Searching for answers she talks to her sock puppet called Squirm, a pair of fish named Hank and Frank and a shadow rabbit Tewey, while a band of musical instruments helps her find the answers through music.[3]
Production
The series was produced by much of the same team behind The Upside Down Show. Michael Bourchier was the executive producer of both shows and wanted to create a show starring Amanda Bishop, who played Mrs. Foil on The Upside Down Show and was chosen to play Penelope K. Bourchier said in a 2010 interview that he "knew she was a great physical comedian [from her work on Upside]. I conceived the idea for the show with her in mind."[4]
References
- ^ "BBC - Press Office - BBC pre-school favourite CBeebies launches on brand new Nordic channel". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Knox, David: Penelope K has all the answers, TV Tonight, 26 April 2010.
- ^ "About Penelope K". Cbeebies. Archived from the original on 7 January 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ^ "Penelope's way". The West Australian. 26 April 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
External links
- Penelope K's homepage on CBeebies website
- Penelope K, by the way at IMDb