The Growing Pains of PC Penrose

Series 1

Roy Clarke,the creator of 'Open All Hours' and 'The Last of The Summer Wine' brings another less seen comedy. New recruit PC Penrose has left his home town and joined the force in the Yorkshire town of Slagcaster. He's young and naive but seasoned staff sergeant Flagg takes him under his wing and shows him the ropes, though his methods are not the least conventional.

Where to Watch The Growing Pains of PC Penrose • Series 1

7 Episodes

  • Fabulous Eyelashes He's Got
    E1
    Fabulous Eyelashes He's GotPC Penrose's first day on the job bumps in to an expectant father desperate for help. Under the watchful eye of Sergeant Flagg, the pair go in search of the chicken killer.
  • The Peeper
    E2
    The PeeperP.C. Penrose and P.C. Buttress are the night shift with a peeping tom is on the loose. Penrose joins Sgt Flagg in dealing with the sudden death of Mr Newbold. Inspector Fox is determined to keep W.P.C. Dean as close as possible.
  • For the Love of Billy
    E3
    For the Love of BillyP.C. Buttress is besotted with a blonde friend of his wife. Sgt Flagg and P.C.Penrose go to a domestic where two women fight over who his is the legal wife. Inspector Fox's wandering eye causes a car crash.
  • Always a Spectator, Never a Player
    E4
    Always a Spectator, Never a PlayerW.P.C. Dean is livid the Inspector Fox is going to marry the Honorable Fanny. Flagg decides to take Penrose on a stake out at the White Horse Inn. They looking for a man who is pinching women's bottoms in the park.
  • The Melody Lingers On
    E5
    The Melody Lingers OnP.C's Penrose and Buttress are trapped in a tree when a man starts harassing a group women while dressed in a leotard and sou'wester and riding a bike. Inspector Fox interviews a burglar while rehearsing a ballroom dance routine.
  • It's Quiet Midweek
    E6
    It's Quiet MidweekWith Sergeant Flagg and P.C. Buttress at a function in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, P.C. Penrose in charge of Slagcaster station. Inspector Fox reinvents himself as Sherlock Holmes. Clogger brings in a drunk who needs help.
  • Among Those Appearing
    E7
    Among Those AppearingSergeant Flack starts to take bets on who will be found guilty or innocent when the officers go to court to give evidence.

Cast of Series 1

  • Paul GreenwoodPC Penrose
  • Bryan PringleSergeant Flagg
  • Alan FossPC Toombes
  • David PinnerPC Buttress
  • Douglas ArgentDirector
  • Roy ClarkeWriter
  • Paula BruceCostume Design
  • Tony WoollardEditor
  • Peter SkellernOriginal Music Composer

 

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