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The Growing Pains of PC Penrose

1975Show1 season7 episodes

Comedy
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A wholesome, hopeful comedy series about history and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Earnest new recruit PC Penrose has left his hometown and joined the force in the Yorkshire town of Slagcaster. He's young and naive but seasoned officer Sergeant Flagg takes him under his wing and shows him the ropes, though his methods can be a little unconventional.

Feels like

  • British Sitcom
  • Police Comedy
  • Workplace Humor
  • Gentle Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • 1970s Period Piece
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Mentorship & Naivety
  • Charming & Lighthearted

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Douglas Argent
Written by
Roy Clarke
Music by
Peter Skellern

Everyone

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Facts

September 2, 1975 · October 17, 1975 · Ended

First aired
September 2, 1975
Last aired
October 17, 1975
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Growing Pains of PC Penrose worth watching?"

Questions about The Growing Pains of PC Penrose

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Growing Pains of PC Penrose worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Growing Pains of PC Penrose okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Growing Pains of PC Penrose?

4 h

About 4 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1975 to 1975.

Will The Growing Pains of PC Penrose make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Growing Pains of PC Penrose?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.