7.8 /10 1 Votes
No. of episodes 12 First episode date 14 September 1989 | 7.8/10 IMDb Running time 10 mins Final episode date 1 October 1990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Voices of Su PollardPeter Hawkins Executive producer(s) Maddocks AnimationParkfield Publishing Similar The Family‑Ness, Simon in the Land of Chalk Dr, Spider!, Henry's Cat, Angelmouse |
Penny Crayon is a children's television series that was produced for the BBC in the United Kingdom in 1989. It was first broadcast on BBC One from 14 September 1989 to 1 October 1990 and was made by Maddocks Animation, which had previously produced Jimbo and the Jet-Set and The Family-Ness.
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Penny Crayon is a twelve episode programme about the adventures of a mischievous schoolgirl who loves to draw. Using the magic crayons she always carries with her she brings everything she draws to life, usually creating a world of chaos for her and best friend Dennis until it's either rubbed out or washed away.

The character of Penny Crayon is voiced by comedy actress Su Pollard and Dennis is voiced by Peter Hawkins.

Penny crayon circus lion
Episodes

- Tower of London (14 September 1989)
- The Cookery Class (21 September 1989)
- Circus Lion (28 September 1989)
- Amusement Park (5 October 1989)
- Waxworks Museum (12 October 1989)
- Pantomime (19 October 1989)
- Haunted House (26 October 1989)
- Silly Daydream (9 November 1989)
- Camping Holiday (10 September 1990)
- Treasure Hunt (17 September 1990)
- A Dickens of A Mess (24 September 1990)
- Dog Show (1 October 1990)
Characters

VHS and DVD releases
In 1989 Parkfield Publishing released two videos from the first Penny Crayon series.
In 1992, Tring Video UK released three Penny Crayon videos with four episodes on each tape.
In 1994, Carlton Home Entertainment released a single video with only four episodes.
