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Penelope K, by the way
Genre Family
Presented by Anne Diamond
Starring Amanda Bishop
Voices of Amanda Bishop (as Squirm)
Narrated by Julian Clary, Amanda Bishop
Country of origin Australia
United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 25
Production
Executive producer(s) Michael Bourchier
Running time 12 mins
Production company(s) Blink Films
Freehand
Distributor BBC Worldwide
Release
Original network CBeebies
Original release 21 June (2010-06-21) – 3 September 2010 (2010-09-03)

Penelope K, by the way is a fun British-Australian TV show. It was made for young children, usually aged 4 to 6. The show helps them learn new things in an exciting way. It was created by Blink Films and Freehand. You could watch it on CBeebies, which is the BBC's special channel for kids.

What is the Show About?

This TV show is all about answering questions. Each episode starts with a child asking Penelope K a general knowledge question. Penelope K, played by Amanda Bishop, then goes on a mission to find the answer. She does this by exploring her amazing "Information Station."

Penelope's Information Station

Penelope's Information Station is a special place. It is filled with all sorts of interesting things. She looks through its contents to find clues. But she doesn't do it alone! She talks to many unique characters who live there. They all help her solve the mystery of the question.

Who Helps Penelope?

Penelope has several friends who help her find answers:

  • Squirm: This is a funny sock puppet. Squirm offers ideas and clues to Penelope.
  • Hank and Frank: These are two fish. They also help Penelope think through the questions.
  • Tewey: Tewey is a shadow rabbit. This character adds another layer of fun to the search.
  • Musical Instruments: A whole band of musical instruments also helps. They use music to guide Penelope to the right answers.

The show aired from June 21, 2010, to September 3, 2010. It had one season with 25 episodes. Each episode was about 12 minutes long. Penelope K, by the way teaches young viewers about the world around them. It encourages curiosity and problem-solving skills.

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