Series synopsis
Hank Zipzer is a British family comedy television series that premiered on CBBC on January 28, 2014. It ended on August 18, 2016. It stars Nick James, Jayden Elijah, Alicia Lai and Chloe Wong.
12-year-old Henry ‘Hank’ Zipzer is a smart and resourceful boy with a unique perspective on the world. Hank has dyslexia, and when problems arise, he deals with them in a way no-one else would – putting him on a direct collision course with his teachers and parents, who don’t seem to appreciate his latest scheme as much as he thought they would... But, Hank always remains positive and convinced that the next big plan will deliver – after all, tomorrow is another day!
Premise
12-year-old Henry ‘Hank’ Zipzer is a smart and resourceful boy with a unique perspective on the world. Hank has dyslexia, and when problems arise, he deals with them in a way no-one else would – putting him on a direct collision course with his teachers and parents, who don’t seem to appreciate his latest scheme as much as he thought they would... But, Hank always remains positive and convinced that the next big plan will deliver – after all, tomorrow is another day!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nick James as Henry "Hank" Zipzer
- Jayden Elijah as Frankie Townsend
- Alicia Lai as Ashley Wong
- Chloe Wong as Ashley Wong
- Madeline Holliday as Emily Zipzer
- Felicity Montagu as Miss Fanny Adolf
- Henry Winkler as Mr. Rock
- Javone Prince as Mr. Joy
Supporting cast
- Juliet Cowan as Rosa Zipzer
- Neil Fitzmaurice as Stanley "Stan" Zipzer
- Vincenzo Nicoli as Papa Pete
- Jude Foley as Nick McKelty
- Nick Mohammed as Mr. Leland Love
Guest cast
- Julia Carlile as Molly
- India Ria Amarteifio as Simone Green
- Adrianna Bertola as Anya
- Jack Medlin as Ben
- Cameron King as Mason
- Mia Clifford as Zoe
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 12, 2016 | December 12, 2016 |
| Season 1 | 13 | January 28, 2014 | April 22, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 13 | August 13, 2015 | November 5, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 13 | May 26, 2016 | August 18, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe Hank has to deal with a new baby brother and exploding Christmas trees. |
December 12, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Classroom Catastrophe Ms Adolf gives the pupils an assignment to write an essay about their summer holidays. Hank decides to build a model of his holiday at Niagara Falls. |
January 28, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Lucky Socks A lucky pair of sparkly pink socks helps Hank's softball skills, but he and Emily argue when she needs them back as a lucky charm on the day of her quiz. |
February 4, 2014 |
| 3 |
The Curtain Went Up, My Trousers Went Down The school play is looming and Hank is the lead star, but he is struggling to remember his lines and is facing trouble from school bully McKelty. Fortunately, he finds an unlikely ally in his maths tutor Heather. |
February 11, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Camera Calamity Every year Hank's school photo matches his school report perfectly - they're both terrible. But this year Hank's making sure his photo is picture perfect - until McKelty ruins it with a fountain of fizzy drink. Can Hank get clean and tidy and back in front of the camera before the photographer leaves? And will Emily get her place at the Institute of Scientific Excellence without her parents messing it up for her? |
August 13, 2015 |
| 2 |
No Room for Two It's Friday afternoon and tomorrow Hank will be in charge of the coolest stall at the school fair - this weekend is going to be amazing! Except Emily's room is being redecorated and she will be sleeping in with Hank until it's done. Plus she's bringing Katherine with her. Maybe this weekend won't be so amazing after all. |
August 20, 2015 |
| 3 |
Cow Poo Treasure Hunt When he's not allowed to hang out at the shopping centre with Frankie and Ashley, Hank decides to show Stan and Rosa just how capable he is by being the first person ever to make it through Ms Adolf's weekend survival camp. Meanwhile, Papa Pete tries to make it through a single day of Emily helping out at the deli. |
August 27, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Teacher Torture Hank is looking forward to having a new form teacher at school, rather than Miss Adolf. However, he discovers that his new teacher, Miss Goodison wants the class to talk about their feelings and problems in class. Even worse, she wants Hank to discuss his dyslexia and the rest of the class to write poetry about him. It's too much for Hank and he sets out, with Frankie and Ashley's help, to get Adolf back again. Meanwhile Rosa is trying and failing to come to terms with some new hi-tech gadgetry in the Deli... |
May 26, 2016 |
| 2 |
Vlog It! The pupils of Westbrook try to produce the best vlogs and videos. When Hank is humiliated by Nick McKelty, he vows to outdo him with his next vlog. But is Hank really willing to sacrifice what little dignity he has in order to succeed? Meanwhile Stan and old enemy Mick McKelty (Nick's dad) find themselves facing off against each other when both sign up for Mr Rock's after-school choir. |
June 2, 2016 |
| 3 |
Zipzers and Aliens Hank accidentally gets his friends' copies of worldwide publishing sensation The Alien Adventures confiscated by Miss Adolf and has to put things right before the author herself makes a very special visit to Westbrook. |
June 9, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 28, 2014 |
| Last aired | August 18, 2016 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 17:00:00 |