Series synopsis
In For a Penny is a British family television series that premiered on ITV1 on April 13, 2019. It ended on June 8, 2024. It was created by Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly. It stars Stephen Mulhern.
Stephen Mulhern presents the pop-up gameshow based on the original 'Saturday Night Takeaway' feature. The host takes their unique brand of games and quizzes to the streets, challenging unsuspecting members of the public for a chance to win.
Premise
Stephen Mulhern presents the pop-up gameshow based on the original 'Saturday Night Takeaway' feature. The host takes their unique brand of games and quizzes to the streets, challenging unsuspecting members of the public for a chance to win.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Stephen Mulhern as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 51 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 5 | December 21, 2019 | December 25, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 8 | April 13, 2019 | June 1, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 7 | March 28, 2020 | May 9, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 8 | April 17, 2021 | June 12, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 8 | April 9, 2022 | June 4, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 7 | April 15, 2023 | June 3, 2023 |
| Season 6 | 8 | April 20, 2024 | June 8, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christmas Special 2019 Stephen Mulhern spreads Christmas cheer as he is let loose on the streets of Manchester, injecting some festive fun for unsuspecting members of the public by unwrapping a host of funny games. |
December 21, 2019 |
| 2 |
Christmas Special 2020 Stephen Mulhern is spreading some Christmas cheer. Stephen is let loose on the streets of Bath, injecting some festive fun to unsuspecting members of the public and unwrapping a host of hilariously funny games, where he gives away some holidays. |
December 26, 2020 |
| 3 |
Christmas Special 2021 Stephen Mulhern spreads some Christmas cheer in this special festive edition, and heads to Chelmsford to inject some festive fun on unsuspecting members of the public. |
December 27, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cardiff Stephen hits the streets of Cardiff to find someone to play for a thousand pounds. |
April 13, 2019 |
| 2 |
Norwich Stephen Mulhern hits the streets of Norwich to find someone to play for a thousand pounds. |
April 20, 2019 |
| 3 |
Bournemouth Stephen hits the streets of Bournemouth to find someone to play for a thousand pounds. |
April 27, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nottingham Stephen Mulhern challenges unsuspecting members of the public in Nottingham for a chance to win anything from the price of their petrol to a thousand pounds. |
March 28, 2020 |
| 2 |
Bristol Stephen Mulhern is in Bristol with his unique brand of games, challenging unsuspecting members of the public for a chance to win anything from the price of their petrol to a thousand pounds. |
April 4, 2020 |
| 3 |
Bognor Stephen Mulhern challenges unsuspecting members of the public in Bognor Regis for a chance to win anything from the price of their petrol to a thousand pounds. |
April 11, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sheffield Stephen Mulhern is back travelling the country with his unique brand of games, starting in Sheffield. |
April 17, 2021 |
| 2 | Southampton | April 24, 2021 |
| 3 | Cambridge | May 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Birmingham Stephen heads to Birmingham for games and to challenge members of the public for a chance to win anything from the price of their petrol, to a thousand pounds in the final game. |
April 9, 2022 |
| 2 |
Sunderland Stephen is in Sunderland with his unique brand of games, challenging unsuspecting members of the public for a chance to win anything from the price of their petrol, to a thousand pounds in the final game. |
April 16, 2022 |
| 3 |
Plymouth Stephen Mulhern is let loose on the streets of Plymouth, spreading some fun to unsuspecting members of the public who get the chance to win anything from the price of their petrol to a thousand pounds in the final game. |
April 23, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Edinburgh Stephen Mulhern is back travelling the country with his unique brand of games. This time Stephen is in Edinburgh! |
April 15, 2023 |
| 2 |
Lincoln Stephen Mulhern is back travelling the country and this time he is in Lincoln. |
April 29, 2023 |
| 3 |
Hull Stephen Mulhern is back travelling the country with his unique brand of games - this time Stephen is in Hull! |
May 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 20, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 27, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 4, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 13, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 8, 2024 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | canceled |