''Penelope K, by the way'' is an Australian television series for pre-school children (aged four to six). It was produced by Blink Films and

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for CBeebies Australia. In each episode, Penelope K (played by Amanda Bishop) is asked a general knowledge question by a child, which she answers by researching the contents and talking to characters inhabiting her Information Station. Searching for answers she talks to her sock puppet called Squirm, a pair of fish named Hank and Frank and a shadow rabbit Tewey, while a band of musical instruments helps her find the answers through music.

Production

The series was produced by much of the same team behind ''

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''. Michael Bourchier was the executive producer of both shows and wanted to create a show starring Amanda Bishop, who played Mrs. Foil on ''The Upside Down Show'' and was chosen to play Penelope K. Bourchier said in a 2010 interview that he "knew she was a great physical comedian rom her work on ''Upside'' I conceived the idea for the show with her in mind."

References

External links

Penelope K's homepage
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