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Hank Zipzer. Hank Zipzer (Nick James)
Hank Zipzer

Hank Zipzer

  • TV comedy drama
  • CBBC
  • 2014 - 2016
  • 40 episodes (3 series)

Childrens' comedy inspired by the book series 'Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever'. Stars Nick James, Felicity Montagu, Neil Fitzmaurice, Jayden Jean-Paul-Denis, Madeline Holliday and more.

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Series 1, Episode 13 - The First Date Dilemma

Hank falls head over heels in love with Zoe, a girl he's met in Mr Rock's additional reading class. Papa Pete advises him to take her on a date...

Further details

Hank meets a cool girl, Zoe, in Mr Rock's additional reading class and falls head over heels in love. Ashley and Frankie try to subtly find out whether Zoe has a boyfriend but Hank is horrified when he learns that their approach has given the game away to Zoe.

Emotions going haywire, Hank can't eat, sleep, and gets into trouble at school. Papa Pete advises Hank to embrace his emotions and Hank decides to take Zoe on a date, but it ends in disaster.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Time
5pm
Channel
CBBC
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Nick James Hank Zipzer
Felicity Montagu Miss Adolf
Neil Fitzmaurice Stan
Jayden Jean-Paul-Denis Frankie
Madeline Holliday Emily
Henry Winkler Mr Rock
Juliet Cowan Rosa
Vincenzo Nicoli Papa Pete
Chloe Wong Ashley
Guest cast
Mia Clifford Zoe
Writing team
Joe Williams Writer
Lucy Guy Script Editor
Danny Spring Script Editor
Production team
Rebecca Rycroft Director
Ali Bryer Carron Producer
Anne Brogan Executive Producer
Helen McAleer Executive Producer
Sue Nott Executive Producer
Steven Denure Executive Producer
Julia Posen Executive Producer
Melanie Stokes Executive Producer
Victoria Dabbs Line Producer
Mike Holliday Editor
Tina Sherifa Hicks Production Designer
Jane Anderson Casting Director
Kate O'Farrell Costume Designer
Len Gowing Director of Photography
Lisa Parkinson Make-up Designer
Oli Julian Composer
Nick Foster Composer
Ursula Haworth 1st Assistant Director

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