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.
Press clippings
Inside eerie abandoned school where TV shows once filmed
Creepy footage has emerged, shot inside an abandoned school where a hit Channel 4 drama and a CBBC sitcom were filmed.
Summer Raemason, The Sun, 16th August 2024The stand-ups who took over children's TV
Is performing for young audiences easier? Far from it say the comedians who do clubs at night and CBBC shows by day.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 10th September 2020My peccadillo, Henry Winkler
In this week's My Peccadillo, Henry Winkler (aka the Fonz!) reveals why he mourns the time not spent fly fishing.
Henry Winkler, The Big Issue, 2nd September 2015Henry Winkler interview
Henry Winkler on being a Peaky Blinders fanboy, starstruck by John Lennon and wanting to be a Strictly judge.
James Rampton, Radio Times, 27th August 2015The series adapted from children's books by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver returns for a second season. Based on Winkler's own experiences growing up with dyslexia, but with events transposed from the US to Yorkshire, it also stars the man who was Fonzie as teacher Mr Rock, an understanding counterpoint to Ms Adolf (Felicity Montagu). In today's opener, McKelty ruins Hank's school photograph by spraying him with pop. Hank (Nick James) is determined to get himself cleaned up and back in front of the camera.
Jonathan Wright, The Guardian, 13th August 2015Henry Winkler to return in third series of Hank Zipzer
Happy Days star Henry Winkler is to return to CBBC for a third series of his comedy drama, Hank Zipzer.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd July 2015Casting call for 3rd series of Hank Zipzer
We ar elooking for an Asian actress aged 11-15.
Screen Terrier, 27th May 2015Hank Zipzer gets a second series on CBBC
CBBC has ordered a second series of Hank Zipzer, the comedy drama created by and starring Happy Days actor Henry Winkler.
British Comedy Guide, 9th June 2014Blog on adapting the Hank Zipzer books for TV
When I was invited to pitch for the job of adapting Hank Zipzer I hadn't heard of the books but I had heard of author Henry Winkler.
Joe Williams, BBC Writersroom, 19th March 2014Unfailingly charming comedy based on the semi-autobiographical books by Henry Winkler, which tell the story of a dyslexic schoolboy who's always in trouble. In part two, Hank devises an unorthodox way on to the softball team, and there's a big argument about lucky socks. The adult cast and the children all have a chance to shine here, and that helps to make it a show that families can enjoy together.
Daily Mail, 1st February 2014