Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler

54min

Drama

Crime

The origin story of Bruce Wayne's legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth, a former British SAS soldier who forms a security company in 1960s London and goes to work with young billionaire Thomas Wayne and his wife Martha, before they become Bruce Wayne’s parents.

Production Companies

Warner Horizon Television

Primrose Hill Productions

DC Entertainment

Warner Bros. Television

Episodes

Cast

Pilot

1. Pilot

1h 8min

28th Jul 2019

Recently discharged from the British Special Air Service (SAS), Alfred Pennyworth finds himself at loose ends and endeavors to start a security company.

The Landlord's Daughter

2. The Landlord's Daughter

52min

4th Aug 2019

Alfred turns down an offer from billionaire businessman Bruce Wayne and instead accepts an assignment that puts him in the crosshairs of one of the East End's most dastardly figures.

Martha Kane

3. Martha Kane

51min

11th Aug 2019

Alfred accepts an assignment from photojournalist Martha Kane that turns increasingly dangerous.

Lady Penelope

4. Lady Penelope

53min

11th Aug 2019

Alfred and Martha Kane take a train ride into the countryside on an assignment, while tragedy strikes in London.

Shirley Bassey

5. Shirley Bassey

53min

18th Aug 2019

John Ripper presents Alfred with an offer. Lord Harwood's fate takes a curious turn.

Cilla Black

6. Cilla Black

47min

25th Aug 2019

Martha and Patricia Wayne attend a debauched party with famed magician Aleister Crowley.

Julie Christie

7. Julie Christie

53min

8th Sep 2019

While Martha and Thomas confront Crowley over his strange party and the return of Patricia, Alfred and the lads track down the identity of a wanted killer.

Sandie Shaw

8. Sandie Shaw

52min

15th Sep 2019

While Lord Harwood returns to take control of the Raven Society, Alfred, Dave Boy and Bazza form an unlikely alliance with the Sykes Sisters.

Alma Cogan

9. Alma Cogan

51min

22nd Sep 2019

Alfred, Thomas and Martha become entangled in an assassination plot against Lord Harwood.

Marianne Faithfull

10. Marianne Faithfull

52min

29th Sep 2019

After a member of the British royalty is abducted, Alfred must take a side in the struggle. Meanwhile, Lord Harwood uses those closest to Alfred to remove him from the game.

First air date

28th Jul 2019

Last air date

24th Nov 2022

Status

Canceled

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks