Ankle Tag. Image shows from L to R: Bob (Steve Speirs), Alice (Katy Wix), Gruff (Elis James). Copyright: BBC
Ankle Tag
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 2
- 2015 - 2020
- 14 episodes (3 series)
Sitcom about a man whose father is let out of prison and comes to live with him. Stars Elis James, Katy Wix and Steve Speirs.
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Pilot - The Beginning
New parents Gruff and Alice's lives are disrupted when Gruff's dad appears on their doorstep unexpectedly, wanting to stay.
Further details
Career fraudster Bob has been away at Her Majesty's pleasure for the last 5 years, but he's just been released on licence with an Ankle Tag registered to his estranged son's address. Gruff isn't happy about it, but Bob is a charming man who manages to persuade other people in Gruff's life that his heart is in the right place.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 18th November 2015
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 2
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Saturday 17th October 2015 at BBC Radio Theatre
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 19th February 2016 | 6:30pm | Radio Wales |
| Sunday 29th May 2016 | 5:30pm | Radio Wales |
| Wednesday 23rd August 2017 | 6:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Wednesday 30th August 2017 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 30th August 2017 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 30th August 2017 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 31st August 2017 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 1st October 2018 | 6:30pm | Radio Wales |
| Saturday 6th October 2018 | 1:30pm | Radio Wales |
| Thursday 7th October 2021 | 7:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 7th October 2021 | 5:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 8th October 2021 | 5:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Elis James | Gruff |
| Katy Wix | Alice |
| Steve Speirs | Bob |
| Jason Forbes | Chris |
| Jason Forbes | Trevor |
| Gemma Whelan | Linda |
| Oliver Maltman | David |
| Vivienne Acheampong | Pam |
| Gareth Gwynn | Writer |
| Benjamin Partridge | Writer |
| Victoria Lloyd | Producer |