Cradle To Grave. Image shows from L to R: Fred 'Spud' Baker (Peter Kay), Danny Baker (Laurie Kynaston), Bet Baker (Lucy Speed). Copyright: ITV Studios
Cradle To Grave

Cradle To Grave

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC Two
  • 2015
  • 8 episodes (1 series)

Comedy drama based on the memoirs of Danny Baker. Peter Kay stars as Danny's dad Spud, with Lucy Speed as his mum Bet. Also features Laurie Kynaston, Frankie Wilson, Alice Sykes, Alexa Davies, Laura Checkley and more.

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Cast
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Peter Kay Fred 'Spud' Baker
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Lucy Speed Bet Baker
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Laurie Kynaston Danny Baker
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Frankie Wilson Michael Baker
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Alice Sykes Sharon Baker
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Laura Checkley Lil
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Alexa Davies Yvonne
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Brian Fletcher Tommy
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Frankie Fox Phillip
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Ronnie Fox Terry
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Martin Hancock Soapy
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Luke Higgins Trevor
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Jack O'Connor Lenny
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Simon Sherlock Alfie
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Jay Simpson Ernie
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Guest cast
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Victoria Alcock Jeannie
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Jennifer Aries Housewife
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Matthew Ashforde Arthur (Man in pub)
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Joanna Bacon Kath (Cafe owner)
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Bonnie Baker Keith's Daughter
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Mancie Baker Janet
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Sonny Baker Fred's Mate
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India Barclay Pat
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Theo Barklem-Biggs Colin (Sharon's boyfriend)
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Geoff Bell Woody
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Amy Bowden Wendy
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David Boyle Radio Rentals Man
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Debbie Brannan Anita Harris
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Tom Brooke Keith
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Gus Brown Bank Manager
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Phillip Burkett Barman
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Michael Cochrane Judge
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Camille Coduri Barbara
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Rosa Coduri Heather
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Joann Condon Mary
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Vas Constanti Georgie The Fish
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Dean Coulson Tom
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Jordan Coulson Steve Churcher (Troublesome teenager)
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Ashley Cousins Teddy
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Rebecca Craven Doreen
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Daniel Croucher Young Wally
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Samuel Cummings Cartwright
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Faye Daveney Young Bet
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Mark Davison Insurance Man
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Simon Day Shaky
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Peter Dean Little Legs
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James Doherty Norman (Docker)
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Leanne Dunstan Vicky
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Justin Edwards Headmaster
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Kevin Eldon Vicar
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Sandra Evans Heather's Mum
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Rebecca Gethings Woman at Dinner Dance
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Ross Grant New Security Guard
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Matt Green Carter
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Mark Hadfield Bill Hodges
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Gareth Hale Teddy Arseholes
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Sophie Hannah Harrison Angie
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Tina Harris Mrs Tulloch
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Diveen Henry Rose (Bet's colleague)
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John Henshaw Mr Glover (Football coach)
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Gerard Horan Alderman Trump (Local businessman)
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Sandra James-Young Woman at Market
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Rob Jarvis Starkers
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Martin Johnston Launchberry
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Star Jones Amanda Bold
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Archie Kelly Uncle Frank
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Eliza Kempson Martin's Auntie
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Tim Key Mr. Stutely (Teacher)
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Alfie Kingsnorth Langford (Bullied kid)
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Kate Lassman Long Michelle
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Adam Leese Kenny
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Dan Linney Policeman
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Dorian Lough Orrie
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Colin Mace Dickie
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Katie Males Maureen (Bet's work friend)
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Taylor Maza Roger (Sharon's boyfriend)
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Ross McCormack Martin (Danny's friend who dies)
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Tommy McDonnell Young Fred
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Endy Mckay Barmaid
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Michael McKell Joey Churcher
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Sam Melvin Peter Tulloch
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Georgina Minter-Brown Tina
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Frank O'Sullivan Tony the Totter
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Freddie Phillips Young Danny
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Christopher Pizzey Dougie
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Max Pope Fred's Mate
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Milo Pope Schoolboy
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Lee Ross Wally
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Lorraine Stanley Jean
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Britney Sullivan David Essex Fan
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Dickon Tolson Derek (Arrives 1st at caravan)
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Tony Way Buckle Eyed Bill
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Tara Wells Cilla Black
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Oliver Wilson Mr Parslow
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Duncan Wisbey Jumbo
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Danny Baker Narrator
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Julie Dray Miss Blondel
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Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Danny Baker Writer
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Jeff Pope Writer
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Production team
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Sandy Johnson Director
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Kate Crowther Producer
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Danny Baker Executive Producer
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Jeff Pope Executive Producer
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Mark Davies Editor
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Amelia Shankland Production Designer
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Chris Difford Composer
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Stephen Large Composer
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Lucy Shaw Composer
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Glenn Tilbrook Composer
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Shane Allen Commissioner

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