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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
Sharon and her plimsole-wearing boyfriend are about to take Danny to the theatre for a West End experience he will never forget. Throw in a coveted item of clothing, a rogue tortoise and an early brush with death and it's business as usual at 11 Debnams Rd.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 3rd September 2015
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Peter Kay | Fred 'Spud' Baker |
| Lucy Speed | Bet Baker |
| Laurie Kynaston | Danny Baker |
| Frankie Wilson | Michael Baker |
| Alice Sykes | Sharon Baker |
| Alexa Davies | Yvonne |
| Laura Checkley | Lil |
| Martin Hancock | Soapy |
| Jay Simpson | Ernie |
| Ronnie Fox | Terry |
| Brian Fletcher | Tommy |
| Luke Higgins | Trevor |
| Frankie Fox | Phillip |
| Jack O'Connor | Lenny |
| Theo Barklem-Biggs | Colin (Sharon's boyfriend) |
| Ross McCormack | Martin (Danny's friend who dies) |
| Star Jones | Amanda Bold |
| David Boyle | Radio Rentals Man |
| Eliza Kempson | Martin's Auntie |
| Ashley Cousins | Teddy |
| Danny Baker | Narrator |
| Danny Baker | Writer |
| Jeff Pope | Writer |
| Sandy Johnson | Director |
| Kate Crowther | Producer |
| Jeff Pope | Executive Producer |
| Danny Baker | Executive Producer |
| Mark Davies | Editor |
| Amelia Shankland | Production Designer |
| Chris Difford | Composer |
| Glenn Tilbrook | Composer |
| Stephen Large | Composer |
| Lucy Shaw | Composer |
Video
Plimsoles
Sharon is worried about Colin, her new boyfriend, calling round at the house.
Featuring: Peter Kay (Fred 'Spud' Baker), Laurie Kynaston (Danny Baker), Lucy Speed (Bet Baker), Alice Sykes (Sharon Baker) & Theo Barklem-Biggs (Colin).