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Ankle Tag. Image shows from L to R: Bob (Steve Speirs), Alice (Katy Wix), Gruff (Elis James). Copyright: BBC
Ankle Tag

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
  • Saturday 17th October 2015 at BBC Radio Theatre

Cast & crew

Cast
Elis James Gruff
Katy Wix Alice
Steve Speirs Bob
Guest cast
Jason Forbes Chris
Jason Forbes Trevor
Gemma Whelan Linda
Oliver Maltman David
Vivienne Acheampong Pam
Writing team
Gareth Gwynn Writer
Benjamin Partridge Writer
Production team
Victoria Lloyd Producer

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