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 2
Bet persuades Spud to expand their horizons and take in such rich new experiences as wine, the Bermondsey Small Retailers annual dinner dance, and a caravan holiday in Dymchurch. As for Danny, there are lessons to be learned in biology, both at school and in the bedroom.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 10th 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 |
| Brian Fletcher | Tommy |
| Luke Higgins | Trevor |
| Frankie Fox | Phillip |
| Jack O'Connor | Lenny |
| Endy Mckay | Barmaid |
| Mark Davison | Insurance Man |
| Lee Ross | Wally |
| Vas Constanti | Georgie The Fish |
| Matthew Ashforde | Arthur (Man in pub) |
| Peter Dean | Little Legs |
| Joann Condon | Mary |
| Mark Hadfield | Bill Hodges |
| Tim Key | Mr. Stutely (Teacher) |
| Alfie Kingsnorth | Langford (Bullied kid) |
| Katie Males | Maureen (Bet's work friend) |
| Diveen Henry | Rose (Bet's colleague) |
| Dickon Tolson | Derek (Arrives 1st at caravan) |
| Christopher Pizzey | Dougie |
| Rebecca Gethings | Woman at Dinner Dance |
| Gerard Horan | Alderman Trump (Local businessman) |
| Jordan Coulson | Steve Churcher (Troublesome teenager) |
| 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
I ain't in!
Spud makes Danny tell the Insurance Man he isn't in.
Featuring: Peter Kay (Fred 'Spud' Baker), Laurie Kynaston (Danny Baker) & Mark Davison (Insurance Man).