Cradle to Grave
Series Overview
Cradle to Grave is a British autobiographical miniseries created by Danny Baker, about his formative years in the 1970s. Produced by ITV Studios for BBC Two, it stars Laurie Kynaston as Danny, with Peter Kay and Lucy Speed as his parents Spud and Bet. In 1974, 15-year-old Danny is our guide through the ups and downs of the Baker family. With eldest daughter Sharon's impending wedding and the docks facing closure, times are challenging. So too are Danny's attempts to get closer to the opposite sex.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
30 min per episode
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Thu, Sep 3, 2015
Danny BakerLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Episode 8”
Bet is back home but refusing to talk to Fred and gets a call from Keith, suggesting she runs away with him. At Sharon's wedding reception, Bet recalls her courtship and early married life with Fred and her growing awareness of his dodgy deals, which land him in jail. However, after paying for a lavish honeymoon for Sharon, Fred knows just how to win Bet back whilst Danny discovers that he only needs to be himself to impress Yvonne.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandy Johnson
Danny Baker, Jeff Pope
Glenn Tilbrook, Chris Difford, Stephen Large
Ben Wheeler
Mark Davies
Kate Crowther, Danny Baker, Jeff Pope
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Johnson
Director
Jeff Pope
Writer
Danny Baker
Writer
Mark Davies
Editor
Ben Wheeler
Director of Photography
Kate Crowther
Producer
Amelia Shankland
Production Design
June Nevin
Costume Design
Glenn Tilbrook
Original Music Composer
Chris Difford
Original Music Composer
Stephen Large
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Cradle to Grave about?
Cradle to Grave is a British autobiographical miniseries created by Danny Baker, about his formative years in the 1970s. Produced by ITV Studios for BBC Two, it stars Laurie Kynaston as Danny, with Peter Kay and Lucy Speed as his parents Spud and Bet. In 1974, 15-year-old Danny is our guide through the ups and downs of the Baker family. With eldest daughter Sharon's impending wedding and the docks facing closure, times are challenging. So too are Danny's attempts to get closer to the opposite sex.
How many seasons does Cradle to Grave have?
Cradle to Grave comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Cradle to Grave?
Key cast members in Cradle to Grave include Laurie Kynaston, Peter Kay, Lucy Speed, Alice Sykes, Frankie Wilson.
Who created or directed Cradle to Grave?
Cradle to Grave was developed and directed by Sandy Johnson.