Cradle to Grave

The story

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.

The seasons

Season 1 Miniseries 2015 · 8 episodes Season details＋

Sept. 3, 2015

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.

Cast

L Laurie KynastonDanny Baker P Peter KayFred 'Spud' Baker L Lucy SpeedBet Baker A Alice SykesSharon Baker F Frankie WilsonMichael Baker J Jack O'ConnorLenny B Brian FletcherTommy F Frankie FoxPhilip A Alexa DaviesYvonne R Ronnie FoxTerry J Jay SimpsonErnie M Martin HancockSoapy

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L Luke HigginsTrevor L Laura CheckleyLil S Simon SherlockAlfie J Julie DrayMiss Blondel T Tom BrookeKeith T Taylor MazaRoger M Mark HadfieldBill Hodges J John HenshawMr Glover J Justin EdwardsHeadmaster T Tim KeyStutely J Joann CondonMary J Jordan CoulsonSteve L Lee RossWally S Sam MelvinPeter Tulloch D Diveen HenryRose A Alfie KingsnorthLangford T Theo Barklem-BiggsColin R Ross McCormackMartin S Star JonesAmanda A Ashley CousinsTeddy E Eliza KempsonMartin's Auntie D David BoyleRadio Rentals Man M Matthew AshfordeArthur K Katie MalesMaureen C Christopher PizzeyDougie G Gerard HoranAlderman Trump D Dickon TolsonDerek P Peter DeanLittle Legs V Vas ConstantiGeorgie the Fish M Mark DavisonInsurance Man E Endy McKayBarmaid J Joanna BaconKeith J James DohertyNorman R Ross GrantNew Security Guard G Gareth HaleTeddy R Rob JarvisStarkers S Sam AaronsCartwright O Oliver WilsonMr Parslow G Gus BrownBank Manager K Kevin EldonVicar T Tara WellsCilla Black D Debbie BrannanAnita Harris F Frank O'SullivanTony the Totter J Jennifer AriesHousewife M Milo PopeSchoolboy S Simon DayShaky L Lorraine StanleyJean C Camille CoduriBarbara A Adam LeeseKenny T Tina HarrisIvy Tulloch A Amy BowdenWendy G Georgina Minter-BrownTina C Colin MaceDickie D Duncan WisbeyJumbo M Martin JohnstonLaunchberry M Matt GreenCarter D Dorian LoughOrrie R Rosa Coduri-FulfordHeather T Tony WayBuckle-Eyed Bill S Sandra EvansHeather's Mum S Sandra James-YoungWoman at Market B Britney SullivanDavid Essex Fan P Philip BurkettBarman J Jerry Mark WilleyMr Tulloch M Matt J. AthertonPhil T Tommy McDonnellYoung Spud F Faye DaveneyYoung Bet F Freddie PhillipsYoung Danny