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Series · 2015 · Comedy

Cradle to Grave

★7.7 2015 1 Season Danny Baker TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Sep 3, 2015 · 30 min

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.

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Sep 10, 2015 · 30 min

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.

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Sep 17, 2015 · 30 min

Danny finds himself stepping into a parallel universe, where actual telly programmes can be watched again in your own front room.

Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

Sep 24, 2015 · 30 min

Paying for daughter Sharon's dream wedding is giving Spud sleepless nights, whilst Danny has his own conundrum to solve.

Episode 5

Episode 05

Episode 5

Oct 1, 2015 · 30 min

Fred contemplates an uneasy future away from the docks. Things develop between Danny and sexy teacher Miss Blondel when he finally enters her darkroom.

Episode 6

Episode 06

Episode 6

Oct 8, 2015 · 30 min

Fred persuades Shaky Young, an escaped convict who has been hiding in his sister's loft for fourteen months (despite having only three left to serve) to attend his brother's funeral as Fred sees a financial opportunity for himself in it. Bet befriends a lonely co-worker whose wife has left him whilst Danny's night of passion with Miss Blondel is thwarted when brother Michael brings home a live hand grenade.

Episode 7

Episode 07

Episode 7

Oct 15, 2015 · 30 min

Rejected by Miss Blondel, Danny hopes to make ex-girlfriend Yvonne jealous by posing as singer David Essex's brother, but still keeps his secret from his parents whilst Fred lands a job as a commissionaire at an office block but quits after a day and, high on LSD brother, Michael nearly puts his eye out and ends up in hospital. With all this to contend with no wonder Bet decides to walk out and go fishing with work colleague Keith.

Episode 8

Episode 08

Episode 8

Oct 15, 2015 · 30 min

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.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.7 /10

based on 11 votes

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

5 principal cast

Laurie Kynaston

Laurie Kynaston

Danny Baker

Peter Kay

Peter Kay

Fred 'Spud' Baker

Lucy Speed

Lucy Speed

Bet Baker

Alice Sykes

Sharon Baker

Frankie Wilson

Frankie Wilson

Michael Baker

Where to watch Cradle to Grave

Cradle to Grave is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Danny Baker has 1 season and 8 total episodes, rated 7.7/10 by 11 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Cradle to Grave have?

Cradle to Grave has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

Is Cradle to Grave still on the air?

Cradle to Grave has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Cradle to Grave?

Cradle to Grave airs on BBC Two.

When did Cradle to Grave first air?

Cradle to Grave first aired on September 3, 2015.

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