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Cradle to Grave

TV series

Cradle to Grave

7.7/ 10· 11201530 min1 season · 8 episodes
ComedyDrama

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.

Created by
Sandy Johnson

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

Ended
Miniseries

Miniseries

8 episodesSeptember 3, 2015
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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 opp

  1. S1 E1

    Episode 1

    Sep 3, 201530 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

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    Episode 2

    Sep 10, 201530 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, bot

  3. S1 E3

    Episode 3

    Sep 17, 201530 min

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

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    Episode 4

    Sep 24, 201530 min

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

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    S1 E5

    Episode 5

    Oct 1, 201530 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.

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    Episode 6

    Oct 8, 201530 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. Be

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How many seasons of Cradle to Grave are there?
Cradle to Grave has 1 season and 8 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Cradle to Grave?
Cradle to Grave has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on October 15, 2015.
Who stars in Cradle to Grave?
Cradle to Grave stars Laurie Kynaston, Peter Kay, Lucy Speed, Alice Sykes, Frankie Wilson.

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