Cradle to Grave

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Laurie Kynaston Danny Baker

Peter Kay Fred 'Spud' Baker

Lucy Speed Bet Baker

Alice Sykes Sharon Baker

Frankie Wilson Michael Baker