Aug 26, 2015 danny baker on why peter kay was the perfect choice to play his dad in cradle to grave the bbc two show was filmed on location across greater manchester, including fallowfield, eccles and northern. Oct 01, 2017 danny baker has spent years delighting listeners with anecdotes and opinions on everything from football to bbc bean counters. Peter kay gets 1970s transformation for bbc two tv comedy. Just like london buses autobiographical comedies seem to be coming in threes at the moment. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His memoirs led not only to cradle to grave, the television show cowritten with. With eldest daughter sharons wedding looming and the docks facing closure, times are challenging. It seems surprising that, having been in the world of showbiz for so long, this is danny baker s first solo stage tour. Peter kay and lucy speed eastenders, the bill are to star in upcoming comedy cradle to grave. The bbc is yet to make an official announcement, but outgoing director of television danny cohen gave the game away with a tweet to the other danny, after he commented on him leaving his post at the broadcaster.
May 11, 2018 danny baker is not really a standup more a oneman verbal onslaught steve ullathorne the first thing that greets the audience in the foyer for danny bakers new show, good time charlies back. Squeeze album cradle to the grave to soundtrack new danny baker tv series by live4ever posted on 12 aug 2015 at 9. The bbc is hoping for some lovely jubbly larks with a new period comedy drama called cradle to grave, based on author and presenter danny baker s memoirs, can reveal. Cradle to grave tells the story of 17yearold baker s south london upbringing in 1974 and, by the look of this.
If a sunny world of cockney charm is your idea of heaven then danny baker s cradle to grave is for you meet the cast of cradle to grave w1a will be back for a new series says bbc2 controller. With his trademark exuberance, he recalls the years which included six years involvement in the massive tv hit tfi friday piling it up with. Cradle to grave is a british sitcom set around the life of danny baker. Danny baker on why peter kay was the perfect choice to play his dad in cradle to grave the bbc two show was filmed on location across greater. Therefore i am pleased to announce that, to mark this momentous decision, i will be embarking on a nationwide, highprincipled, peppy series of onenightstands calling at dozens of. Bbc peter kay to star in bbc two comedy cradle to grave. The first hilarious volume of comedy writer, journalist, radio dj and screenwriter danny baker s memoir, and now the inspiration for the major bbc series cradle to grave, starring peter kay. Danny baker has revealed hes started writing the second series of cradle to grave, despite the viewer reaction being less than stellar. So when the tv series of this book from the cradle to the grave aired i. He talks to alex clark about battling cancer and the establishment. Baker was born in deptford to a workingclass family and raised in bermondsey.
This comedy drama reminiscent of minder meets the grimleys made its debut in 2015, with a second series reported to be on the way. The 41yearold comedian was spotted filming for the bbcs latest production, cradle to grave, based on radio presenter and writer danny baker s autobiography going to sea in a sieve. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. The project is based on autobiography of danny baker in the 70s. But then, despite jokingly referring to the theatre as his first love in the tours promotional material, few people have perhaps been more synonymous with radio in the past 30 years than baker himself. It looks like danny baker s autobiographical sitcom cradle to grave is set to return for a second series. Danny baker gets 8part bbc comedy drama news british. So when the tv series of this book from the cradle to the grave aired i couldnt. Cradle to grave, a sitcom based on a fictionalised version of the autobiography of danny baker. Cradle to grave season 2 release date with trailer, promo.
All eight episodes of the british sitcom based on the childhood of the comedian and writer danny baker. From 1977, he wrote for the punk zine sniffin glue, and from there was hired by the new musical express, where he worked as. Sep 09, 2015 danny baker reveals hes already writing new series of cradle to grave weve started to write a second one, he revealed on this morning while discussing how well the show had done on the bbcs. The bbc is hoping for some lovely jubbly larks with a new period comedy drama called cradle to grave, based on author and presenter danny bakers memoirs, can reveal.
Weve just had lenny henrys story, weve got emma kennedys the kennedys to come shortly. Tv star danny baker auditions new dads for bbc sitcom. And this week, sandwiched between the two like jam between two slices of a crusty white loaf, comes cradle to grave, the series based on danny bakers 1970s bermondsey childhood and book ofthelife. The lengthy delay was apparently caused by trying to lock down peter kay to commit to the. And what was our life like in this noisy, dangerous and polluted industrial pockmark wedged into one of the capitals toughest neighbourhoods. I must have been in an unusually grim mood last week when i tutted and turned off the opening episode of cradle to grave bbc two. I havent ready danny bakers book going to sea in a sieve but i had heard several media interviews where baker told some of his tales and they sounded fantastic two of the best feature in episode 1. A source said the show promises some of the vinegary edge and energy of only fools and horses.
Between 2012 and 2017 he published a threevolume autobiography, which was used as the basis for the 2015 bbc sitcom cradle to grave. The comedian and radio personality who wrote the sitcom. From cradle to grave by patricia macdonald description a nailbiting novel of domestic suspense from a bestselling author when morgan adair arrives at the small seaside town of west briar on the long island shore, she is looking forward to attending the baptism of her new godson, drew. Cradle to the grave book danny baker usha rani novels pdf free download, buy going to sea in a sieve. Oct 14, 2015 it looks like danny bakers autobiographical sitcom cradle to grave is set to return for a second series. I have not read danny bakers book but am tempted to do so after seeing this series. In fact with the voiceover it actually feels quite. The bbc has reportedly ordered eight episodes of a new comedy drama based on the early life of broadcaster danny baker. Squeeze album cradle to the grave to soundtrack new danny. Spuds moneymaking schemes end up giving him a nasty shock, whilst a trip to the theatre has an equally surprising outcome for danny. Danny baker on why peter kay was the perfect choice to play.
Id been looking forward to cradle to grave since i heard it was in production. Going on the turn by danny baker meet your next favorite book. The eightpart series is an adaptation of danny bakers. Danny baker reveals hes already writing new series of cradle to grave weve started to write a second one, he revealed on this morning while discussing how well the. Brian roberts the sun and now danny has revealed lead star peter kay has struggled to find time to commit to the next run. How to play the role of danny baker jump to media player cradle to grave is a new bbc drama that depicts the life of writer and broadcaster danny baker, adapted from his autobiography. Its 1974 and 15 yearold danny is our guide through the ups and downs of life with the baker family. This eightpart series is more comedy drama than conventional sitcom. The eightpart series is an adaptation of danny baker s. In cradle to grave, 15yearold danny baker is the guide through the ups and downs of life with the family. The applause of the public can be a seductive narcotic and weaker souls than i would be tempted to repeat the thrills harvested during that uproarious whirligig of.
The autobiography audiobook written by danny baker. Danny baker s third volume of memoirs barrels along at the same cracking pace as its predecessors, the bestselling going to sea in a sieve the inspiration for the major tv series cradle to grave and subsequent nationwide tour and going off alarming. Danny baker is a broadcaster, journalist, podcaster, record collector, raconteur and screenwriter. Matt squire bbc itv cradle ltd w ell this is weird and theres no way around that, said danny baker when. Danny bakers cradle to grave looks set for second series bt. About danny baker following the extraordinary success of his cradle to grave tour, danny baker was being seduced by the applause of the public to repeat the thrills harvested during that uproarious whirligig of joy and undertake another such venture. I havent ready danny baker s book going to sea in a sieve but i had heard several media interviews where baker told some of his tales and they sounded fantastic two of the best feature in episode 1. Since their most recent reunion in 2007, squeeze have released spot the difference a 2010 album of classic songs rerecorded and an ep of new songs, but cradle to the grave is the first full album of mostly new material to emerge in 17 years. The applause of the public can be a seductive narcotic and weaker souls than i would be tempted to repeat the thrills. Jul 02, 2014 danny baker s comedy memoir going to sea in a sieve becomes bbc2 comedy series cradle to grave. The series starred peter kay and was based on dannys first book, going to sea in a sieve 2012, which followed danny. Cradle to the grave or cradle to grave may also refer to. Tv legend danny baker launched cradle to the grave in 2015 credit. Danny baker has a fantastic way of telling us these stories.
The treehouse is dannys twiceweekly podcast, helping to tip the internet on its ear. Cradle to grave will centre around baker s childhood and his early career in radio. He revealed the news on twitter tonight almost two years since the bbc executive danny cohen announced it had been commissioned as series one came to an end. Cradle to grave analysis or life cycle assessment, an analysis of the environmental impact of a product or service. Danny baker currently hosts a show on radio 5 live. Danny baker on why peter kay was the perfect choice to. In the 1970s, young danny bakers chaotic east london home was always packed with knockedoff gear secured by his lairy geezer of a docker dad. Fast paced and full of danny baker s fascinating stories through his early years. Comedy writer, journalist, radio dj and screenwriter danny baker charts his 30 years. Danny baker s comedy memoir going to sea in a sieve becomes bbc2 comedy series cradle to grave. Set in 1974, the story follows 15yearold danny baker laurie kynaston who lives in south london with his dad fred peter kay, mum bet lucy speed and older. In 2019, the bbc dismissed baker after he posted a tweet regarded by some as racist. Cradle to the grave, a 2015 album by squeeze cradle to the grave, a song by mobb deep from the infamous cradle to grave, an episode of the tv series back to you.
Bbc two comedy drama about the childhood of danny baker. Apr 01, 2015 the sitcom cradle to grave will be an eightpart series on bbc two based around danny s autobiography going to sea in a sieve, which tells how his dock worker and union leader father was something. Cradle to grave is a british classic that ranks alongside fawlty towers, black adder, the young ones, etc. Danny baker reveals hes already writing new series of. Therefore i am pleased to announce that, to mark this momentous decision, i will be embarking on a nationwide, high. Watch peter kay play danny baker s dad in the trailer for cradle to grave. Cradle to grave is based on actual events and characters. Weve had caitlin morans raised by wolves, riffing on her wild black country childhood. Cradle to grave is returning for a second series in december, writer danny baker has announced. It is thought cradle to grave will match bbc executive danny cohens longstanding goal to bring more workingclass comedy to the corporation. With peter kay, laurie kynaston, lucy speed, alice sykes. Always a fan of peter kay has he ever done anything bad another plus is. Danny bakers memoir, and now the inspiration for the major bbc series cradle to grave, starring peter kay.
Going on the turn is also the book in which baker describes his cancer. Cradle to grave tv miniseries 2015 cradle to grave. Subscribe and to official bbc youtube stream original bbc programmes first on bbc iplayer programme websi. The early life of danny baker to be turned into a bbc comedy. Danny bakers comedy memoir going to sea in a sieve becomes. Danny bakers comedy memoir going to sea in a sieve. If you grew up in the 70s youll identify with many of his tales.
Alongside louise pepper, danny takes six core subjects each episode to lead and follows endless trajectories of original thinking, but with no agenda, no spin. Now broadcaster danny baker has joined the party with cradle to. Danny baker has spent years delighting listeners with anecdotes and opinions on. If a sunny world of cockney charm is your idea of heaven then danny bakers cradle to grave is for you meet the cast of cradle to grave w1a will be back for a new series says bbc2 controller. The sitcom cradle to grave will be an eightpart series on bbc two based around danny s autobiography going to sea in a sieve, which tells how his dock. Throughout his career he has largely presented for londons regional radio and television. Danny baker reveals hes already writing new series of cradle. So too are dannys attempts to get closer to the opposite sex.
Laurie kynaston who plays the teenage danny and danny. Following the extraordinary success of the cradle to grave tour i was asked to reconsider my initial statement that i would never undertake such a venture again. The broadcasters first standup tour, cradle to the stage, is a luckydip of nostalgic childhood stories and showbiz anecdotes. Supporting content its like diving inside danny baker s head. Wholelife cost, or cradle to grave cost, the total cost of ownership over the life of an asset. A tv show showing the ups and downs of the well known danny baker and his friends during childhood. Following the extraordinary success of his cradle to grave tour, danny baker was being seduced by the applause of the public to repeat the thrills harvested during that uproarious whirligig of joy and undertake another such venture. So too are danny s attempts to get closer to the opposite sex. Broadcasting legend danny baker is back on tour in 2019 with his new show, good time charlies back. Cradle to grave bbc2 comedy drama british comedy guide. This is also the territory of his sitcom cradle to grave. That book has now been adapted for tv, with peter kay starring as dannys father.
The radio times reports that preproduction work is now underway on cradle to grave. And now danny has revealed lead star peter kay has struggled to find time to commit to the next run. My fellow vaudevillians, following the extraordinary success of the cradle to grave tour i was asked to reconsider my initial statement that i would never undertake such a venture again. Based on actual characters and events cradle to grave is based on 5 live radio presenter danny baker s book going to sea in a sieve. This british sitcom ended in october of 2015 and later was officially prolonged for season 2. Fred spud baker is a proud south london docker with a penchant for cheeky scheming. Danny bakers third volume of memoirs barrels along at the same c. In 1974, schoolboy danny baker lives in bermondsey, south london with his eccentric family, led by his loudmouthed father, who has a line in. In 1974, schoolboy danny baker lives in bermondsey, south london with his eccentric family, led by his loudmouthed father, who has a line in selling stolen goods from the docks.
Based on actual characters and events cradle to grave is based on 5 live radio presenter danny bakers book going to sea in a sieve. Danny baker and john henshaw spotted on set of cradle to. The show is based on going to sea in a sieve, the first volume of baker s autobiography, and also the text in the followup book going to. The treehouse is danny s twiceweekly podcast, helping to tip the internet on its ear. With his trademark exuberance, he recalls the years which included six years involvement in the massive tv hit tfi friday. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading going to sea in a sieve. The first series, which consisted of eight episodes began airing on 3 september 2015. Although it will please everyone, it will particularly appeal to anyone who lived through the 80s as it will allow you to relive your fondest memories. Danny baker is an english comedy writer, journalist, radio dj and screenwriter. The early life of danny baker to be turned into a bbc. Squeeze album cradle to the grave to soundtrack new. Sep 24, 2017 tv legend danny baker launched cradle to the grave in 2015 credit. Fred spud baker is a proud south london docker with.
Danny baker, the creator of the script and sandy johnson, the director of cradle to grave turned out to be quite successful in this genre. Aug 12, 2015 squeeze album cradle to the grave to soundtrack new danny baker tv series by live4ever posted on 12 aug 2015 at 9. Sep 24, 2017 cradle to grave is returning for a second series in december, writer danny baker has announced. Sitcom about the ups and downs of the baker family, set in the 1970s. Mar 07, 2015 in cradle to grave, 15yearold danny baker is the guide through the ups and downs of life with the family. Tilbrook initially contacted baker after reading his book with a view to working on a musical. Danny baker born 22 june 1957 is an english comedy writer, journalist, radio dj and screenwriter. Baker was born on the crossfields estate in deptford and then lived in silwood estate se16, going to rotherhithe primary school and then west greenwich secondary boys school.
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