Danny Baker's life to become BBC drama series.

[Nibble]

My mates wife, Lucy Speed-Hayler is playing the mum in this. She used to be in EastEnders and The Bill, both of which were utter tramp so she's done right getting on this.

 

[227 BHA]

Bounce.

On tomorrow 9pm BBC2.

So what's it called? Listing has it as "Boy meets Girl" on at 9pm bbc2 tomorrow yet at the start of this thread it said it is called "cradle to grave"
And no mention in the listing for boy meets girl that it has anything to do with Danny baker or Peter Kay?

 

[gjh1971]

So what's it called? Listing has it as "Boy meets Girl" on at 9pm bbc2 tomorrow yet at the start of this thread it said it is called "cradle to grave"
And no mention in the listing for boy meets girl that it has anything to do with Danny baker or Peter Kay?

My TV guide has Cradle To Grave at 9pm and Boy meets girl at 9.30pm

 

[simon swagbag]

Thanks for the heads up on this.
Seen no mention of it on TV.
Enjoyed his book immensely.

 

[227 BHA]

My TV guide has Cradle To Grave at 9pm and Boy meets girl at 9.30pm

Thanks, listing I looked at was wrong. Just checked the sky planner and found it

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Not sure that Danny Baker's life story warrants becoming a major (or even a minor) BBC drama to be honest, any more than Lenny Henry's does

 

[FamilyGuy]

Not sure that Danny Baker's life story warrants becoming a major (or even a minor) BBC drama to be honest, any more than Lenny Henry's does

It's based on his very successful - and highly recommended - autobiography, so based on the sales of the book I guess the BBC disagree with you =0)

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

It's based on his very successful - and highly recommended - autobiography, so based on the sales of the book I guess the BBC disagree with you =0)

Fair enough. He's still not done very much to speak of tho eh, in the grand scheme of things. BBC will do anything on the cheap nowadays

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Fair enough. He's still not done very much to speak of tho eh, in the grand scheme of things

As with Lenny Henry - it is not so much about the person as the period. And it is all a long time ago now.

 

[DIFFBROOK]

Exactly.

I'm not a fan of Lenny Henry, but reflecting on the 1970s was illuminating.

As with Lenny Henry - it is not so much about the person as the period. And it is all a long time ago now.

 

[Wilko]

Not sure that Danny Baker's life story warrants becoming a major (or even a minor) BBC drama to be honest, any more than Lenny Henry's does

Read the books and you will change your mind! Amazing life full of fortune and random encounters.

 

[Stat Brother]

Not sure that Danny Baker's life story warrants becoming a major (or even a minor) BBC drama to be honest, any more than Lenny Henry's does

Shirley a good story well told is just that, irrespective of the source.

I'm certainly looking forward to this.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Yup, thumbs up from me. Top books, enjoyed Part 1 on TV.

 

[Brightonfan1983]

Fair enough. He's still not done very much to speak of tho eh, in the grand scheme of things. BBC will do anything on the cheap nowadays

 

[BN9 BHA]

Really enjoyed the first part this evening, very funny.

 

[Poppett63]

If you liked the book, you will love this. Some very funny moments and some nostalgia. It's now on BBC iPlayer

 

[W.C.]

Lovely stuff

 

[Garry Nelson's teacher]

Yes agree - very nicely observed and rather sweet. The scene in the theatre alone was worth tuning in for (you'll know what I mean if/when you see it). And the whole thing is especially good if you are from roughly the same era as Danny Baker. Recommended - the 30 minutes went very quickly.

 

[W.C.]

Yes agree - very nicely observed and rather sweet. The scene in the theatre alone was worth tuning in for (you'll know what I mean if/when you see it). And the whole thing is especially good if you are from roughly the same era as Danny Baker. Recommended - the 30 minutes went very quickly.

Did that actually happen? I mean, in the book? I've read it, not that long ago either, but I don't remember.

 

[Man of Harveys]

Did that actually happen? I mean, in the book? I've read it, not that long ago either, but I don't remember.

Yes it did, it's in the book.

Having loved the books and being such a big Baker-phile I was pretty nervous this could turn out a mess but it was fantastic. I'm not a big fan of Peter Kay but I LOLd and ROFLd pretty much every time he opened his mouth. Baker's dad is a fascinating, huge character.