The Beginning
A sitcom about a fraudster dad who is released on parole and cons his way into living with his son. Stars Elis James. From 2017.
Career fraudster Bob has been away at Her Majesty's pleasure for the last 5 years. But he's just been released on licence with an Ankle Tag registered to his estranged son's address.
Gruff isn't happy about it, but Bob is a charming man who manages to persuade other people in Gruff's life that his heart is in the right place.
Pilot episode ahead of three series.
Elis James and Katy Wix star as new parents Gruff and Alice, whose lives are disrupted when Bob moves in.
Written by Gareth Gwynn and Benjamin Partridge.
Gruff ...... Elis James
Alice ...... Katy Wix
Bob ...... Steve Speirs
Linda ...... Gemma Whelan
David ...... Oliver Maltman
Pam ...... Vivienne Acheampong
Chris ...... Jason Forbes
Trevor ...... Jason Forbes
Producer: Victoria Lloyd
A 91热爆 Studios production for 91热爆 Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Gruff | Elis James |
| Alice | Katy Wix |
| Bob | Steve Speirs |
| Linda | Gemma Whelan |
| David | Oliver Maltman |
| Pam | Vivienne Acheampong |
| Chris | Jason Forbes |
| Trevor | Jason Forbes |
| Writer | Gareth Gwynn |
| Writer | Benjamin Partridge |
| Producer | Victoria Lloyd |
Broadcasts
- Wed 23 Aug 2017 18:3091热爆 Radio 4
Wed 30 Aug 2017 07:3091热爆 Radio 4 Extra- Wed 30 Aug 2017 17:3091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 30 Aug 2017 22:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 31 Aug 2017 05:3091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
Mon 1 Oct 2018 18:3091热爆 Radio Wales- Sat 6 Oct 2018 13:3091热爆 Radio Wales FM
- Sat 6 Oct 2018 13:3291热爆 Radio Wales Extra
- Thu 7 Oct 2021 07:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 7 Oct 2021 17:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 8 Oct 2021 05:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 4 Mar 2022 11:3091热爆 Radio 4
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Elis James and Gareth Gwynn chat to Cariad Lloyd about Ankle Tag and sitcom plot lines.
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