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Sitcom by Gareth Gwynn and Benjamin Partridge about a fraudster dad on parole.

Sitcom by Gareth Gwynn and Benjamin Partridge about a fraudster dad who is released on parole and cons his way in to living with his son.

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Elis James

Katy Wix

Steve Speirs

Gemma Whelan

Oliver Maltman

Vivienne Acheampong

Jason Forbes

Gareth Gwynn

Benjamin Partridge

Victoria Lloyd

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Sitcom pilot about a fraudster dad on parole. Stars Elis James, Steve Speirs and Katy Wix.

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 BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2017.

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