Conviction was filmed at Salford Lads' Club which delighted Gleaves because of the building's connection to The Smiths.
Of this role, he said, "I've done quite a few cop shows and as much as I enjoy testosterone, shouting at villains and all that, I really fell in love with this.
"[4] In 2019, Gleaves played the title role in the 2019 revival of the classic CBBC series The Demon Headmaster.
[5] His theatre credits include: Originally from the Halliwell area of Bolton, Lancashire, England, Gleaves attended Sharples School from 1980 to 1985.
[1][14] After completing his schooling, his mother made him attend a play and this sparked his interest in acting.