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The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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By Esther Wilson. A week in the life of Darleen Fyles, a young woman with learning disabilities. Created in part through improvisation and interaction with Donna Lavin, who plays Darleen, and inspired by true stories.

Darleen wants to live with her boyfriend Jamie, but faces strong resistance. She starts a new work placement scheme in a supermarket, and new so-called friends play a trick on her.

Darleen ...... Donna Lavin
Jamie ...... Edmund Davies
Treena ...... Siobhan Finneran
Tony ...... Rob Pickavance
Chelsea ...... Vicky Binns
Becca ...... Victoria Connett
Sarah ...... Deborah McAndrew

Directed by Pauline Harris. Show less

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