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The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles

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By Esther Wilson. A week in the life of a young woman with learning disabilities.

By Esther Wilson. A week in the life of Darleen Fyles, a young woman with learning disabilities

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The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 2

Episode 3

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Darleen is scared to return to her sheltered accommodation after her friend is attacked.

Darleen is scared to return to her flat in sheltered accommodation after her friend is attacked. She unexpectedly confides in her driving instructor.

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By Esther Wilson
Return of award-winning drama series; an illuminating and striking exploration of the challenges and aspirations in the unique life of a young woman with learning disabilities. A series that's both tough and feelgood.
Starring Donna Lavin and Edmund Davies; actors with learning disabilities.

Darleen is scared to return to her flat in sheltered accommodation after her friend was attacked. She unexpectedly confides in her driving instructor.

Darleen Fyles ...... Donna Lavin
Jamie ...... Edmund Davies
Treena ...... Lorraine Ashbourne
Ben ...... Wyllie Longmore
Marie ..... Emma Hartley Miller
Bob ...... Stephen Chapman
Stacy ..... Niamh Clarke
Produced/Directed by Pauline Harris

A version of Darleen Fyles was made into a television drama for Jimmy McGovern's Moving On Series broadcast recently on BBC One.

The series is the Play of the Week Podcast and you can download it through the Radio 4 website.

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 2

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Following the challenges and aspirations of a young woman with learning disabilities

By Esther Wilson. The challenges and aspirations of a young woman with learning disabilities

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