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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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Woman's Hour Drama: The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 2

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 2: Episode 4

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 2

Episode 4

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Jamie faces a dilemma - the bailiffs are coming round and he's been robbed.

Darleen's fiance Jamie is in a real dilemma - the bailiffs are coming round and he discovers he's been robbed.

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by Esther Wilson

Darleen's fiance Jamie is in a real dilemma - the bailiffs are coming round, and he discovers he's been robbed.

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 Fyles....... Donna Lavin
Jamie ...... Edmund Davies
Treena ..... Lorraine Ashbourne
Ben ...... Wyllie Longmore
Marie ..... Emma Hartley-Miller
Kenny ..... Declan Wilson
Produced and Directed by Pauline Harris

Marriage, driving lessons, the pitfalls of sheltered housing and benefits are all on the agenda in series 2. Created in part through improvisation and inspired by true stories.

Darleen Fyles was recently made into a television drama as part of Jimmy McGovern's Moving On series broadcast 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

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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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