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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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15 Minute Drama: The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 4

Peter Singh

Lorraine Ashbourne

Hollie-Jay Bowes

Pauline Harris

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 4: Episode 1

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 4

Episode 1

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Darleen wants a baby. Almost everybody is against the idea, including her partner Jamie.

Darleen wants a baby. Just about everybody is against the idea, including her partner Jamie.

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles - Series 4 - Ep1/5
by Esther Wilson
Return of award winning 15' drama series about a young married couple with learning disabilities, starring Donna Lavin and Edmund Davies, actors with learning disabilities. Based on true stories and created in part through improvisation, this comic and heartfelt series explores the possibility of the couple having a baby. Just about everybody is against the idea, including Darleen's partner Jamie.

Produced and directed by Pauline Harris
FURTHER INFO - NB: Using a mixture of fact and fiction, Darleen meets Alex Huntesmith during the series who plays himself; a 17 year old young man studying for his A Levels in Politics, History and Economics, and hoping to go to Oxford, and whose parents both have learning disabilities. The series also features Alex's real mum, Jill, mother of four, and we get an insight into this extraordinary real family.

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

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

Comic and touching drama series about a young woman with learning disabilities

By Esther Wilson. Comic and touching drama series about a young woman with learning disabilities

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