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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

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Pauline Harris

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The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 4

Episode 2

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Darleen wants a baby, and Jamie is shocked when he thinks she has stolen one.

Darleen wants a baby, and Jamie is shocked when he thinks she has stolen one. He is not too pleased when he discovers the truth either.

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles - Series 4 - 2/5
by Esther Wilson
Award winning Drama Series about a young couple with learning disabilities, starring Donna Lavin and Edmund Davies, actors with learning disabilities. Darleen wants a baby and Jamie is shocked when he thinks she's stolen one. He's not too pleased when he discovers the truth either.

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

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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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