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: The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 10: Episode 5

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 10

Episode 5

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Award-winning drama series about young parents with learning disabilities.

Things come to a head when Darleen and Jamie discover the truth about the bite marks found on daughter Frankie's arm.  A trip to the local swimming baths is a hoot and an antidote.

The family face their fears in more ways than one; Jamie, whose terrified of water,  daring to get into a swimming pool for starters.

Darleen - Donna Lavin
Jamie - Edmund Davies
Frankie - Beatrix Baxter
Stacy - Millie Kinsey
Treena - Lorraine Ashbourne

Written by Esther Wilson
Produced and directed by Pauline Harris

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 10

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 married couple with learning disabilities.

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

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