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 10

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

Return of the award-winning drama series. Darleen and Jamie's little girl Frankie is starting school.

It's the first day of school for Frankie, and mum Darleen is very nervous. The family, including the cat, set off early but have some unexpected setbacks on the way.

This innovative and delightful drama is created in part through improvisation with the leading actors, Donna Lavin and Edmund Davies, who themselves have learning disabilities.

Darleen - Donna Lavin
Jamie - Edmund Davies
Frankie - Beatrix Baxter
Mrs. Goode - Jenny Platt

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.

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

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