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 4

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 10

Episode 4

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Delightful drama series about young parents with learning disabilities.

When Darleen's daughter Frankie continues to hate school, Darleen decides to take a new course of action.

Darleen's tried just about everything to make life at school better for Frankie, but nothing's worked, until now.  It involves a lot of fun for mum and daughter, even if it means lying to Jamie.

Starring Donna Lavin and Edmund Davies, actors with learning disabilities.

Darleen  - Donna Lavin
Jamie - Edmund Davies
Frankie - Beatrix Baxter
Treena - Lorraine Ashbourne
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.

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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