Children in Need: D for Dexter (Omnibus)

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Omnibus editions of Amanda Whittington's heartwarming tales, starring Sydney Wade.

Omnibus editions of Amanda Whittington's heart-breaking, heart-warming story of Skye and Dexter - one of the highlights of the BBC Children in Need Appeal on Radio 4.

D for Dexter (Omnibus): Series 1

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11-year-old Skye is left to look after her little brother Dexter. How will she cope?

More and more, 11-year-old Skye is left to look after her little brother Dexter. How will she cope? Stars Sydney Wade.

Skye is 11 years old and she lives with her brother Dexter, who's two and a half. And Spider the cat, and their Mum. But they're both usually out.

Skye looks after Dexter and plays with him. He likes it best when she plays her guitar, an electric guitar she found under a heap of clothes in her mum's bedroom. The bailiffs didn't take it even when they came back for the telly.

Skye's never had any lessons: she doesn't need them. But the new neighbours don't agree.

A heart-breakingly brave, funny and beautiful story by Amanda Whittington. 

The serial was inspired by collaboration with Home-Start UK, a national charity offering support to families struggling to cope, who receive funding for specific projects from BBC Children in Need.

Omnibus of five parts.  

Skye...Sydney Wade
Dexter...Elsa Rodgers
Jak...Una McNulty
Evan...Samuel Holland
Alice...Jane Thornton
Mags...Sarah Parks
Lin...Martha Godber

Guitarist: Pip Moore

The first of 7 series by Amanda Whittington.

Director: Mary Ward-Lowery

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2014.

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