Children in Need: D for Dexter

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D for Dexter

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Drama series inspired by the work of Children in Need and based upon real life cases.

Drama series inspired by the work of the Children in Need charity and based upon real life cases. Written by Amanda Whittington in collaboration with charity organisations.

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Sydney Wade

Alfie Johnson

Una McNulty

Etta Fusi

Mary Ward-Lowery

Amanda Whittington

D for Dexter: Series 4: Episode 3

Episode 3

Series 4

BBC Radio 4 Extra - D for Dexter, Series 4, Episode 3

Last night Skye had a sort of sleepover. And a tattoo.

Last night Skye and Leanne had a sort of sleepover. And Skye's tattoo is still there. Stars Sydney Wade.

Last night Skye had a sort of sleepover, first time ever. With Leanne. 

She can't invite anyone home from school because of Jak's drinking, and no one ever asks her to theirs, so this is the next best thing. 

And the tattoo that Leanne did on her ankle is still there.

Amanda Whittington's heart-breakingly brave, funny and beautiful story exploring the issue of neglect.

Sydney Wade … Skye
Alfie Johnson … Dexter
Zoe Johnson … Shanice
Una McNulty … Jak
Etta Fusi … Leanne
Julie Riley … Mia
Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong … Mr Doshi
Octavia Bettis … Nasty Girl

Music by Smashing Pumpkins and Beyoncé, performed by Tom Constantine.

Director: Mary Ward-Lowery

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2017.

D for Dexter: Series 4

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Amanda Whittington 's poignant story exploring the issue of neglect.

Amanda Whittington's poignant story exploring the issue of neglect, developed with Footsteps 2000, an organisation that supports young people who are affected substance abuse.

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