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Sparks fly when Treena finds out inadvertently that daughter Darleen is pregnant.

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles (Series 8) ep2/5
by Esther Wilson
Return of award winning drama series, both funny and moving exploration of the challenges and aspirations of a young couple with learning disabilities. Sparks fly when Treena finds out inadvertently that daughter Darleen is pregnant. Created in part through improvisation and inspired by true stories.

Produced and directed by Pauline Harris

Further info:- The leading actors Donna Lavin and Edmund Davies both have learning disabilities. A one off version was created for television, starring Donna and Ed, and also Anne Reid, in an episode of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One's Moving On, exec produced by Jimmy McGovern. Both actors have also starred together as a couple in Casualty, and Donna has starred in episodes of Doctors and Holby City, and appeared in The Dumping Ground for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One.

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15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Darleen Fyles Donna Lavin
Jamie Cooke Edmund Davies
Treena Denise Welch
Bob Andrew Dunn
Sal Eileen O'Brien
Director Pauline Harris
Producer Pauline Harris
Writer Esther Wilson

Broadcasts

  • Tue 1 Nov 2016 10:45
  • Tue 1 Nov 2016 19:45