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The Whole Story

Episode 1 of 4

Drama series. Joe is upset to learn that his mum and her horrible boyfriend Dean are going on holiday to Spain for a week, leaving Joe behind on his own.

Thirteen-year-old Joe is upset to learn that his mum and her horrible boyfriend Dean are going on holiday to Spain, leaving Joe behind on his own. Dean warns Joe not to tell anyone, or the authorities will find out and take Joe into care.

Abandoned with just 20 pounds, Joe plays X-Box all night, makes a surprise friend in Asha (who's run away from home to move in with her grandad next door), and discovers a sealed bag lodged in the lavatory cistern containing £20,000!

A week goes by and his mum hasn't returned. Instead, a threatening stranger (known as the Watcher) is calling the flat saying he wants the £20,000!

1 hour, 15 minutes

Music Played

  • Scouting for Girls

    I Need A Holiday

  • Scouting for Girls

    I Need A Holiday

  • Blur

    Song 2

  • Dizzee Rascal

    Bonkers

  • Dizzee Rascal & Armand van Helden

    Bonkers

Credits

Role Contributor
Joe Daniel Frogson
Asha Liani Samuel
Dean Joe Sims
Joe's Mum Kellie Shirley
Grandad (Otis) Vas Blackwood
The Watcher Tom Godwin
Kosmy Orli Shuka
Miss Granger Erin Shanagher
Petty Fletcher Harrison Slater
Mrs Kapoor Sacharissa Claxton
Asha's Mum Andrea Hall
Ticket Clerk Mark Asante
Mr Wallis Joff Manning
Nan Julie Edmett
Shopkeeper Nish Nathwani
Spy Johanna Theo
Spy Antti Hakala
Additional Voices Alistair McGowan
Writer Guy Burt
Producer Nadine Marsh-Edwards
Director Beryl Richards
Executive Producer Steven Andrew

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