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The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 1-10

A BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Drama

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The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 1-10

Written by: Esther Wilson
Narrated by: Donna Lavin, Edmund Davies, full cast
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All 10 series of the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 sitcom.

This rom-com with a difference follows the challenges and aspirations of Darleen Fyles and her partner, Jamie, a young couple with learning disabilities. Over the course of 50 episodes, they struggle with the problems and frustrations of everyday life, overcome prejudice and bullying, and forge a stable relationship.

High-spirited and determined, Darleen refuses to let obstacles stand in her way. She and Jamie have more than their fair share of setbacks, including financial crises, difficulties with sex, health worries and a serious row about living arrangements, but their love for each other endures.

Donna Lavin and Edmund Davies, who have learning disabilities themselves, star as Darleen and Jamie, and the supporting cast includes Denise Welch, Rob Pickavance and Olwen May. We are also introduced to 17-year-old Alex Huntesmith, who plays himself, and whose parents both have learning disabilities. Through him and his real mum, Jill, a mother of four, we are given an insight into their extraordinary real-life family.

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles was shortlisted for a BBC Audio Drama Award and transferred to BBC TV as part of Jimmy McGovern's Moving On strand. Based on true stories and created in part through improvisation, this tough feelgood series is at once humorous, heartfelt and poignant.

Written by Esther Wilson

Produced and directed by Pauline Harris

Cast

Darleen - Donna Lavin

Jamie - Edmund Davies

Treena - Siobhan Finneran/Lorraine Ashbourne/Lesley Nicol/Denise Welch/Sally Lindsay

Tony - Rob Pickavance/Roger Morlidge

Fran - Olwen May

Colin - Lee Boardman

Chelsea - Vicky Binns

Becca - Victoria Connett

Sarah - Deborah McAndrew

Nick - Greg Wood

Leonard - Steve Evets

Ben - Wyllie Longmore

Marie - Emma Hartley-Miller

Bob - Stephen Chapman/Carl Cockram/Andrew Dunn

Vicar/Kenny - Declan Wilson

Marie - Emma Hartley Miller

Bob/Jeweller - Stephen Chapman

Stacey - Niamh Clarke/Olivia Cosgrove/Ashley Ogden/Millie Rose Kinsey

Elsa -Judith Barker

Pat - Janice McKenzie

Jay - Andrew Schofield

Mohammad - Sushil Chudasama/Peter Singh

Woman in street/Girl on bus - Hollie-Jay Bowes

Alex Huntesmith - Himself

Jill Huntesmith - Herself

Romana/Doctor/Jill/Josie/Ann/Midwife/Teacher - Ruth Worth

Tony - Roger Morlidge

Scott - Byron Konizi

Jilly - Ruth Piggott

Ged - Neil Bell

Chemba - Dan Poyser

Job centre advisor - Barnaby Gordon

David/Doctor/Shop assistant - John Catterall

Sal - Eileen O'Brien

Karen - Kate Coogan

Doctor Stevens - Ben Worth

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"A warm, menacing, funny must-listen." (Guardian)

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