
The Big Wheel
Poignant drama exploring emotional issues which children can relate to and learn from. The story looks at the impact of a family breakdown.
Poignant drama exploring emotional issues which children can relate to, learn from and enjoy. In the UK, Nicky is out Christmas shopping with her mum. But she is more interested in watching a phone video of when she was on the big wheel with both mum and dad - when her parents were still together. When she hears that she will not see her dad, she runs out of the market with her friend Omar. Before long she is lost and alone in the city. As night falls, she uses the big wheel as a guide, and starts to realise she needs her mum as much as she needs her dad.
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The impact of family breakdown on a young girl (drama)
Duration: 14:24
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The impact of family breakdown on a young girl (drama)
Duration: 14:24
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Life Stories - Promo
Duration: 00:21
Broadcasts
- Tue 15 May 201205:00
- Fri 21 Sep 201204:15
- Fri 28 Sep 201204:45
- Wed 5 Dec 201204:45
- Fri 21 Dec 201205:10
- Fri 3 May 201305:10
- Fri 7 Jun 201305:30
- Thu 19 Sep 201305:45
- Wed 11 Dec 201304:30
- Fri 21 Mar 201405:40
- Thu 27 Mar 201405:15
- Fri 11 Jul 201405:30
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