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4 Extra Debut. Fourteen-year-old Holly can't believe her luck when she is asked out by 20-year-old Jay, but her friend Leah is unhappy. Drama about child sexual exploitation.
D.L.Weller's powerful drama about child sexual exploitation and grooming.
Fourteen year old Holly can't believe her luck when she is asked out by twenty year old Jay; so why is her best friend Leah not happy for her and why can't her parents just leave her alone?
D.L. Weller has done extensive research with victims and their families and professionals working in child protection and safeguarding. Holding On To You, although fictional, is informed and inspired by these interviews. It explores a problem thought to affect tens of thousands of children, of all backgrounds, yet that still remains largely hidden and apparently unaddressed in many regions.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Holly | Dolly-Rose Campbell |
| Leah | Aimee Kelly |
| Jo | Christine Bottomley |
| Chris | Graeme Hawley |
| Jay | Henry Devas |
| Director | Nadia Molinari |
| Writer | DL Weller |
| Producer | Nadia Molinari |
Broadcasts
Mon 11 Nov 201310:45BBC Radio 4- Mon 11 Nov 201319:45BBC Radio 4
- Mon 23 Feb 201514:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 24 Feb 201500:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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