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Radio 4,13 Feb 2013,15 mins

SeriesThe Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 4

Episode 4

The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles

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The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles - Series 4 - ep 4/5 by Esther Wilson Award winning Drama series about a young couple with learning disabilities. Darleen wants a baby but is facing a lot of opposition. She has met Alex Huntesmith who plays himself in the drama. Alex is hoping to go to Oxford, and his parents have learning disabilities. He's brought a dvd of his real mum - Jill Huntesmith, who we hear speaking about her experience of having four children and who inspires Darleen to pursue her dream. But Darleen is shattered by the news of her mother's pregnancy. Produced and Directed by Pauline Harris.

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