Drama. When Sylvie Jackson covers for a colleague at work, she makes a decision that results in a terrifying situation and leads her into unfamiliar territory. Show more
Drama series. Hardworking, loving father Kenny is in the dock after becoming involved in a violent crime against his better judgment. Will the jury find him guilty? Show more
Darleen auditions for the musical. And after his diagnosis of breast cancer, Jamie wants to visit his dad. Show more
Darleen pursues a life-long dream of starring in a musical, but something is upsetting Jamie and it is not her singing. Show more
Darleen is preparing to audition for a musical, but Jamie is worried that he is seriously ill. Show more
Darleen decides to take part in a fun run, but hates running. And Jamie and she get the results of his breast biopsy. Show more
Comic and touching drama series about a young married couple with learning disabilities. It's the day of Jamie's operation and Darleen's fun run. With Donna Lavin and Edmund Davies. Show more
Sonnets in the City
Episode 3: After Sunset Fades
15 minutes
Esther Wilson's drama in response to Shakespeare's Sonnet No 73. At night in Manchester a girl plans to end her life, though an old lady has other ideas. Reader: Maxine Peake. Show more
Drama series. A former homeless addict turns her life around and volunteers at the local shelter in an attempt to 'give back' and reconcile with her family.
Tony Teardrop
Episode 1
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Based on true stories, this is a biting and humorous play about homeless people. Roz is a drug addict with four adult children. She meets Tony Teardrop, and a friendship develops. Show more
Five short dramas taking place in the city from sunset to sunrise, in response to a selection of Shakespeare's sonnets. Show more
Award-winning drama of a couple with learning disabilities, who now have a baby girl. A crises strikes when the baby is admitted to hospital. Show more
Award-winning humorous and poignant drama about a couple with learning disabilities, who now have a baby girl. Darleen's ever-increasing fears about holding the baby escalate. Show more
Award-winning humorous and poignant drama about a couple with learning disabilities, who now have a baby girl. Darleen's mum Treena has noticed Darleen's fear of holding her baby. Show more
Award winning drama following unique life of a young married couple with learning disabilities. Darleen and Jamie now have a baby girl; life will never be the same again. Show more
Award-winning drama of a couple with learning disabilities, who now have a baby girl. But Darleen's ever-increasing fears escalate when they bath the baby for the first time. Show more
Friday Drama
The Heroic Pursuits of Darleen Fyles
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Esther Wilson's drama is inspired by a true story. Darleen is a young woman with learning difficulties who occasionally sets fire to things. Show more
Tony Teardrop
Episode 2
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
This second drama continues to follow homeless couple Tony and Roz and their families. Inspired by true stories taken from the homeless people of Manchester. Show more
Darleen wants to move to a village created solely for adults with learning disabilities, against Jamie's wishes. Show more
Darleen moves to a village catering for learning disabled adults, and her mum Treena moves in with Jamie. Show more