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Fledgling

Contemporary drama. On the face of it, Jo has a perfect family. But beneath the surface, she feels boring and invisible. That is, until she accidentally shoplifts.

Jo is happily married to policeman Steve, with two young children - on the face of it, the perfect family. But Steve is always distracted by his exciting job, and the kids are busy at school and no longer need Jo 24/7, leaving her with the housework and the weekly shop. Beneath the surface, Jo feels boring and invisible. That is, until she accidentally shoplifts.

Initially horrified, the fear of being caught gives her a rush that she hasn't felt in a long time. Over a few months, she gradually increases the amount (and value) of her shoplifting, developing a range of tricks to avoid detection until - inevitably - she is caught.

Taken to a police station, it all suddenly becomes horribly real: she is a criminal, and treated as such. Terrified that Steve will find out, Jo spends a long day in custody before being eventually released with a fine. Out of his mind with worry at her disappearance, Steve is relieved to have her back and willingly accepts the lie she tells him.

Jo delights in her newly attentive husband, and their marriage seems to be back on track - but how long will Jo be able to hide her secret?

44 minutes

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Mon 17 Nov 2014 14:15

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  • Moya

    Lightening

  • Moya

    My Alibi

  • Rizzle Kicks

    Lost Generation

  • Aydio

    Deltitnu

  • Moya

    Technicolour

Music from the programme

Most of the music from the programme is especially composed by Steve Wright.
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Credits

Role Contributor
Jo Natalie Gumede
Steve Ray Fearon
Cashier Kitty Simpson
Gary Sollers Danny Ryder
Sgt David O'Connor Ian Blower
Sgt Liam Smith Chris Brailsford
Andy Gibson Chris Grahamson
Window Cleaner Chris Darwin
Custody Assistant Karen Appleton
Alcoholic Woman Sylvie Gatrill
Woman in Playground Sian Pohill Thomas
Finn Cemahl Tamumo-Mullin
Niamh Dina Graham
Executive Producer Colin McKeown
Producer Donna Molloy
Director Noreen Kershaw
Writer Shaun Duggan

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