Set over just one week, the story follows protagonists Rosie (Claudia Grier) and Neil (Curtis Ledsham) hosts of the popular local Radio show ‘The Greenhouse’. All’s well until the show receives a tweet from a man who needs their help. A man who says he isn’t coping. A man named ‘Dave’. ‘Fifty Shades of Dave’ has been best described as a brutally honest, ‘warts and all’ exposé of the perception of male mental health in modern society; specifically, the north of England. It’s often brash and unashamed narrative unapologetically reflects actual life events of the writer and blends risqué, tongue in cheek humour with gut wrenching drama and heartbreak as told through the troubled character of ‘Dave’.

Nominated for 'best drama' at the 2020 UK International Radio Drama Festival.

Original programme and regular feature on the worlds first 'Podcast Radio'.

Cast: Fenella Fudge, Claudia Grier, Allan Lear, Curtis Ledsham, Nadya Lee, Richard Oliver, James Phillips, Michael Prosper, Hannah Thompson, Ashley Tyler and David Tyson as ‘Dave’.

Disclaimer: Contains very strong language and themes of an adult nature from the outset. Where there is truth in this episode, all identifying names, features and locations have been omitted or changed. A statement from the writer was released on 15th October 2019.

***TRIGGER WARNING*** Contains distressing scenes & disrespectful terminology surrounding male mental health, grief and suicide. This language has been purposefully used to portray conflicting attitudes and does not represent the writer's thoughts. If you’ve been affected by any issues raised in this episode or if you’re finding it hard to cope, please, don’t suffer in silence. We know how difficult it can be and how impossible it seems to open up and talk, but by doing so, you could find the help you need and it could save your life. Please research local advice hubs, community groups and NHS initiatives in your area that will listen, advise and support you through whatever you are going through.

‘Fifty Shades Of Dave’ was written and produced by D Lee. Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved. Theme ‘The Man With The Heart Of Stone’ Ledsham, C, Sturgess, T and Lee, D. Available to stream now on all major streaming platforms. Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved. Additional Music recorded and produced by Curtis Ledsham. Copyright 2019, All Rights Reserved.

Special thanks to series editor, Elizabeth Pascoe. Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com. Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com.

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