dustbin baby

Based on Jacqueline Wilson’s book, 14-year-old April sets on a journey to find out the truth about being abandoned as a baby by her mother.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Melanie Stokes and Anne Brogan

WRITER

Helen Blakeman

PRODUCER

Julia Ouston

DIRECTOR

Juliet May
 

CAST

Dakota Blue Richards (Skins, The Golden Compass)

Juliet Stevenson (Emma, Bend It Like Beckham, Mona Lisa Smile)

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EPISODE 

1 x 90' 

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RATINGS & AWARDS

• Won 2009 International Emmy in Children & Young People Category 

• Won Best Writer at 2009 British Academy Children's Awards

• Won Best TV Movie at 2010 KidScreen Awards

• Won Best Acting at 2010 KidScreen Awards

• Shortlisted for Best Drama and for Kids' Vote at 2009 British Academy Children's Awards

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