The town of Bickenhole is pissed - and for once, it’s not alcohol induced. ‘Floozie with the newsie’ Lucy Nossett drops the bombshell that Rosie (Claudia Grier) and Neil (Curtis Ledsham) are public enemy number one and two for trying to help ‘Dave’ on air. This backlash spurns Bickenhole Radio General Manager Declan Eaveson (Allan Lear) to act in the only way he knows how and delivers a startling ultimatum.

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

Disclaimer: Contains very strong language and themes of an adult nature from the outset.

***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 writers 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. Alternatively, reach out to us directly. Contact us through social media, and get involved with the hashtag #wearealldave to share your story. Thank you listening.

‘Fifty Shades Of Dave’ was written and produced by David Lee. Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved. Opening theme ‘The Man With The Heart Of Stone’ written and produced by Curtis Ledsham, Tom Sturgess and David Lee is available to stream now on all major outlets. Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved. Additional Music recorded and produced by Curtis Ledsham. Copyright 2019, All Rights Reserved. Recorded at Material Studios, Liverpool and made possible with help from The Martin Gallier Project and Involve Northwest.

Many thanks to series editor, Elizabeth Pascoe and additional video animation by Ashley Tyler. Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.
Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com.