The Big Wheel

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Episode 2 of 2

Duration: 15 minutes

Poignant drama exploring emotional issues which children can relate to, learn from and enjoy. In the UK, Nicky is out Christmas shopping with her mum. But she is more interested in watching a phone video of when she was on the big wheel with both mum and dad - when her parents were still together. When she hears that she will not see her dad, she runs out of the market with her friend Omar. Before long she is lost and alone in the city. As night falls, she uses the big wheel as a guide, and starts to realise she needs her mum as much as she needs her dad.

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  • Photo: Nicky

    Photo: Nicky

    Nicky poses for a photo with sweets for eyes!

  • Photo: Omar

    Photo: Omar

    Omar poses for a funny photo with a jelly baby.

  • Photo: The Big Wheel

    Photo: The Big Wheel

    Nicky stands in front of a fairground big wheel.

  • Photo: Nicky in Manchester

    Photo: Nicky in Manchester

    Nicky feels lost in the streets.

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    Learning Zone Class Clips: PSHE

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