Tooting resident has adapted Jacqueline Wilson's book Little Darlings for TV

Tooting resident and writer Johnny Wright has adapted Jacqueline Wilson's book 'Little Darlings' for TV.

Wright was joined by fellow writer Nathan Bryon to write the live-action, comedy drama mini-series.

The show will star chart-topping artists Lemar and Jamelia with original music from the former.

'Little Darlings' is a four-part mini series about 11-year-old Destiny who longs to meet her dad, rock star Danny Kilman (Lemar) but he doesn't know she exists.

Destiny lives in a flat in Birmingham with her mum Kate (Jamelia), who agrees it's time to meet her dad.

Johnny spoke to Tooting Newsie and said: "It was also fantastic to have one of my best friends, Ian Aryeh, direct – he did a fantastic job. It was amazing to work with all the great talent involved and it was refreshing that the show was diverse both in front and behind the camera; long may this continue."

'Little Darlings' will be available from February, 11 on Sky Kids and streaming service NOW and will be available on-demand for customers across the UK and ROI.

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