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Desperados is a British children's drama series, created and written for CBBC by Paul Smith in 2007, which depicts a wheelchair basketball team. The focus is on the journey of former footballer Charlie who, following a disabling accident on the pitch caused by his friend and team-mate Aidan, finds new meaning and purpose in his life when he joins a team called the Desperados.
Original Release
01/31/2007
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| David Proud | Charlie Johnson / Charlie |
| Ade Adepitan | Baggy Awolowo / Baggy Awolu |
| Richard Sargent | Sam Barclay |
| Zoe Giannasi | Shelley Mullins |
| Sarah Kelly | Vicky Bird |
| Cole Edwards | Aidan Robinson / Aidan |
| Reece Pantry | Kyle Malone |
| Ben Warren | Adam Stockton |
| Duane Henry | Jake Malone |
| Jonathan Guy Lewis | Alan Johnson |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode #1.1 | Wednesday, 31 January 2007 |
| 2 | Episode #1.2 | Wednesday, 07 February 2007 |
| 3 | Episode #1.3 | Wednesday, 14 February 2007 |
| 4 | Episode #1.4 | |
| 5 | Episode #1.5 | Wednesday, 28 February 2007 |
| 6 | Episode #1.6 | Wednesday, 07 March 2007 |
| 7 | Episode #1.7 | Wednesday, 14 March 2007 |
| 8 | Episode #1.8 | Wednesday, 28 March 2007 |
| 9 | Episode #1.9 | Thursday, 29 March 2007 |
| 10 | Episode #1.10 | Thursday, 29 March 2007 |
Directors
Writers
Paul Smith, Steve Turner, Trevor Lloyd
Creators
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| David Proud | Charlie Johnson / Charlie |
| Ade Adepitan | Baggy Awolowo / Baggy Awolu |
| Richard Sargent | Sam Barclay |
| Zoe Giannasi | Shelley Mullins |
| Sarah Kelly | Vicky Bird |
| Cole Edwards | Aidan Robinson / Aidan |
| Reece Pantry | Kyle Malone |
| Ben Warren | Adam Stockton |
| Duane Henry | Jake Malone |
| Jonathan Guy Lewis | Alan Johnson |
| Daren Elliott Holmes | Ray Bird |
| Laurie Williams | Gabby Ewing |
| Abi Eniola | Cheryl Malone |
| Ian Kelsey | Mr. Stockton |
| Nicola Alexis | Miss Evans |
| Rez Kempton | Dr. Aziz / Dr Aziz |
| Adam James | David Barclay |
| Naomi Allisstone | Fiona Barclay |
| Andrew McLay | Kevin O'Reilly |
| Lauren Hartley | Tamara |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jess Cleverly | Executive Producer |
| Ewan Marshall | Producer |
| Tony Morris | Producer |
