
Charlie Says
Drama
Overview
A young boy's lie cuts through the calm of a family holiday and leaves a trail in it's wake that threatens to grow into something more dangerous as dusk approaches.
Top Cast
Conner Chapman
Conner Chapman
Charlie
Conner Chapman
Charlie


Gary Cargill
Gary Cargill
Rich
Gary Cargill
Rich


Christine Bottomley
Christine Bottomley
Liz
Christine Bottomley
Liz
David Doyle
David Doyle
Nigel
David Doyle
Nigel


Stacha Hicks
Stacha Hicks
Elaine
Stacha Hicks
Elaine


Gordon Peaston
Gordon Peaston
Peter
Gordon Peaston
Peter


Sanchia McCormack
Sanchia McCormack
Joanne
Sanchia McCormack
Joanne


Sam Gittins
Sam Gittins
Sam
Sam Gittins
Sam


Jake Davies
Jake Davies
Dan
Jake Davies
Dan


Elliott Tittensor
Elliott Tittensor
Luke
Elliott Tittensor
Luke
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