The Recovery Rooms | TV Series

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The Recovery Rooms | Series One (6 episodes)

A Squid Shack Studios Production
Created by Sean Butler
Developed & Produced by Syd Heather & Dan Eycott

Overview:
6 x 60 minutes
Multi-camera docudrama television and streaming series blurring fact and fiction that follows a circle of people from all walks of life navigating a 10-step programme - to deal with addiction and prioritise recovery - sharing success and setbacks as they fight to stay clean and sober, together.

Episode 1 - Dan’s Story
Dan shares how anger and grief drove him to addiction and how finding the recovery programme gave him purpose. The group opens up about hope, relapse and what it means to stay on the path of recovery together.

Episode 2 - Ray’s Story
Ray shares how harmless fun became a hidden obsession. His story sparks raw confessions about secrets, shame and rebuilding trust.

Episode 3 - Hollie’s Story
Hollie recounts the chaos of addiction. Her honesty about relapse and self-worth opens up the room to speak about guilt and second chances.

Episode 4 - Micky’s Story
Micky talks about his years with drugs and the moment he realised he didn't want to die. The group to talk about letting go of old habits.

Episode 5 - Dave’s Story
Dave reflects on a lifetime of functional alcoholism hidden behind a career and family. The group explores the fear of starting over.

Episode 6 - John’s Story
John opens up about decades lost to alcohol and broken relationships. The group finds common ground in his struggles.

STARRING

LUCKY - Sean Butler (Episodes 1-6)
HOLLIE - Hollie Woolford (Episodes 1-6)
MICKY - Cyril Sheannon (Episodes 1-6)
JOHN - Gary Blackwell (Episodes 1-6)
BURT - Airs Beha (Episodes 2, 4-6)
MACK - Kevin McWalter (Episodes 2, 4-6)
DAVE - Christopher Allen (Episodes 2, 4-6)
RAY - Christopher Fallon (Episodes 2,4-6)
DAN - Dan Rudgley (Episodes 1, 3)
DARCY - Kelly Chawner (Episodes 1, 3)
ALICE - Olivia Mills (Episodes 1, 3)
JAY - Colin Frost (Episodes 1, 3)

Created by
Sean Butler

Produced & Developed by
Syd Heather & Dan Eycott

Directed by
Syd Heather

Director of Photography
Petar Velchev (Episodes 2, 4-6)
Chris Wade (Episodes 1, 3)

Camera & Lighting Operators
Dan Eycott (Episodes 1-6)
Petar Velchev (Episodes 2, 4-6)
Kevin Paul Lawrence (Episodes 2, 4-6)
Chris Wade (Episodes 1, 3)
Syd Heather (Episodes 1, 3)

Vision Mixer
Petar Velchev

Editor
Dan Eycott

Production & Post Production Sound
Mark Cheffins

Sound Assistant
Simon Clark

1st Assistant Director
Katherine Shannon

Production Driver
Chris Eycott

Special Thanks
Richard Greeby

A Squid Shack Studios Production.
Filmed on location in Canterbury.