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The Children Act

As her marriage to Jack founders because of her dedication to her job, High Court judge Fiona Maye is given the case of a 17-year-old Jehovah's Witness who refuses to undergo a blood transfusion for leukaemia that could save his life. Her decision is to have a profound impact on both of their lives.

1 hour, 37 minutes

On TV

Today 23:00
BBC Two

Credits

Writer Ian McEwan
Kevin Henry Ben Chaplin
Mark Berner Anthony Calf
Adam Fionn Whitehead
Fiona Maye Emma Thompson
Amadia Kalu QC Nikki Amuka-Bird
Jack Stanley Tucci
Nigel Pauling Jason Watkins
Director Richard Eyre
Professor Rodney Carter Nicholas Jones

Broadcasts

  • Mon 2 Nov 2020 21:00
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
  • Sat 7 Nov 2020 21:10
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
  • Tue 10 Sep 2024 23:05
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Today 23:00
    BBC Two

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