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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

Last on

Mon 9 Jun 202523:00
BBC Two

Credits

WriterIan McEwan
Kevin HenryBen Chaplin
Mark BernerAnthony Calf
AdamFionn Whitehead
Fiona MayeEmma Thompson
Amadia Kalu QCNikki Amuka-Bird
JackStanley Tucci
Nigel PaulingJason Watkins
DirectorRichard Eyre
Professor Rodney CarterNicholas Jones

Broadcasts

  • Mon 2 Nov 202021:00
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
  • Sat 7 Nov 202021:10
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
  • Tue 10 Sep 202423:05
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Mon 9 Jun 202523:00
    BBC Two