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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 2025 23:00

Credits

Role Contributor
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

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