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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.
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 |
Broadcasts
- Mon 2 Nov 2020 21:00Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Sat 7 Nov 2020 21:10Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two Wales HD & Wales only
- Tue 10 Sep 2024 23:05Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Mon 9 Jun 2025 23:00