The Children

The Children

Limited Series 2008 · 3 eps · ★ 7.2 · Drama

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An eight-year-old girl is found murdered on the patio of her home. Any one of the adults who care for her could have killed her, but which one?

Directed by David Evans · Written by Lucy Gannon

Network: ITV1

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