The Children

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The Children

2008- 2008

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.2(4 votes)

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Drama

Overview

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?

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10 members

Acting

Lesley Sharp

Anne

Acting

Kevin Whately

Cameron

Acting

Geraldine Somerville

Sue

Acting

Kate Ashfield

Natasha

Acting

Ian Puleston-Davies

Paul

Acting

Owen Teale

Peter

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Freddie Boath

Jack

Acting

Anna Madeley

Polly

Acting

Sarah Flind

School Receptionist

Acting

Sinead Michael

Emily

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