Series synopsis
The Children is a British drama television series that premiered on ITV1 on September 1, 2008. It ended on September 15, 2008. It stars Lesley Sharp, Kevin Whately, Geraldine Somerville and Kate Ashfield.
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?
Premise
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?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lesley Sharp as Anne
- Kevin Whately as Cameron
- Geraldine Somerville as Sue
- Kate Ashfield as Natasha
- Ian Puleston-Davies as Paul
- Owen Teale as Peter
- Freddie Boath as Jack
- Anna Madeley as Polly
Supporting cast
- Sarah Flind as School Receptionist
- Sinead Michael as Emily
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | September 1, 2008 | September 15, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Tense three-part drama starring Kevin Whately and Lesley Sharp. When the body of an eight-year-old girl is discovered in a garden, the chain of events leading up to her death begin to emerge. Six months earlier, and three couples embark on exciting new relationships, blissfully unaware of the tragic consequences. |
September 1, 2008 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The police investigate Emily's death, while flashbacks show how her behaviour grew ever more erratic in the time leading up to her murder. A series of revelations about the eight-year-old girl reveal how she drove her family to despair by abducting her baby sister and making thinly veiled accusations of abuse against step brother Jack. |
September 8, 2008 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Emily's accusations against Jack threaten to tear Cameron and Sue's relationship apart as they argue over how to deal with the teenager, who in turn falls into Mary's arms. Cameron eventually turns to Polly for a sympathetic ear, while Anne decides to book a holiday to escape her problems. |
September 15, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 1, 2008 |
| Last aired | September 15, 2008 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |