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The Child in Time

What Is The Child In Time?

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The cast and creators of The Child In Time explore the heartbreaking story, adapted from Ian McEwan’s award-winning novel. The Child In Time airs Sunday, April 1st, 2018 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS.

Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The MASTERPIECE Trust, created to help ensure the series’ future.
Extras
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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Netanyahu faces Israeli voters in first election since Oct. 7 and Gaza war
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PBS News Hour
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Lula prevails in Brazil but Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to concede
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PBS News Hour
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Campaigns spend big to sway voters with increasingly personal attack ads
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
Spiritual leaders unite to help keep peace on Election Day
Spiritual leaders unite to help keep the peace on Election Day
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The Child in Time
Scene
See a scene from The Child in Time, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Clip: 1:00
Watch • 1:29
The Child in Time
Working with Benedict Cumberbatch
Actress Kelly Macdonald on working with Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock).
Clip: 1:29
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The Child in Time
The Sherlock Connection
short
Clip: 0:53
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The Child in Time
Inside Look
Go behind the scenes with the cast of The Child in Time on @masterpiecepbs.
Clip: 2:00
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The Child in Time
Trailer
Benedict Cumberbatch and Kelly Macdonald star in the new drama airing April 1, 2018, 9/8c.
Preview: 0:30
Watch • 0:44
The Child in Time
Preview
See a preview for The Child in Time, coming to MASTERPIECE in 2018.
Preview: 0:44
Watch • 1:22:43
The Child in Time
The Child in Time
Stephen Lewis struggles to find purpose in his life after the loss of his daughter.
Special: 1:22:43