Drama

The Child in Time

The Child In Time is a lyrical and heart-breaking exploration of love, loss and the power of things unseen. Benedict Cumberbatch will star as Stephen Lewis, a successful writer of children's books, who is confronted with the unthinkable: the loss of a child.

Preview

44s

See a preview for The Child in Time, coming to MASTERPIECE in 2018.

Extras + Features

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    Preview

    44s

    See a preview for The Child in Time, coming to MASTERPIECE in 2018.

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    Trailer

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    A moment of distraction triggers a crisis in the lives of a British couple in Ian McEwan’s tale of a lost child and redeemed love, starring Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) and Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire). The Child in Time premieres Sunday, April 1, 2018, 9/8c, on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #ChildInTimePBS

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    Scene

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    Stephen and Kate make a fateful trip to the store. The Child in Time airs Sunday, April 1st, 2018 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS.

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    Inside Look

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    Go behind the scenes with the cast of The Child in Time on @masterpiecepbs. Don't miss the premiere Sun, April 1 at 9/8c. #ChildInTimePBS

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    Working with Benedict Cumberbatch

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    Actress Kelly Macdonald reveals what it was like to work with Benedict Cumberbatch on the set of The Child in Time. See it Sunday, April 1st, 2018 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS.

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    What Is The Child In Time?

    2m 57s

    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.

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