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Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Lewis walks alone in the woods in "The Child in Time."

The Child in Time

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.

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See a preview for The Child in Time, coming to MASTERPIECE in 2018.
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Benedict Cumberbatch and Kelly Macdonald star in the new drama airing April 1, 2018, 9/8c.
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Go behind the scenes with the cast of The Child in Time on @masterpiecepbs.
What Is The Child In Time?
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The cast and creators explore the story of The Child In Time.
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See a scene from The Child in Time, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Working with Benedict Cumberbatch
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Actress Kelly Macdonald on working with Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock).
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