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Children's Ward

1989 – 2000Show12 seasons142 episodes

DramaKids
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Children's Ward is a British children's television drama series produced by Granada Television and broadcast on the ITV network as part of its Children's ITV strand on weekday afternoons.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs.

Shows with

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Julian Jarrold, Alistair Clarke
Written by
Sally Wainwright

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 15, 1989 · May 4, 2000 · Ended

First aired
March 15, 1989
Last aired
May 4, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
12 seasons · 142 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Kids
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Children's Ward?"

Questions about Children's Ward

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Children's Ward?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Children's Ward worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Children's Ward okay for kids?

Disturbing imagerySuicide themesDrug use

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, suicide themes, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Children's Ward?

71 h

About 71 hours: 142 episodes in 12 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 2000.

Is Children's Ward plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.