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In a Child's Name

7.819911 seasonTV SeriesDrama

A true story about a woman who fights her brother-in-law's parents for custody of her deceased sister's baby upon learning that her brother-in-law murdered her sister.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Nov 17, 1991
E2
Part 2
Nov 19, 1991

Cast · Directed by Tom McLoughlin

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How many seasons are in In a Child's Name?

In a Child's Name has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 1991.

Are all episodes of In a Child's Name out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of In a Child's Name are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of In a Child's Name?

No — In a Child's Name ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is In a Child's Name based on a true story?

Yes — In a Child's Name is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).