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ScreenPlay•Season 4•Episode 1

Testimony of a Child

6.4/10 · 8 votesJul 5, 1989

Ranked #3 of 3 in Season 4•−1.0 vs season avg

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Being accused of child abuse is a nightmare every family dreads. The Taylors are an ordinary happy family, but Paul and Jill are worried about their 11-year-old son Mark, who is not eating. The family GP has diagnosed 'failure to thrive', and Mark is sent

Directed byPeter Smith

Written byLucy Gannon

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Seasons8

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Season 4 Episodes12

Testimony of a Child

A Night on the Tyne

Loving Hazel

The Attractions

Chinese Whispers

The Act

Scout

The Spirit of Man

Beyond the Pale

The Hen House

Seeing in the Dark

A Small Mourning

Crew2

Peter Smith

Director

Lucy Gannon

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Testimony of a Child" is episode 1 of ScreenPlay season 4. It scored 6.4/10 from 8 votes, ranking #3 of 3 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Peter Smith and written by Lucy Gannon, it aired on July 5, 1989.

Next: E2 · A Night on the Tyne Best of Season 4