Children's Ward 1989
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 15, 1989
- Format
- 12 seasons · 142 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~71 hours (30 min/ep)
- Created By
- Paul Abbott, Kay Mellor
- Network
- ITV1
What is Children's Ward?
Children's Ward is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama, Kids.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 142
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 15, 1989
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama, Kids
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10
- Format
- 12 seasons · 142 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
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Estimate the schedule using 142 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Children's Ward is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama, Kids. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 12 seasons and 142 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A hospital ward becomes the backdrop for heartfelt stories of young patients and caring staff.”
- Explores relatable challenges faced by older children.
- Offers insight into hospital life from a kid's perspective.
- Storylines are grounded, lacking high-stakes adventure.
- Older production style may feel dated to modern viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas about youth navigating health challenges.
Suitable for older children and teens; themes are gentle and age-appropriate.
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What is the setting of Children’s Ward?
It is set in Ward B1, the children’s ward of the fictional South Park Hospital.
Who produced the series?
The series was produced by Granada Television.
When did the series first air?
It began in 1988 as a Dramarama anthology contribution and launched as a series in 1989.
What age group is the show aimed at?
It is aimed at older children and teenagers.
How does the show structure its stories?
Each episode follows the experiences of young patients and the staff who care for them.
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