Stolen Babies
Sep 01, 2026 · 1h 28m
Director
Kate SchofieldOverview
Told by the mothers and children who were separated from one another, this landmark documentary reveals the full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal. Over four decades, 250,000 unmarried mothers were forced by the British state to give up their babies. Their first-hand accounts expose the system that tore families apart, its lasting impact, and the fight to uncover the truth that led to a moment of national reckoning.
Cast of Stolen Babies
Crew of Stolen Babies
Kate SchofieldProducer, Director- Calum LeslieProducer
- Lorraine McKechnieExecutive Producer
- Tom HaywardDirector of Photography
- Julian SchwanitzDirector of Photography
- Jon BruceEditor
- Reva ChildsEditor
- David G. HillEditor
- Matt PinderEditorial Manager, Editor
- Diana DefriesThanks
- Sue GoodwinThanks
- Joy HillThanks
Marion ScottProduction Consultant
Dr. Michael LambertProduction Consultant- Mike RobinsonAdditional Camera
- Cosmo RobinsonAdditional Camera
- Chris Youle-GraylingAerial Camera, Sound
- James KenningSound Recordist
- Bob McDougalSound Recordist
- Richard PatersonSound Recordist
About Stolen Babies
What is Stolen Babies about?
Told by the mothers and children who were separated from one another, this landmark documentary reveals the full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal. Over four decades, 250,000 unmarried mothers were forced by the British state to give up their babies. Their first-hand accounts expose the system that tore families apart, its lasting impact, and the fight to uncover the truth that led to a…
When was Stolen Babies released?
Stolen Babies was released on September 1, 2026.
How long is Stolen Babies?
Stolen Babies runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Who directed Stolen Babies?
Stolen Babies was directed by Kate Schofield.
Who is in the cast of Stolen Babies?
The cast of Stolen Babies includes Keir Starmer (self (archive footage)), Marion McMillan (self), Ann Keen (self), Joan Chambers (self) and Mark Lloyd-Fox (self).