In the BBC factual drama ‘Responsible Child‘, Billy Barratt plays Ray, a 12-year-old boy charged with murder; Michelle Fairley plays his mother Karen; and Miriam Karlin appears as his grandmother.
Main cast
- RayBilly BarrattMain
- KarenMichelle FairleyMain
- GraceMiriam KarlinMain
Supporting cast
- DC AndersonLucy BlackSupp
- DS HardingAndrew BrookeSupp
- Solicitor HelenShannon RewcroftSupp
- JudgeClaire HackettSupp
- Barrister ChoudhryKiran LandaSupp
Guest & voice
- Social WorkerSaskia ReevesGuest
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About this cast
‘Responsible Child’ is a 2019 BBC Two television film that explores the real-life case of a primary school-aged child charged with murder. The story follows Ray, played by Billy Barratt, who is arrested and tried as an adult for a crime he committed at age 11, and the impact on his family.
FAQs
Who plays the lead character Ray in Responsible Child?
Billy Barratt plays Ray, the 12-year-old boy at the centre of the story.
Is Responsible Child based on a true story?
Yes, it is a dramatisation of the real case of a 12-year-old boy who was tried as an adult for murder in England.
What channel produced Responsible Child?
It was produced by BBC Two as part of their factual drama strand.
Who wrote and directed Responsible Child?
The film was written by Sean Buckley and directed by Nick Holt.
When was Responsible Child released?
It was first broadcast on BBC Two on 12 September 2019.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026