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Child of Our Time (2000–2020) on BBC Two
About Child of Our Time
Child of Our Time ended on March 11, 2020, on BBC Two. The series concluded after its twelfth season, which aired its final episode on that date. The show was part of a long-term project that followed the lives of children born at the start of the 21st century, tracking their development from infancy to young adulthood over two decades.
Child of Our Time was a documentary series that debuted in 2000. It aimed to explore how genetics and environment interact to shape a person's development, focusing on the question: "Are we born or are we made?" The series also examined family life in contemporary Britain, using scientific experiments and interviews to gather insights. Over the years, it provided an in-depth look at childhood and adolescence, with episodes covering various stages of growth and change.
The show was presented by Robert Winston, who also appeared in the series. It did not have a rated score on TVMaze and had a runtime of approximately 44 minutes per episode. The series featured a consistent cast led by Robert Winston, and its detailed approach to scientific and social questions made it a notable documentary project.
Child of Our Time episode schedule
33 aired
Aired · 33
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2020 | S12·E1 | Turning 20 |
| April 4, 2017 | S11·E2 | Changing Times |
| April 3, 2017 | S11·E1 | Changing Minds |
| February 28, 2013 | S10·E2 | Changing Families |
| February 27, 2013 | S10·E1 | Growing Up |
| May 31, 2010 | S9·E2 | The Big Personality Test (Part 2) |
| May 30, 2010 | S9·E1 | The Big Personality Test (Part 1) |
| May 28, 2008 | S8·E4 | A Revolution in Childhood (BBC4) |
| May 21, 2008 | S8·E3 | 24 Hours |
| May 14, 2008 | S8·E2 | The Age of Stress |
| May 7, 2008 | S8·E1 | The Divide of the Sexes |
| September 2, 2007 | S7·E3 | Killing Creativity |
| August 26, 2007 | S7·E2 | Fitting In or Standing Out |
| August 19, 2007 | S7·E1 | The Will to Win |
| April 25, 2007 | S5·E4 | Tried and Tested |
| April 18, 2007 | S5·E3 | What are Dads for? |
| February 5, 2006 | S6·E4 | Your Recipe for Success |
| January 29, 2006 | S6·E3 | Right and Wrong |
| January 22, 2006 | S6·E2 | Flesh and Blood |
| January 15, 2006 | S6·E1 | Happiness |
| January 11, 2005 | S5·E2 | State of Play |
| January 4, 2005 | S5·E1 | Identity Crisis |
| January 20, 2004 | S4·E3 | The Making of Me |
| January 13, 2004 | S4·E2 | Read My Lips |
| January 6, 2004 | S4·E1 | Zero to Hero |
| August 17, 2002 | S3·E3 | Active or Idle |
| August 10, 2002 | S3·E2 | Power Struggles |
| August 3, 2002 | S3·E1 | Thanks for the Memories |
| January 17, 2001 | S2·E3 | Brain Magic |
| January 10, 2001 | S2·E2 | Tomboy or Sissy? |
Show 3 earlier episodes
| January 3, 2001 | S2·E1 | The Personality Test |
| January 10, 2000 | S1·E2 | Babies: Birth Days (2) |
| January 10, 2000 | S1·E1 | Babies: The Journey Begins (1) |