Child of Our Time (1999) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Child of Our Time online in HD.
Child of Our Time — Storyline
Child of Our Time is a documentary commissioned by the BBC, co-produced with the Open University and presented by Robert Winston. It follows the lives of 25 children, born at the beginning of the 21st century, as they grow from infancy, through childhood, and on to becoming young adults.
The aim of the series is to build up a coherent and scientifically accurate picture of how the genes and the environment of growing children interact to make a fully formed adult. A large portion of the series is made up of experiments designed to examine these questions. The main topic under consideration is: "Are we born or are we made?". The nature of the family in contemporary Britain is also addressed.
The project is planned to run for 20 years, following its subjects from birth until the age of 20. During the first half of its run a set of about three or four episodes was produced annually. After 2008 new episodes became less frequent, and in 2011 there was some doubt about the future of the programme, including from Winston himself. In February 2013 it was announced that the series would resume, with two new episodes presented by Winston. Rather than the psychological experiments of previous series, these episodes focused on the first interviews with the participating children themselves and their families.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Tessa Livingstone
- Starring: Robert Winston
Child of Our Time — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1999-12-31 |
| Seasons | 10 |
| Episodes | 30 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 10/10 (1 votes) |
Child of Our Time — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Babies (1999-12-31)
- E2: Tomboy or Sissy? (2001-01-10) — This episode explores the issue of gender.
Season 2
- E1: The Personality Test (2000-12-31)
- E2: Brain Magic (2001-01-17) — The topic of this episode is intelligence. Is it possible for parents to increase or decrease their child's intelligence, or is intelligence simply fixed in our genes? The baby's b
- E3: Brain Magic (2001-01-17) — The topic of this episode is intelligence. Is it possible for parents to increase or decrease their child's intelligence, or is intelligence simply fixed in our genes? The baby's b
Season 3
- E1: Thanks for the Memories (2002-07-31) — The children are now in their terrible twos. This episode is focused on memory, and how much we remember from our childhood. It turns out that we do remember more than we realize o
- E2: Power Struggles (2002-08-10) — In this episode, Professor Winston looks at the battle for independence. It is very important for children to develop their independence, and they start on this path by standing up
- E3: Active or Idle (2002-08-17) — What makes a child a potential star athlete, or a lifetime couch potato? Most of not all 2 year olds seem to have perpetual motion engines, but already at this stage, there are act
Season 4
- E1: Zero to Hero (2004-01-06) — The children are now 3 years old. Winston finds out if popular adults are marked out at this early stage in life and if life's loners are already apparent.
- E2: Read My Lips (2004-01-13) — Communication is at the heart of being human and learning to communicate effectively takes a lifetime to perfect. In this episode, Professor Robert Winston explores how we develop
- E3: The Making Of Me (2003-12-31) — Self-esteem is a key element of happiness and success and makes us feel good about ourselves. During our lifetimes, self-esteem can fluctuate, because it is not something we are bo
Season 5
- E1: Identity Crisis (2005-01-04) — James Cachia lives in an impoverished area of South-East London. As his mother tries to protect the family from a threatening ex-boyfriend, nursery provides a valuable refuge. But
- E2: State of Play (2005-01-11)
- E3: What are Dads For? (2005-01-18)
- E4: Tried and Tested (2005-01-25) — As the children turn five, the programme follows their first term at school.
Season 6
- E1: Happiness (2006-01-15) — Robert Winston returns for a new series, beginning by assessing the youngsters' ability to be happy. He discovers which areas of the brain develop self-confidence and contentment –
- E2: Flesh and Blood (2006-01-22) — Professor Robert Winston examines how children's development is affected by the bonds with their siblings, a relationship thought to be even more important than that between parent
- E3: Right and Wrong (2006-01-29) — Professor Robert Winston finds out how the six-year-olds are distinguishing between right and wrong, discovering the ways in which upbringing affects values in later life.
- E4: Your Recipe for Success (2006-02-05) — Professor Robert Winston presents an interactive show in which the children's ability to pick up new skills is tested through a series of elaborate games and puzzles. He also meets
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Child of Our Time have? 10 season(s) with 30 episodes.
Who created Child of Our Time? Tessa Livingstone.
Where can I watch Child of Our Time? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
