S1 E1 • The 1950s

An insight into the development of children's programming, beginning with its origins in the 1950s, when Andy Pandy and Crackerjack made their television debuts.

Première diffusion : 27 mai 2007

S1 E2 • The 1960s

Oliver Postgate, Peter Firmin and Gordon Murray discuss the evolution of children's TV in the 1960s.

Première diffusion : 28 mai 2007

S1 E3 • The 1970s

Première diffusion : 29 mai 2007

S1 E4 • The 1980s

The transformation of children's television in the 1980s, when programmes aimed to present a realistic view of Britain.

Première diffusion : 30 mai 2007

S1 E5 • The 1990s

A look at the growing range of shows aimed at children after 1990 as Byker Grove debuted on the small screen and more channels arrived.

Première diffusion : 31 mai 2007

S1 E6 • The Kids' Verdict

What would the children of today make of our childhoods? Four 21st-century guinea pigs are given the opportunity to sample BBC children's television from the past five decades. They will also try out the clothes, games and food from each era. In return they will offer candid observations on the programmes from our treasured past. Will the kids be kind? With contributions from Brett Adams, Johhny Ball, Floella Benjamin, John Craven, Bernard Cribbins, Terry Nutkins, Sylvia Peters, Peter Purves and Peter Simon.

Première diffusion : 26 mai 2007