Invention of Childhood, The

Synopsis

Michael Morpurgo presents a history of British childhood from the year 1000 to the present, using a wide range of primary sources. He examines how the idea of childhood has been constantly reinvented down the centuries and why the role of children in society continues to obsess us today. Broadcast in 30 x 15-minute parts.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2005

Year of production

2006

Notes

Broadcast on Radio 4 in 30 15-minute parts, beginning 25/9/06.

Subjects

Social Studies; History

Keywords

child development; childhood; children; social history

Credits

Writer

Hugh Cunningham

Contributor

Michael Morpurgo

Distribution Formats

Type

Audio

Format

CD

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

450 minutes

Year

2014

Production Company

Name

BBC Radio 4

Web

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Distributor

Name

BBC Shop

Email

bbcshop@bbc.co.uk

Web

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Phone

0844 848 9799

Fax

01795 414 555

Address

PO Box 308
Sittingbourne
ME9 8LW

Notes

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