Season 5

2005-01-04 · 60m

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 is the turmoil at home affecting his chances? William Roberts, on the other hand, has all the advantages money can buy. But that doesn't mean that life is easy at the moment, William is locked in a battle of wills with his mother.

2005-01-11 · 60m

Professor Robert Winston turns to play and entertainment, analysing the viewing habits of triplets Alice, Mabel and Phoebe who not only live in a house where the TV is always on, but also go to sleep in front of it. Meanwhile, Ethan adores violent computer games, but how are they affecting his development?

2005-01-18 · 60m

Mums and dads approach things in different ways, giving children a variety of experience. So when parents separate, how are their children affected - and what kind of relationship can you have being a "part-time" dad? These and other questions are tackled by Professor Robert Winston.

2005-01-25 · 60m

As the children turn five, the programme follows their first term at school.