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The Child Within

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Last broadcast on Sun, 10 Aug 2008, 00:30 on BBC Four (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

Three-part documentary series about fantasy fiction, which has become one of the biggest-selling genres in publishing thanks to JK Rowling's Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. This part explores the changing role of child heroes and heroines, from Peter Pan to Harry Potter, and asks why they have such an enduring appeal to writers of fiction for all ages. With contributions from writers including Pullman, Alan Garner, Will Self and Alasdair Gray.

Broadcasts

  1. Wed 27 Feb 2008
    21:00
    BBC Four
  2. Thu 28 Feb 2008
    00:00
    BBC Four
  3. Thu 28 Feb 2008
    02:30
    BBC Four
  4. Sun 10 Aug 2008
    00:30
    BBC Four

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