Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from West Byfleet, Surrey. 
Why TV can be better for babies than books
Duration: 01:45
Should children under two watch TV?
Prof Annette Karmiloff-Smith, from the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, says well-made television programmes can be more stimulating for very young children than books.
Available since: Mon 21 Jan 2013
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The Life Scientific Annette Karmiloff-Smith
Should babies under two watch TV? Jim talks to psychologist Annette Karmiloff-Smith.
First broadcast: 22 Jan 2013
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