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A unique look at social mobility through the eyes of six bright teenagers.

What does it take for kids from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed? Generation Gifted takes a unique look at social mobility through the eyes of six bright teenagers.

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Growing Up Gifted: Year 1: Episode 1

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Year 1

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Three Year 9 girls face the mounting pressure of their first year of GCSE preparation.

Series following bright teenagers from low-income backgrounds across the UK. In this episode, three Year 9 girls face mounting pressure in their first year of GCSE preparation.

GCSE preparation begins for the Year 9 students, but the girls each face added pressures. 

In Port Talbot, avid reader and top-tier student Anne-Marie knows she wants to go to university, but she suffers from anxiety around her exams. Meanwhile in Tamworth, Shakira's school recognises that she is a talented artist and tries to help her find her creative voice by pushing her out of her comfort zone. 

Confidence is less of an issue for Birmingham-based aspiring paediatrician Jada - her determination to ace her Year 9 exams is pinned on her dream of winning a future place at nearby Sixth Form grammar school. But however determined she and her mum are, money may halt her dream.

Growing Up Gifted: Year 1

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