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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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Until 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales (analogue) was known simply as BBC Two Wales. BBC Two Wales (digital) was BBC 2W. From 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales schedules on both analogue and digital became identical

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Growing Up Gifted: Year 3: Episode 1

Episode 1

BBC Two - Growing Up Gifted, Year 3, Episode 1

As their GCSES approach, Liam, Kian and Jarmarley face a reality check.

As their time at secondary school draws to a close, Liam, Kian and Jarmarley must grapple with the pressure of expectation while facing critical decisions about their futures.

Along with the prospect of imminent GCSEs, the three gifted boys must make decisions about their futures.

Kian dreams of becoming a theoretical physicist but has to face up to the reality of having to leave Hartlepool to pursue his dreams.

In Newcastle, aspiring doctor Liam has grown used to being told he will do well, but his work ethic is increasingly under scrutiny and he has to work out what he really wants.

Meanwhile, with knife crime on the rise in his part of London, Jamarley faces pressures outside school, as well as the distractions of making music when there is studying to get on with.

Growing Up Gifted: Year 3

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Six talented teenagers from low-income backgrounds face the reality of taking their GCSEs.

The climax of a unique three-year project charting the lives of six talented teenagers from low-income backgrounds as they face the reality of taking their GCSEs.

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