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A new telling of the extraordinary story of where we all begin. Presented by India Rakusen

In this new look at the beginnings of life, we tell the story of a child from fertilisation to first birthday through the lens of society, history and science.

In this new look at the beginnings of life we tell the story of a child from fertilisation to first birthday through the lens of society, history, and science.

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Child: 27. Birthday Cake

27. Birthday Cake

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It’s here. The first birthday. Cake, balloons, fuss. We reflect on the last 12 months.

It’s here. The first birthday. Cake, balloons, fuss. we reflect on the last 12 months and look ahead to what's to come.

We get inside the mind of a one year old with Professor of psychology and baby expert Alison Gopnik. What can babies teach us, and how are they influencing their future. We also take a moment think about the village we need to survive that first year and beyond. It’s a cliche, but we know it’s true. The community around a child is one of the most fundamental factors for its development.

Presented by: India Rakusen.
Producer: Ellie Sans.
Series producer: Ellie Sans.
Executive producer: Suzy Grant.
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Original music composed and performed by The Big Moon.
Mix and Mastering by Olga Reed.

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