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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 8^th Apr 2008, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 11^th Apr 2008, 01:45 on BBC Four

Series about the hopes and dreams of a group of children at three schools in rural China. The children prepare for the biggest challenge of their lives. Show more

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Episode 2: Young Pioneers

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Apr 2008, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 17^th Apr 2008, 23:35 on BBC Four

Series about the pupils at three schools in rural China. It's May, and as the heat of summer sets in the senior students face the all-important Gao Kao exams. Show more

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Episode 4: Olympic Fever

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Apr 2008, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st May 2008, 23:40 on BBC Four

Series about school life in rural China. 1000 miles from Beijing, Olympic fever is reaching the schools ahead of China's first time hosting the games. Show more

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Episode 5: Loved Ones

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 6^th May 2008, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 8^th May 2008, 23:40 on BBC Four

Series about school life in rural China. This edition examines the importance of family and takes a look at the Spring Festival, which holds this society together. Show more

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Episode 3: Hard Beginnings

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 22^nd Apr 2008, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 24^th Apr 2008, 23:35 on BBC Four

Series about school life in rural China. Wu Yufei starts life at Tsinghua University in Beijing, but must get through 20 days of military training first. Show more

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