Generation Gifted

Generation Gifted
Also known as Gifted
Directed by
  • Luke Sewell
  • Marcus Plowright
Narrated by Maxine Peake
No. of episodes 2
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Sacha Baveystock
  • Edmund Coulthard
Producer(s) Zehra Yas
Editor(s)
  • Steve Barclay
  • Michael Harte
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) Blast! Films
Release
Original network
Original release 14 February – 15 February 2018

Generation Gifted is a British documentary television series that was first broadcast on BBC Two between 14 and 15 February 2018. The six-part series takes a unique look at social mobility and the factors which affect it in Britain today, by filming with six highly promising children, who are all from families on low incomes. Transmitting two 60 minute episodes each year from 2018, the series will explore the "challenges facing these children, as they progress from ages 13 to 16 and sit their GCSEs. Whether they’re talented mathematicians, show a flair for literature or are flourishing artists, these kids all have the potential to go far".

Production

The series was commissioned by Patrick Holland, Channel Controller, BBC Two[1], Clare Sillery, Head of Commissioning, Documentaries[1], and Danny Horan, Comissioning Editor for Documentaries.[2]

Episodes

Series 1

Episode 1 : Girls

In Port Talbot, Anne-Marie wants to go to university but suffers from anxiety. In Tamworth, talented artist Shakira is pushed to find her creative voice. Financial problems may harm Jada's hopes.

Episode 2: Boys

We meet three 13-year-old boys facing many uncertainties. In the North-East Kian and Liam both struggle under the weight of expectations. In London, Jamarley's future is hindered by problems at home.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "BBC - BBC announces ambitious new documentaries - Media Centre". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
  2. ↑ "BBC - Generation Gifted - Media Centre". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
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