Invention Of Childhood

Presented by award-winning children's writer, this history of British childhood from the year 1000 explores, through a colourful range of primary sources, how the idea of childhood has been constantly reinvented down the centuries and why the role of children in society continues to obsess us.

6 CDs read by Michael Morpurgo to tie-in with the 30-part transmission on Radio 4. A documentary exploring the history of childhood
with lots of appeal for parents and grandparents. Running time: 7hrs 30 mins.