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A single mother who burnt the bills she couldn't pay; a man hurt by his father's inability to express emotion; and a gay Māori man lay their souls bare in this episode. This programme explores the changes in attitudes towards family life, marriage and children, from the restrictive early years of the century to more permissive times. A skilful exploration of the intersections between race, class and gender illuminates the most personal stories, and puts them in a social and historical context.

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 Lynette Purves

Lynette Purves

Being involved in the programe was such a great experience .Am hoping that you go on and produce more series of a simalar nature so our young kiwi kids learn how it used to be ,Congratulations on afantastic series. Lyn Purves.

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