Episode 1 | The Secret Life of Twins (2009)

Duration: 58'50''

Synopsis

Investigating the world of identical twins, this programme looks at what science can learn from the uncanny similarities between twins.

Further Information

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Episode 1 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)

Episode 1 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)

BBC One | 1999 | 44'03''

Prof Robert Winston examines science of identical twins to reveal human genetics and behaviour. Looks at risky start to life expe...

Episode 2 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)

Episode 2 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)

BBC One | 1999 | 43'56''

Robert Winston uses the behavioural similarities exhibited by twins who were separated at birth and reunited in adulthood to exam...

Episode 2 | The Secret Life of Twins (2009)

Episode 2 | The Secret Life of Twins (2009)

BBC One | 2009 | 58'58''

How the differences between identical twins can help science understand what makes us all who we are, including the possible gene...

Episode 3 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)

Episode 3 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)

BBC One | 1999 | 43'48''

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