Synopsis
Prof Robert Winston, examining science of identical twins, with a look at differences that occur inspite of biological similarities. Twin sisters do not share a taste in men, one Kray twin led the other into crime.
- Programme: The Secret Life of Twins (1999)
- Episode: 3
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 1999
- Psychology | Individual Differences Psychology | Twin study of intelligence
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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Episode 1 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)
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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)
Robert Winston uses the behavioural similarities exhibited by twins who were separated at birth and reunited in adulthood to exam...
Episode 1 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)
Episode 1 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)
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)
Robert Winston uses the behavioural similarities exhibited by twins who were separated at birth and reunited in adulthood to exam...
Episode 1 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)
Episode 1 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)
Prof Robert Winston examines science of identical twins to reveal human genetics and behaviour. Looks at risky start to life expe...
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Episode 2 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)
Robert Winston uses the behavioural similarities exhibited by twins who were separated at birth and reunited in adulthood to exam...
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