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OU on the BBC: Chinese School

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Discover everyday life in rural China through the stories of students and staff.

25 Feb

2008

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First broadcast: Tuesday 8 Apr 2008 on BBC TWO

Chinese School in more depth:

OU on the BBC: Chinese School - About the series Production team

Discover the stories in the classrooms of Ping Min and Xiuning schools and more about the series. Read more : OU on the BBC: Chinese School - About the series

OU on the BBC: Chinese School - Programme 1: The year of the golden pig Production team

Episode 1 of 'Chinese School' begins with students facing mocks for the all important Gao Kao exam. Read more : OU on the BBC: Chinese School - Programme 1: The year of the golden pig

OU on the BBC: Chinese School - Programme 2: Young pioneers Production team

The second episode of Chinese School explores themes of exam pressure, the one child policy, new entrepreneurialism, pollution and the legacy of the rule of... Read more : OU on the BBC: Chinese School - Programme 2: Young pioneers

OU on the BBC: Chinese School - Programme 3: Hard beginnings Production team

The second episode of Chinese School explores themes of exam pressure, the one child policy, new entrepreneurialism, pollution and the legacy of the rule of... Read more : OU on the BBC: Chinese School - Programme 3: Hard beginnings

OU on the BBC: Chinese School - Programme 4: Olympic fever Production team

The series Chinese School continues, with the excitement of the Olympics taking a hold. Read more : OU on the BBC: Chinese School - Programme 4: Olympic fever

OU on the BBC: Chinese School - Programme 5: Loved ones Production team

In the last episode of the series, the whole town is gripped with the excitement of the Spring Festival which sees the passing of a... Read more : OU on the BBC: Chinese School - Programme 5: Loved ones

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