Boys and Girls Alone

Boys and Girls Alone (2009)

EndedDocumentary show

An ambitious and sometimes controversial four-part documentary series sees ten boys and ten girls aged between eight and eleven being given the chance to experience life without mum and dad for two weeks. Living in two 'villages' and separated on gender lines, they decide everything about how they live - what they do, what they eat, when they get up, whether they clean and wash and how they organise and entertain themselves. Who will cope best without mum and dad? And who will build the better world - boys or girls?

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04Episode 4févr. 24, 2009
S01E03Episode 3févr. 17, 2009
S01E02Episode 2févr. 10, 2009
S01E01Episode 1févr. 3, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Boys and Girls Alone premiere?

Boys and Girls Alone premiered on March 11, 2009.

How many children were on the show?

There were 10 children on the show.

How old were the children on the show?

The children on the show were between 8 and 11 years old.

What was the premise of the show?

The premise of the show was to take 10 children away from their parents and place them in a house together to see if they could survive without adult supervision.

Where was the show filmed?

The show was filmed in a remote location in the United Kingdom.

How long did the children remain in the house?

The children remained in the house for two weeks.

Was there any adult supervision on the show?

There was no adult supervision on the show.

What challenges did the children face on the show?

The children faced challenges such as cooking their own meals, doing their own laundry, and resolving conflicts among themselves.

How did the children feel about being away from their parents?

Some of the children missed their parents and felt homesick, while others enjoyed the freedom of being away from their parents.

Did any of the children leave the show early?

Yes, one of the children left the show early due to homesickness.

Did the children form alliances with each other?

Yes, some of the children formed alliances with each other to help with tasks and resolve conflicts.

How did the show end?

The show ended with the children being reunited with their parents.

Was Boys and Girls Alone a popular show?

Boys and Girls Alone was a controversial show and received mixed reviews.

Did the show have any spin-offs?

No, the show did not have any spin-offs.

Was Boys and Girls Alone similar to other reality shows?

Boys and Girls Alone was unique as it focused on children without adult supervision, which was not common for reality TV at the time.

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