8 Nights Out West (2022)
S09E01 The Big Personality Test
Episode Overview
How does your personality influence your life? Can it determine your career path, affect your relationships, impact your health, and even influence your lifespan? In this two-part special celebrating the tenth anniversary of Child of Our Time, the children and their families delve into their personalities while hosts Robert Winston and Sophie Raworth unveil findings from the BBC's extensive Big Personality Test, the largest examination of national personality traits. In the first episode, we reconnect with some of the Child of Our Time participants to explore their unique personality combinations. What role has James Cachia's chaotic lifestyle played in shaping his fun-loving extroversion, and why does Charlotte Langeveld excel in agreeableness? We also discuss the implications of high openness, neuroticism, and the potential downsides of being overly conscientious. For a complimentary Open University booklet on Personality and Your Life, call 0845 366 8019 or visit www.bbc.co.uk/childofourtime.
