Synopsis
This is the extraordinary story of two normal children who think they vividly remember aspects of their 'previous' lives as other people. Forty Minutess weaves their stories together, drawing on similarities despite different cultures and religion.
- Programme: Forty Minutes
- Episode: Many Happy Returns
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1990
- Religious Education | Reincarnation
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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