My Grandparents' War

2019•1 series
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The compelling and emotional stories of those who lived through the Second World War are told through their celebrity grandchildren, as they uncover the wartime experiences of their loved ones. They travel across the globe to meet the last survivors, learn about the bravery of their grandparents, and the sacrifices that were made. Confronted by the hard truths of what life was like in during the war, the celebrities discover how the war had considerably impact the lives of their grandparents.

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Episode 1Helena Bonham Carter

Actor and peace campaigner Mark Rylance explores the extraordinary World War II story of his grandfather Osmond Skinner, who spent almost four years as a Japanese prisoner of war. (Part 1 of 4) (S)

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Episode 2Mark Rylance

Actor Kristin Scott Thomas uncovers the story of how her grandfather William saved thousands of lives at Dunkirk while serving as a commanding officer in the Royal Navy. (Part 2 of 4) (S)

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Episode 3Kristin Scott Thomas

Actor Carey Mulligan explores how her grandfather travelled thousands of miles to fight the Japanese in the final months of World War II. (Part 3 of 4) (S)

Carey Mulligan: Episode Image
Episode 4Carey Mulligan

Helena Bonham Carter relates how her grandfather defied orders by helping Jewish people escape the Holocaust, while her grandmother campaigned for women's rights. (Part 4 of 4) (S)

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