Kristin Scott Thomas

Follow international stars as they journey into the past to learn about their grandparents’ wartime experiences, and discover the extraordinary impact of global conflict on their families.

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Kristin Scott Thomas

My Grandparents' War Episode 3 | 47m 32s | CC

Follow actress Kristin Scott Thomas as she pieces together a lost chapter of her family history, learning how her grandfather, a Royal Navy officer, saved thousands at Dunkirk and survived some of World War II’s most devastating battles.

My Grandparents’ War

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Mark Rylance

Explore the story of actor Mark Rylance’s grandfather, a prisoner of war in Hong Kong.

Original production funding for Season 2 of MY GRANDPARENTS' WAR was provided, in part, by MyHeritage and PBS viewers.

A production of Wonderhood Studios for Channel 4 Television, in association with The WNET Group.

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