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My Grandparents' War

2019·47m·2 seasons

Genres: DocumentaryAge rating: TV-PG

In this four-part documentary series, leading Hollywood actors undertake a fascinating journey into their family's past by re-tracing the footsteps of their grandparents during World War Two. We follow the moving, personal stories of Helena…

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Season 1

4 episodes

Nov 26, 2019

Season overview

Follow the moving, personal stories of Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Carey Mulligan as they travel to historic locations to learn about what their grandparents experienced during World War Two. In each episode one of the actors explore how six years changed the lives of their family and the world forever while learning about the life and death decisions that their grandparents faced.

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Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

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Mark Rylance

Mark Rylance

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Kristin Scott Thomas

Kristin Scott Thomas

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Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan

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Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

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Mark Rylance

Mark Rylance

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Kristin Scott Thomas

Kristin Scott Thomas

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Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan

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Kit Harington

Kit Harington

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Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley

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Emeli Sandé

Emeli Sandé

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Toby Jones

Toby Jones

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Directors: Francis Hanly

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United Kingdom

Production companies

Wild Pictures
Taphae Productions Limited

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