Series 1 - Episode 1

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In this opening episode, presenter Chris Tarrant sets off an emotional journey to find out about his father Basil's role in the British army during World War II. He knows that Basil won the Military Cross, one of the highest honours a serving soldier can be awarded, but he has no idea what he did to deserve it - and, as the story unfolds, he struggles to come to terms with his father's heroics.

Meanwhile, actress Lisa Faulkner seeks out the story of her grandfather's involvement in the conflict, as a member of the RAF. 'Lelly', as she knew him, was her favourite grandfather, but he died when she was quite young. In the time that she knew him, Lisa never asked about his experiences, and now she wants to find out exactly what he did and the contribution he made to British history.

  •   Episode 2 Clip  
    • 20:00 8 May 2012
    • Channel 5

    Series 1 - Episode 2

    Former politician Ann Widdecombe and motoring journalist Quentin Willson retrace the footsteps of their families' war heroes.

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Comments (36)

  • Paul Milner

    12 months ago

    Paul Milner

    Seen great reviews about this series. Thought I would try and watch it. But no luck - Can't watch it here in the USA. Any reason why?

  • H

    1 year ago

    H

    Why are there no subtitles???

  • Karen

    1 year ago

    Karen

    Great subject matter, but FGS why on earth can't these programme makers do one story at a time, instead of chopping back and forward from one to the other. Clumsy viewing, not fluid, makes it hard to follow, and consequently each of the two very interesting stories all mash into one by the end of the programme. WHY the heck do they do it!!!!!!

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  • a bates

    1 year ago

    a bates

    ANDY nothink work what a load of crap . What a bad thing to happen to channel 5, I wonder if they will ever fix this problem????? I doubt it, but i will keep trying.

  • a bates

    1 year ago

    a bates

    andy. nothink works what a nice advert for channel 5. I wonder ????? if they could get it right by now. I could not report it .

  • jude

    1 year ago

    jude

    keeps stopping and even the ads are'nt working now...grrrr

  • KM

    1 year ago

    KM

    Likewise all I can get is the ads, it just keeps buffering. And I've a good broadband connection so don't know what the problem is. But I shall persevere as I really want to see it.

  • martin reynolds

    1 year ago

    martin reynolds

    looks at great watch but it doesnt play properly keeps stopping and starting every few seconds please please sort it out

  • Kim

    1 year ago

    Kim

    Well done Channel 5...brilliant programme.Missed it on the tv as working, but just watched via on demand ( had no problems with it playing).Will definetly be watching the rest of the series. Will there be another series, and also a series featuring non celeb families? as all who fight in wars are heros.

  • F.T.

    1 year ago

    F.T.

    Took 10 minutes to download 10 seconds!! Unwatchable. Is there going to be any repeats please and if so when?

  • Paul W

    1 year ago

    Paul W

    Nicely done,very similar to the Aussie series" In Their Footsteps"

  • Jill Alexander

    1 year ago

    Jill Alexander

    Great programme - pity it was not better publicised. I only found out about it on Friday morning via an e mail from my genealogy website. We have really lousy broadband but actually this episode played better than BBC or ITV online. I would stil rather have seen it on tv, though. I would like to see the issue of Civil Defence workers though - as my grandad was ARP and I have no idea how to find his service records. He was medically exempt from army service but I can find nothing about his service or even the tribunal that exempted him

  • Barry

    1 year ago

    Barry

    Cannot understand why people mention ads and problems viewing it. I watched it a few minutes ago 11.45 am 4th May 2012 without a hitch and no ads at any time. Wonderful program! Will be watching remainder of the series. Well done Channel 5!

  • steve

    1 year ago

    steve

    Enjoyed the show but everyone in any War are Heros. Be nice to see non Celebrity versions.

  • Ben

    1 year ago

    Ben

    Can't get it to play past 75 seconds of ads, have re-loaded x5, am on a 5mb connection :0(

  • Ben

    1 year ago

    Ben

    Can't get it to play past 75 seconds of ads, have re-loaded x5, am on a 5mb connection :0(

  • Karen130

    1 year ago

    Karen130

    As a soldier currently serving in Hohne(British Army Camp next to Belsen) I have visited the concentration camp on many occasions and it never ceases to be a moving experience. I would like to congratulate Channel 5 for a great programme and looking forward to the rest of the series !!!

  • Mike WEBB

    1 year ago

    Mike WEBB

    Poor service, not a patch on BBC i player or 4OD, had a hell of a job to get it to play. Managed to get the Ads to play as smooth as silk, the programme however spits and farts it's way along and is not viewable. All very disappointing.

  • tinylady

    1 year ago

    tinylady

    good series but watching on demand the buffering is very bad

  • susanne

    1 year ago

    susanne

    i think one of the men in the landing craft is my husbands grandfather.

  • Noel

    1 year ago

    Noel

    A truly moving and revealing episode

  • Cait

    1 year ago

    Cait

    I wish that I could see it on the Internet but I can't as I don't live in the UK.

  • JohnWatkins

    1 year ago

    JohnWatkins

    woop! Simon Knight (riveting the spitfire wing) is my wife's brother in Hastings, E Sussex!

  • Danielle

    1 year ago

    Danielle

    Robert Purver my Grandad :)

  • jason day

    1 year ago

    jason day

    Thats my Uncle...

  • Gaynor

    1 year ago

    Gaynor

    follow the link and you can watch it online - very interesting

  • jason

    1 year ago

    jason

    I'm a Day and thats my Dad's brother....... have only just been told about the series..

  • Manxie

    1 year ago

    Manxie

    Next episode May 8th. at 20.00.

  • Carolyn

    1 year ago

    Carolyn

    I will definitely be watching, my Dad is the one talking to Chris Tarrant!!

  • janet johnston

    1 year ago

    janet johnston

    Can you tell me if it ios going to be in a regualr slot please? I want to record the series, but according to BT Vision, it's not on the same time next week.

  • janet johnston

    1 year ago

    janet johnston

    I will be watching and want to record it too, but on here it says it's a series, but it's not on the same time next week? Can you tell me when it's next on please and if it's going to be at a regular time?

  • Emma

    1 year ago

    Emma

    Is this repeated at all?

  • Michael Cox

    1 year ago

    Michael Cox

    will be watching so so intresting.wish i could find my fathers/grandfathers background.

  • Pauline Minors

    1 year ago

    Pauline Minors

    Me too !

  • linda

    1 year ago

    linda

    i will be watching cant wait

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