War Hero In My Family

Series catch-up

Missed an episode? Watch the full series on Demand 5 and follow our celebrities' emotional journeys.

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Production blog

Historical consultant Paul Reed reveals the rewards of lending his expertise to the series.

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Research tips

Inspired to trace your family's war heroes? Follow our tips to begin your research into the past.

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Factual series following the personal journeys of 12 celebrities as they trace their relatives' roles in World War II.

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Episode 5 teaser
Presenter and consumer affairs expert Dom Littlewood and psychologist...
Sara Cox
Sara remembers grandfather Vince's pride in his war medals, but she never...
David Gower
David sets out to meet learn more about the personal loss felt by the Gower...
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Episode 6 teaser
Wanting to understand their fathers' experiences of World War II, Robert...
Pamela Stephenson
Pamela Stephenson explores her New Zealand roots by investigating the...
Dom Littlewood
Dom Littlewood sets out to better understand the experiences that brought...
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Episode 4 teaser
Former cricket captain David Gower seeks to better understand his family's...
Helen Lederer
Helen’s grandfather, Arnost, fled the Czech Republic before the war; what...
Lord Paddy Ashdown
A former Royal Marine, intelligence officer and politician from a proud...
James Gray, Director
James Gray, who directed the second episode of War Hero In My Family,...
Paul Reed, Historical Consultant
An expert in military history, with over 10 years' experience in...
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Episode 3 teaser
Former Lib Dem leader and diplomat Lord Paddy Ashdown and actress Helen...