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My Grandparents’ War

Season 1 Official Preview

Follow these Hollywood actors as they examine World War II's impact on their grandparents.

04/04/2021

My Grandparents’ War

Season 1 Official Preview

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Follow these Hollywood actors as they examine World War II's impact on their grandparents.

Follow leading Hollywood actors as they retrace the footsteps of their grandparents and learn how World War II changed the lives of their families — and the world.

04/04/2021

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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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Season 1 Official Preview

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Preview: S1 | 1m 30s | Follow these Hollywood actors as they examine World War II's impact on their grandparents. (1m 30s)

Carey Mulligan Preview

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Preview: S1 Ep4 | 32s | Actress Carey Mulligan learns how her grandfather survived an aircraft attack in WWII. (32s)

Carey Mulligan Learns About Her Grandfather's 21st Birthday

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Clip: S1 Ep4 | 2m 58s | Oscar-nominee Carey Mulligan learns about her grandfather’s time in Australia. (2m 58s)

Kristin Scott Thomas Preview

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Preview: S1 Ep3 | 32s | Actress Kristin Scott Thomas discovers how her grandfather saved thousands at Dunkirk. (32s)

Kristin Scott Thomas Learns About the Russian Arctic Convoys

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Clip: S1 Ep3 | 2m 19s | Kristin Scott Thomas learns about the horrors of the Russian Arctic convoys. (2m 19s)

Mark Rylance Preview

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Preview: S1 Ep2 | 32s | Actor and peace activist Mark Rylance explores his grandfather's WWII story. (32s)

Mark Rylance Learns How His Grandfather Survived During WWII

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Clip: S1 Ep2 | 3m 11s | Mark Rylance learns how his grandfather survived POW camps. (3m 11s)

Helena Bonham Carter Reads A Letter From The Past

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Clip: S1 Ep1 | 3m 7s | Actress Helena Bonham Carter reads a letter from her relative direct from enemy territory. (3m 7s)

Helena Bonham Carter Preview

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Preview: S1 Ep1 | 32s | Meet Helena Bonham Carter's unconventional war hero grandparents. (32s)

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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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