FULL EPISODE: S2 Ep4
Emeli Sandé
Emeli Sandé explores her grandparents’ remarkable stories of wartime courage.
My Grandparents' War
MY GRANDPARENTS' WAR
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.
- Premiered Tuesdays, April 11 - May 2 at 9/8c
- All Episodes Now Streaming on pbs.org and the PBS App
Season 1
FULL EPISODE: S1 Ep4
Carey Mulligan
Follow Carey Mulligan as she learns how her grandfather survived an attack during WWII.
FULL EPISODE: S1 Ep3
Kristin Scott Thomas
Discover how actress Kristin Scott Thomas’s grandfather saved thousands in WWII.
FULL EPISODE: S1 Ep2
Mark Rylance
Explore the story of actor Mark Rylance’s grandfather, a prisoner of war in Hong Kong.
Clips
SEGMENT: S2 Ep4
Emeli Sandé’s Parents Share Her Grandparents’ War Stories
Emeli Sandé’s grandparents fought on both sides of the African independence movement.
SEGMENT: S2 Ep3
Actor Toby Jones Is Following In His Grandmother’s Footsteps
Toby Jones visits the very stage his grandmother performed on in Northern France in 1940.
SEGMENT: S2 Ep3
Toby Jones Learns About WWII’s Impact on His Family
Toby Jones learns how the war impacted his grandfather’s relationship with his family.