My Grandparents' War
Series Overview
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 Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Carey Mulligan as they travel to historic locations, from the beaches of Dunkirk to prisoner of war camps in Asia, to learn about the war their grandparents experienced. All of the actors have unanswered questions about the scars war left on their grandparents, and 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 8 Episodes
47 min per episode
2019 – Present
Premiered: Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 4: “Toby Jones”
Hollywood star Toby Jones delves into the remarkable WWII stories of his grandparents Reggie and Doreen Heslewood, whose love endured despite the trauma and hardship they faced.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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My Grandparents' War | Official Preview | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-25
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Hanly
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Hanly
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is My Grandparents' War about?
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 Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Carey Mulligan as they travel to historic locations, from the beaches of Dunkirk to prisoner of war camps in Asia, to learn about the war their grandparents experienced. All of the actors have unanswered questions about the scars war left on their grandparents, and 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.
How many seasons does My Grandparents' War have?
My Grandparents' War comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in My Grandparents' War?
Key cast members in My Grandparents' War include Not specified.
Who created or directed My Grandparents' War?
My Grandparents' War was developed and directed by Francis Hanly.