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My Grandparents’ War
Mark Rylance
Season 1
Episode 2
Follow actor Mark Rylance as he explores the extraordinary story of his grandfather, who spent nearly four years as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II, and examines his own beliefs about war and peace in the process.
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Emeli Sandé explores her grandparents’ remarkable stories of wartime courage.
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Actor Toby Jones uncovers the remarkable World War II stories of his grandparents.
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Actress Keira Knightley learns new stories of her grandparents’ amazing wartime feats.
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Actor Kit Harington discovers the lengths his grandparents went to for love and country.