Discover how actress Kristin Scott Thomas’s grandfather saved thousands in WWII.

Kristin Scott Thomas My Grandparents’ War

Premiered April 18, 2021
Kristin Scott Thomas

Follow actress Kristin Scott Thomas as she pieces together a lost chapter of her family history, learning how her grandfather, a Royal Navy officer, saved thousands at Dunkirk and survived some of World War II’s most devastating battles.

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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.

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