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My Grandparents’ War

Kristin Scott Thomas Learns About the Russian Arctic Convoys

Actress Kristin Scott Thomas learns about the horrors of the Russian Arctic convoys that her grandfather endured during World War II and reads a harrowing diary entry from a sailor who traveled on the same convoys as he did.

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Emeli Sandé
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Emeli Sandé explores her grandparents’ remarkable stories of wartime courage.
Toby Jones
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Actor Toby Jones uncovers the remarkable World War II stories of his grandparents.
Keira Knightley
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Actress Keira Knightley learns new stories of her grandparents’ amazing wartime feats.
Kit Harington
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Actor Kit Harington discovers the lengths his grandparents went to for love and country.
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