Back to Show
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.
Support Provided By

Unlock with PBS Passport
44:33
Emeli Sandé explores her grandparents’ remarkable stories of wartime courage.

Unlock with PBS Passport
44:05
Actor Toby Jones uncovers the remarkable World War II stories of his grandparents.

Unlock with PBS Passport
43:54
Actress Keira Knightley learns new stories of her grandparents’ amazing wartime feats.

Unlock with PBS Passport
41:52
Actor Kit Harington discovers the lengths his grandparents went to for love and country.