Introduction

Four celebrated actors explore their grandparents’ extraordinary wartime stories

Outline

Actor Kristin Scott Thomas uncovers the story of how her grandfather William saved thousands of lives at Dunkirk while serving as a commanding officer in the Royal Navy throughout World War II.

My Grandparents’ War Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Leo Nurley, Francis Hanly, and Laura Nash.
• Producer(s): Tom Anstiss, Leo Burley, Paul Hamann, Tim Jordan, Alex Bingham, Rebecca Fairbank, Francis Hanly, Laura Nash, and Rajveer Sihota.
• Music: Nainita Desai.
• Cinematography: Mike Robinson, Lorian Reed-Drake, and Steve Robinosn.
• Editor(s): Guy Crossman, Fredrik Limi, Gordon Mason, and Sally Yeadon.
• Production: Wild Pictures, Taphae Productions (in association with), and Channel 4 (for).
• Distributor(s): Channel 4.
• Release Date: 27 November 2019.
• Running Time: 47 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.