My Family at War (2008): S01E04

Introduction Celebrities investigate their families’ roles during the Great War. Outline Rolf Harris has been singing Two Little Boys for 40 years. Until now, he had no idea just how much the song mirrors the story of his dad and uncle in the Great War. In this programme, Rolf fulfils a lifetime’s ambition by travelling…

Andrew Marshall

27/09/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War, World War One

Introduction

Celebrities investigate their families’ roles during the Great War.

Outline

Rolf Harris has been singing Two Little Boys for 40 years. Until now, he had no idea just how much the song mirrors the story of his dad and uncle in the Great War. In this programme, Rolf fulfils a lifetime’s ambition by travelling to the Western Front to find out the truth behind his hit song.

Kirsty Wark, meanwhile, uncovers the brutal reality of her great uncle’s life in the machine gun corps.

My Family at War Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 11 November 2008.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.