How Keira Knightley’s Great-Uncle Survived as a POW
Actress Keira Knightley meets her cousin, Brian, to read excerpts from his father Andrew’s memoir about his World War II service. Andrew was the younger brother of Keira’s grandmother, Jan, and was serving in the Royal Air Force when his plane was shot down over Germany in 1943. First reported missing in action, Andrew was held as a prisoner of war for two years.
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Kit Harington - S2 E1
Kit Harington digs into his grandparents' experiences during World War II. His grandfather John Harington ran one of the most controversial spying operations of the 20th century. And Kit learns why his grandfather Mick never spoke about the war.
- Sunday May 24, 2026 8:00 pm ET on KET2
- Sunday May 24, 2026 7:00 pm CT on KET2
- Tuesday May 26, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
- Tuesday May 26, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2
Keira Knightley - S2 E2
Keira Knightley embarks on an emotional journey of discovery to explore her grandparents' extraordinary wartime stories, from her grandad's dramatic war at sea, in the Navy, to her grandmother's secret role in the D-Day landings.
- Sunday May 24, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET2
- Sunday May 24, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET2
- Tuesday May 26, 2026 3:00 am ET on KET2
- Tuesday May 26, 2026 2:00 am CT on KET2
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