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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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Season 2 My Grandparents' War Episodes

Emeli Sandé

S2 E4 Length 44:33 Premiere Date 05/02/23

Toby Jones

S2 E3 Length 44:05 Premiere Date 04/25/23

Keira Knightley

S2 E2 Length 43:54 Premiere Date 04/18/23

Kit Harington

S2 E1 Length 41:52 Premiere Date 04/11/23

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Preview Length 00:32 Premiere Date 04/18/23

How Keira Knightley’s Great-Uncle Survived as a POW

Clip Length 03:13 Premiere Date 04/18/23

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Preview Length 01:35 Premiere Date 04/11/23

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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
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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
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