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Actor Kit Harington, who has played soldiers, spies, and – in "Game of Thrones" – warriors, discovers that his grandparents played comparable roles in their real lives during WWII. Speaking with family members and historians, he gains a new appreciation of the courage and sacrifice all four grandparents shared as they fought for their country and for a cause.
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Preview Season 2 Episode 1 Length 00:32 Premiere: 04/11/23

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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

Kit Harington Preview

Preview Length 00:32 Premiere Date 04/11/23

Was Kit Harington’s Grandfather the Inspiration for Bond?

Clip Length 02:56 Premiere Date 04/11/23

The Spy Who Was Kit Harington’s Grandfather

Clip Length 02:44 Premiere Date 04/11/23

Season 2 Official Preview

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
  • 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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