The Spy Who Was Kit Harington’s Grandfather
Professor Richard Aldrich tells actor Kit Harington about his grandfather’s time in the British Intelligence Service during World War II. John Harington was stationed in Jamaica as an agent of MI5 and MI6 to keep an eye on Edward, Duke of Windsor — Nazi sympathizer and former King of England, who abdicated his throne and served as governor of the Bahamas during the war.
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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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