Kristin Scott Thomas My Grandparents WarMay 6, 2020

Kristin Scott Thomas’s grandfather William served as a Commanding officer in the Royal Navy throughout WWII. He survived some of the most devastating battles, from Dunkirk to D-Day, but never spoke about his experiences. For the first time, Kristin uncovers how he saved thousands at Dunkirk and endured the horrors of the Russian Artic convoys. Kristin’s journey of discovery is packed with revelation and emotion as she meets the families of people her grandfather saved and veterans who served alongside him. Kristin unearths a lost chapter of her family history and reclaims a missing medal.

Kristin Scott Thomas My Grandparents War was broadcast on SBS ONE at Wednesday 3 November 2021, 06:05. This episode was initially placed on Wednesday 6 May 2020.