My Grandparents’ War

Published on March 22, 2021

My Grandparents’ War

Sundays in April at 8 PM

Repeats Mondays in April at 1 AM

Also airs on Fusion on Sundays at noon beginning April 11

Combining key moments in history with compelling personal stories, this new series takes a fascinating journey into the past to understand the extraordinary impact of World War II on the families of four British actors. Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas and Carey Mulligan each host a one-hour journey into their respective family histories as they travel to historic locations, from the beaches of Dunkirk to the former site of a prisoner-of-war camp in Hong Kong, to retrace their grandparents’ footsteps during the conflict that changed their lives forever.

Helena Bonham Carter

Sunday, April 4, at 8 PM

Repeats Monday, April 5, at 1 AM

Also airs on Fusion on Sunday, April 11, at noon

Helena Bonham Carter learns about the heroism of both sets of her grandparents during WWII—her grandmother, who was an air warden and outspoken politician, and her grandfather, who as a diplomat saved hundreds from the Holocaust.

Mark Rylance

Sunday, April 11, at 8 PM

Repeats Monday, April 12, at 1 AM

Also airs on Fusion on Sunday, April 18, at noon

Actor Mark Rylance explores the extraordinary story of his grandfather, who spent nearly four years as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II, and examines his own beliefs about war and peace in the process.

Kristin Scott Thomas

Sunday, April 18, at 8 PM

Repeats Monday, April 19, at 1 AM

Also airs on Fusion on Sunday, April 25, at noon

Kristin Scott Thomas pieces together a lost chapter of her family history, learning how her grandfather, a Royal Navy officer, saved thousands at Dunkirk and survived some of World War II’s most devastating battles.

Carey Mulligan

Sunday, April 25, at 8 PM

Repeats Monday, April 26, at 1 AM

Also airs on Fusion on Sunday, May 2, at noon

Carey Mulligan travels to Japan to learn about her grandfather’s experience as a British naval officer during World War II, including the Kamikaze attack he survived, and the extent of the devastation he witnessed.

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Follow these Hollywood actors as they examine World War II's impact on their grandparents.