Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins delves into the German branch of her family, uncovering a harrowing tale of refugees fleeing back and forth across east European borders during the Second World War.
It's not surprising that Sue Perkins finds plenty of humour in her family tree, even in the poignant stories of an orphaned grandfather and a great-grandfather interned as an enemy alien during the First World War. But when she delves into the German branch of her family, who were living in eastern Europe through the Second World War, she uncovers a harrowing tale of refugees fleeing back and forth across borders between Nazi and Soviet control. Itβs a reminder for Sue that history is full of real people who βalways pay the price for the decisions that the big guys make.β
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Sue and Mel examine a photo taken at Sue's parents' wedding
Duration: 01:34
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Sue discovers that her family were well-to-do in Lithuania
Duration: 01:33
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00:42The Jingle Dogs
Waltz of The Snowflakes
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Perkins |
| Narrator | Phil Davis |
| Director | Sue Hills |
| Executive Producer | Colette Flight |
| Series Editor | Sarah Feltes |
| Production Company | Wall to Wall Media |
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- Thu 26 May 2022 21:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ One except Scotland & Scotland HD
- Fri 27 May 2022 22:40ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ One Scotland & Scotland HD only
- Tue 31 May 2022 22:40ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Tue 31 May 2022 23:40ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
Thu 9 Jun 2022 02:00- Thu 18 Jul 2024 21:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ One except HD, Wales & Wales HD
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