Actress Keira Knightley learns new stories of her grandparents’ amazing wartime feats.

Keira Knightley My Grandparents’ War

Premiered April 18, 2023
Keira Knightley

Actress Keira Knightley (Pride and Prejudice, Atonement) has starred in several films set during World War II, yet admits she never knew much about her grandparents’ actual wartime experiences. Now, through conversations with family members and historians, she learns of the triumphs and tragedies her grandparents faced during some of the biggest conflicts of the century.

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My Grandparents’ War

Follow international stars as they journey into the past to learn about their grandparents’ wartime experiences, and discover the extraordinary impact of global conflict on their families.

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