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John Humphrys

Episode 4 of 4

John Humphrys explores his Welsh ancestry and learns about the shipwreck that changed the course of his family history.

BBC journalist and Mastermind host John Humphrys makes a poignant journey to his home town of Cardiff in search of his Welsh ancestry. Joined by his brother Graham, John learns of the shipwreck that changed the course of his family history and the moving story of his great grandmother's childhood in an orphanage.

29 minutes

Last on

Mon 19 May 201422:35

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Credits

RoleContributor
ParticipantJohn Humphrys
ProducerGeoff Evans
DirectorGeoff Evans
Executive ProducerPaul Llewelyn Lewis

Broadcasts

  • Mon 16 Dec 201319:30
  • Fri 28 Feb 201420:30
  • Sat 1 Mar 201418:45
  • Mon 19 May 201422:35

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