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DNA Trail

A young woman's deathbed promise to her father takes her on a remarkable journey from the south coast of England to the other side of the world to solve a family mystery.

Radio Solent,9 episodes

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The Promise
Introducing... The Promise
A death-bed promise to solve a family mystery takes a daughter on a remarkable journey.
13 Feb 2025,3 mins
The Promise
1. The Mystery Man
A death-bed promise to solve a family mystery takes a daughter on a remarkable journey.
20 Feb 2025,24 mins
The Promise
2. Pack Up Your Troubles
Laura and her mum Jayne explore World War Two Brighton and reach out to long-lost family.
20 Feb 2025,20 mins
The Promise
3. Feathers Ruffled
A trip to New Zealand creates unbreakable bonds. Laura returns to a shock in the UK.
20 Feb 2025,19 mins
The Promise
4. See You in Court
Laura is forced to go to court after she's denied a DNA test to test Billy's parentage.
20 Feb 2025,26 mins
The Promise
5. More Than Unusual
Laura and Jayne question everything that they think they know after DNA results are in.
20 Feb 2025,26 mins
The Promise
6. The Real Deal
Laura and Jayne meet Billy’s biological family and find the mystery man’s identity.
20 Feb 2025,23 mins
The Promise
7. A Butterfly’s Wing
Laura feels rejected by an outdated law so she takes on the New Zealand government.
20 Feb 2025,20 mins
The Promise
8. Land of the Long White Cloud
Laura embarks on a quest to change New Zealand citizenship law.
20 Feb 2025,23 mins