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Channel 4 has commissioned a second season of My Grandparents\u2019 War<\/em>, which will feature Keira Knightley, Kit Harington, Toby Jones and Emeli Sand\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Filmed in locations from the killing fields of Kenya to the mountains of Italy\u2019s Monte Cassino, season two sees each star retrace their grandparents\u2019 footsteps and explore their stories from 20th-century conflicts.<\/p>\n

Directors of the series are Francis Hanly, Tom McCarthy and Erica Gornall. Rebecca Fairbank is a senior producer. Wonderhood Studios\u2019 Tom Anstiss and Samantha Anstiss are executive producers. The second season is produced in association with MyHeritage.<\/p>\n

The first season featured Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas and Carey Mulligan.<\/p>\n

My Grandparents\u2019 War<\/em> is distributed by All3Media International and has already secured presales with PBS in the U.S., SBS in Australia and CBC in Canada.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m delighted at the range of stories and caliber of talent involved in this series,\u201d said Madonna Benjamin, commissioning editor at Channel 4. \u201cAs well as exploring fascinating moments in seminal historical periods, what this program does like no other is to show audiences a side of these A-list stars that we rarely see sharing with us family stories and intimate histories that are both relatable and moving.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s such an honor to collaborate with Kit, Keira, Emeli and Toby,\u201d Tom Anstiss said. \u201cThey bring real emotional depth, compassion and deliver a fresh new insight into seismic events in social history. Our series is packed with jaw-dropping revelations and headline-grabbing stories. From the most controversial spying operation of the 20th century to the fight for independence in Africa, the stars\u2019 authored films throw the audience into riveting untold stories of our recent history.\u201d<\/p>\n

Samantha Anstiss added, \u201cThe teams have produced a beautifully composed series with celebrities who engage with a compelling curiosity and real emotional candor as they uncover the incredible stories behind the pivotal roles their grandparents played in seminal moments of history and reveal their deep reflections on the human cost of war and its impact on generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aaron Godfrey, VP of marketing at MyHeritage, said, \u201cMyHeritage is delighted to have partnered with My Grandparents\u2019 War<\/em>, which will bring the meaningful experience of discovering one\u2019s family history into millions of homes. MyHeritage\u2019s sophisticated tools and rich historical data repository enabled the celebrities to take their own emotional journey to uncover the remarkable deeds of their ancestors and connect with their heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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