Heir Hunters

  

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Heir HuntersThe race is on to find the heirs of a former member of the Royal College of Surgeons who died without leaving a will. Plus: the lady whose father was a famous pigeon keeper. (S7 Ep4) [S]Fri, Aug 7, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe search for heirs to a Welsh school site reveals a surprising connection to a former president of the USA. And the hunters search for relatives of a Liverpudlian lady. (S7 Ep3) [S]Thu, Aug 6, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe team finally solve an old case, revealing the story of a pilot who died in WWII. And former weather presenter Michael Fish learns that he's the heir to an unclaimed estate. (S7 Ep2) [S]Wed, Aug 5, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe team search for relatives of a man who travelled the world and could have been a spy, and investigate the estate of a lady whose family made their living on the railways. (S7 Ep1) [S]Tue, Aug 4, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersIn Dorset, the team race against time to unlock the history of a sprawling family that includes a former naval police officer and an ever-growing list of hidden family members. (S10 Ep20) [S]Mon, Aug 3, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersTwo properties go under the hammer in a high-value case. But to work out the heir, the team has the small matter of working out who the deceased actually was. (S10 Ep19) [S]Fri, Jul 31, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersWhen a lift attendant's Leeds home goes up for auction, the team unravel the family history of her grandad, who worked his way up through society to become a top chauffeur. (S10 Ep18) [S]Thu, Jul 30, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe team take on a search just in on the Government's Bona Vacantia list that leads them to Lancashire, where they uncover a family hero who flew Wellington bombers during WWII. (S10 Ep17) [S]Wed, Jul 29, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersIn a case with its roots planted firmly in London's East End, the team investigate an immigrant Jewish family who survived the horrors of Europe only to endure the Blitz. (S10 Ep16) [S]Tue, Jul 28, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe team race to find relatives on one of their most valuable ever cases. When an NHS pathologist dies, the search leads to a family torn apart by tuberculosis. (S10 Ep15) [S]Mon, Jul 27, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersIn Kent, the house clearance of a retired lathe operator uncovers a large family, but surname changes don't add up and illegitimate births mean many won't be entitled. (S10 Ep13) [S]Thu, Jul 23, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersWhen a retired chambermaid with half a dozen siblings dies leaving no will, the hunt is on to work out who might benefit. Census records provide crucial links. (S10 Ep12) [S]Wed, Jul 22, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe team work the case of a woman from Essex. As they dig into her records, the search moves to the Midlands and the steam railway, where her grandad worked as an engine driver. (S10 Ep11) [S]Tue, Jul 21, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe hunters face stiff competition on a case in Wales, as they uncover the courageous exploits of a family member in the deserts of Egypt at the turn of the century. (S10 Ep10) [S]Mon, Jul 20, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe hunters investigate the case of someone who doesn't exist! And a dig through census records uncovers the story of a grandfather who worked on the early London Underground. (S10 Ep9) [S]Fri, Jul 17, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersHeirs to the estate of a popular Sussex man learn about their remarkable grandfather, a priest in the British Orthodox church. (S11 Ep19) [S]Fri, Jul 10, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersIt's dÂejÁa vu for the hunters as they investigate an estate where relatives will be inheriting for the second time in three years. And the search is on for relatives of a boat fan. (S11 Ep8) [S]Thu, Jun 25, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThe case of a man from Tooting reveals an ancestor who was one of Britain's early tobacco merchants. And the flat of a retired postal worker leads to a valuable discovery. (S11 Ep7) [S]Wed, Jun 24, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThe search is on to find relatives of a south Londoner who overcame tragedy to become a celebrated jazz singer. A mysterious discovery threatens to undermine weeks of research. (S11 Ep6) [S]Tue, Jun 23, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThere's a surprise as the hunters track down relatives of a retired insurance worker, and the case of a bus fanatic reveals how a band of servicemen defended Britain's shores. (S11 Ep5) [S]Mon, Jun 22, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersWhen a ballroom-dancing fanatic dies without leaving a will, the race is on to find heirs to his valuable estate. (S11 Ep4) [S]Fri, Jun 19, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThe search for heirs of a retired dressmaker uncovers tales of boxing and bigamy, and the tragic story of a family decimated by the Holocaust. (S11 Ep3) [S]Thu, Jun 18, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThe search is on for heirs to the million-pound estate of Douglas McMurrich, a retired engineer who was survived by his 76-year-old pet tortoise. (S11 Ep2) [S]Wed, Jun 17, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersWhile on the case of a Leicester City fan, a surprise adoption and travelling ancestors threaten to derail the search for heirs. (S11 Ep1) [S]Tue, Jun 16, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersOne firm investigates the case of a famous Blackpool accordion player - a child prodigy who went on to perform sell-out gigs in the seaside town's hotspots. (S9 Ep10) [S]Mon, Jun 15, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersAs one case goes public, the team are on the road in Southampton, urgently trying to track down multiple beneficiaries to the estate of a local market trader worth over £100,000. (S9 Ep9) [S]Fri, Jun 12, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersA relative tries to track down the rest of his family, and the beneficiaries of a priest embark on a journey to uncover his remarkable dedication to his Manchester parish. (S9 Ep8) [S]Thu, Jun 11, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersOne team trace heirs to a £500,000 fortune and uncover the story of a burlesque dancer who performed at Soho's famous The Windmill club throughout World War II. (S9 Ep7) [S]Wed, Jun 10, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersA firm visit the home of a Norwich newspaper man and uncover a pension payout of £30,000. And their research reveals the heroic tale of Second World War minesweepers. (S9 Ep6) [S]Tue, Jun 9, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersOne heir visits the home of a relative she never knew - just minutes down the road - and is sad to find how her relative was left heartbroken and housebound after his wife's death. (S9 Ep5) [S]Mon, Jun 8, 8:55 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThe estate of a man causes a headache for the heir hunters. Plus: the moving story of a man whose troubled childhood led him to become estranged from his adoptive family. (S7 Ep9) [S]Fri, May 16, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe team race to find heirs to a recently advertised unclaimed estate and discover a surprise connection in Malta. Plus: the story of a Lincolnshire family divided by hardship. (S7 Ep8) [S]Thu, May 15, 10:00 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThe team race to find living relatives of a man whose father was a magician. And we learn how the hunters were able to tell a family about an aunt they never knew they had. (S7 Ep7) [S]Thu, May 15, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersA new heir appears on a case the team thought was complete, the heir on another estate learns about a deceased chess champion relative, and a story of wartime aviation is revealed. (S7 Ep6) [S]Wed, May 14, 10:00 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThis episode unfolds the fascinating story of Jewish artist Jehuda Epstein, whose paintings were stolen by the Nazis. Now one of his paintings is ready to be returned to his heirs. (S7 Ep5) [S]Wed, May 14, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe race is on to find the heirs of a former member of the Royal College of Surgeons who died without leaving a will. Plus: the lady whose father was a famous pigeon keeper. (S7 Ep4) [S]Tue, May 13, 10:00 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThe search for heirs to a Welsh school site reveals a surprising connection to a former president of the USA. And the hunters search for relatives of a Liverpudlian lady. (S7 Ep3) [S]Tue, May 13, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe team finally solve an old case, revealing the story of a pilot who died in WWII. And former weather presenter Michael Fish learns that he's the heir to an unclaimed estate. (S7 Ep2) [S]Mon, May 12, 10:00 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThe team search for relatives of a man who travelled the world and could have been a spy, and investigate the estate of a lady whose family made their living on the railways. (S7 Ep1) [S]Mon, May 12, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe fascinating, gruesome history of barbershops is revealed, as the team grapple with an enormous family tree. (S8 Ep20) [S]Fri, May 9, 10:00 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersCan the team find beneficiaries to an £11k unclaimed estate? And the search for relatives of a Cheshire man reveals a connection to the golden age of British coach travel. (S8 Ep19) [S]Fri, May 9, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe search is on for relatives of a Korean war veteran who died in London. And we hear the story of a Shropshire woman whose assets included jewellery with a royal connection. (S8 Ep18) [S]Thu, May 8, 10:00 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThe team search for relatives of an Essex lady. And a case from the archives reveals a family's link to Burma, and tells the dramatic story of how they escaped when war broke out. (S8 Ep17) [S]Thu, May 8, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersA £200,000 case proves a tough nut to crack and reveals the story of a tragic accident on the LMS railways. And a surprising family secret is uncovered on a 20-year-old case. (S8 Ep16) [S]Wed, May 7, 10:00 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThe hunters take on the unclaimed estate of a Nottinghamshire lady, and the search for heirs to another estate reveals the fascinating tale of working life on Britain's waterways. (S8 Ep15) [S]Wed, May 7, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe team visit one of the beneficiaries of a £65,000 estate, which reveals remarkable information about one of his ancestors' time in India. (S8 Ep14) [S]Tue, May 6, 10:00 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThe search is on for heirs to the six-figure estate of a talented linguist. And we hear the story of how name changes in a Jewish family tested the team's research skills. (S8 Ep13) [S]Tue, May 6, 8:55 amMore 465 mins
Heir HuntersThe unclaimed estate of an actor unearths the romantic story of a young couple who fled to Gretna Green - but later found themselves as front-page news. (S8 Ep12) [S]Mon, May 5, 9:15 amMore 450 mins
Heir HuntersThe death of a popular Manchester man sparks the search for heirs to his £20,000 estate, but the team have their work cut out when they discover that part of the family emigrated. (S8 Ep11) [S]Fri, May 2, 10:00 amMore 460 mins
Heir HuntersThe race is on to find heirs to the £100,000 estate of a Southsea lady, and the search uncovers a romantic story of a husband and wife who met while serving in the Navy. (S8 Ep10) [S]Fri, May 2, 8:55 amMore 465 mins