Marvin Humes
DJ, presenter and former member of boy band JLS, Marvin Humes looks at his Jamaican and his English heritage, finding exceptional stories on both sides of the family.
DJ, presenter and former member of boy band JLS, Marvin Humes delves into his Jamaican and his English heritage, and finds exceptional stories on both sides of the family.
Deep in the Jamaican countryside, Marvin's discoveries about the lives of his black ancestors during the time of slavery turn his expectations upside down.
In England, Marvin's follows the trail of his great-grandfather about whom he knows almost nothing. But Marvin's research reveals a hero, who overcame a traumatic childhood to play a part in one of the most dramatic events of the Second World War.
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Marvin discovers that his ancestor was a slave owner
Duration: 01:34
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00:00JLS
Beat Again
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Marvin Humes |
| Series Producer | Sarah Feltes |
| Director | Robin Dashwood |
| Executive Producer | Colette Flight |
| Production Company | Wall to Wall Media |
Broadcasts
- Mon 6 Aug 2018 21:00
- Tue 7 Aug 2018 23:20±«Óãtv One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Tue 7 Aug 2018 23:45±«Óãtv One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
Fri 17 Aug 2018 00:15- Tue 9 Apr 2024 21:00±«Óãtv One except Wales & Wales HD
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