Ralf Little
Ralf Little heads to Orkney to investigate his grandfather Arthur’s role in one of the most important battles of the Second World War. He also finds an international footballer in the family.
Death in Paradise star Ralf Little leaves the sun-drenched Caribbean well behind as he heads to the Orkney Islands off the north coast of Scotland to investigate his grandfather Arthur’s experiences during the Second World War. Ralf is astonished to discover that Arthur was caught up in one of the most important battles of the conflict.
Looking into another branch of his family, Ralf is thrilled to confirm a family rumour that he has a Welsh international footballer on his family tree. Once a serious footballer himself, Ralf’s joy turns to despair when he learns that his great-grandfather’s devotion to the beautiful game was severely tested by a wave of religious fervour that swept through Wales in the early 1900s.
Finally, on returning to his hometown of Manchester, Ralf is delighted to learn that another ancestor played a key role in the development of this great industrial city.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Ralf Little |
Narrator | Phil Davis |
Executive Producer | Colette Flight |
Series Editor | Sarah Feltes |
Director | Kemi Majekodunmi |
Broadcasts
- Thu 30 Jun 2022 21:00
- Thu 7 Jul 2022 01:20
- Fri 24 May 2024 16:15
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