Heir Hunters
Heir Hunters is a TV show on BBC1. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 17 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in March 2024.
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Maureen Gallagher's case, worth over £250k, uncovers the fascinating histories of German nationals who were married to Brits during both world wars, and the hardships it brought. (S12 Ep20)
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1:05:00The case of John Trevor Hoyle reveals how a relative's career helped change public perception of disability guide dogs. (S12 Ep19)
1:05:00In Eileen Holmes's case, research leads to a heroic cousin who was a founding member of the SAS and involved in some of the most daring campaigns of World War II. (S12 Ep18)
1:05:00The case of Freda Packman uncovers the intriguing history of one of the UK's first stunt pilots, as well as revealing several tragic stories on the paternal side of the family. (S12 Ep17)
1:05:00When a member of the public tells probate researchers about a house that's been empty for years, Michael Buerk and the team set out to trace Elizabeth Dean's next of kin. (S12 Ep16)
1:05:00The death of David Ray reveals how a father and son lived separate lives under the same roof for more than 50 years. And the team get an insight into a secretive religious sect. (S12 Ep15)
1:05:00An advert in a local newspaper set the team on the exciting trail to find the late Andrew Hughes' family. They uncover an unusual career on the railways during their search. (S12 Ep14)
1:05:00Michael Buerk and the hunters take on the case of Peter Kelly, a retired haulier with a large house and garden full of cars. And the case of Ivy Henshaw uncovers a rich history. (S12 Ep13)
1:05:00There's tough competition for the high-value estate of Richard Thomas Evans, so the hunters pool all their resources. They also uncover a war hero who died in a tragic accident. (S12 Ep9)
1:05:00As the hunters work on the case of Maureen Newydomyi, they find an heir living in one of the world's most famous and recognisable addresses. (S12 Ep8)
1:05:00The case of John Powney, whose love for music and vast record collection could lead to unexpected riches for his heirs. A birth certificate error sends the team on the wrong path. (S12 Ep7)
1:05:00Michael Buerk follows the team on the valuable case of Alexander Gibb who left two properties behind. The search for heirs uncovers country estates and a history of landed gentry. (S12 Ep6)
1:05:00The team search for heirs to a significant inheritance and uncover a family secret that throws everything on its head, diverting the money in a different direction. (S12 Ep5)
1:05:00The team take on the high-value estate of much-loved entertainer Gerald Bryce, who worked at one of Britain's most popular holiday camps in its heyday. (S12 Ep4)
1:05:00The case of James Cheetham reveals a sporting legend, as well as the tragedy of one of Britain's worst transport disasters, which took the lives of some of his family. (S12 Ep3)
1:05:00When Charlie Graves' friends contact the team to find family in time for his funeral, they discover that he was involved in one of the most bitter industrial disputes in history. (S12 Ep2)
1:05:00The genealogy detectives return as they find more heirs to unclaimed fortunes. The team make a surprise discovery about a retired postman... could he've been a secret millionaire? (S12 Ep1)