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Brian Blessed
Episode 2 of 10
Celebrity genealogy series. Actor Brian Blessed has always loved his unusual name - but has no idea where his Blessed ancestors came from.
Actor Brian Blessed has always loved his unusual name - but has no idea where his Blessed ancestors came from.
Born in Yorkshire he'd always assumed his family were northerners, but digging deeper Brian discovers that his roots lie down south. Here he uncovers the story of his great-great-grandfather Jabez Blessed - a tale of hardship, struggle and survival worthy of Oliver Twist.
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Sun 6 Oct 2019
14:45
BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Brian Blessed |
| Series Producer | Kathryn Taylor |
| Director | Mary Cranitch |
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