Brian Blessed Shocked By Unexpected Family Reunion | Who Do You Think You Are

Brian Blessed finds out more about his great-great grandfather’s life with his 13 children before learning that his brother, who he was separated from at the workhouse, makes a reappearance in his life.

In each episode one of Britain's best-loved celebrities traces their family tree to reveal the surprising, extraordinary and often moving stories of their ancestors.

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[danellis-jones]

Brian Blessed is unreal. I love that he exists. Such a bear of a man, but totally in love with every moment of life.

[JustThinkForYourself]

As a Father of three children the concept of workhouses makes me shiver with horror. To imagine a situation where my children could have ended up in these places is enough to make me weep.

We are so incredibly lucky to live in an era where children can live a child's life without the horror their ancestors endured. It makes me so grateful.

[Trek]

Brian: I'm Brian Blessed


Allison: I know - we heard your voice from 30 miles away

[juliaconnell]

I just *adore* Brian Blessed - he is always so full of life, energy & passion - what an absoutely heartbreaking story of these poor children - grateful at least one Blessed survived to give us the absolute gift of Brian

[ttp]

Brian Blessed is a special man. He makes me smile.

[christinethornhill]

Brian was my first ' crush ' when he played the role of Fancy Smith in Z-Cars ! And he still remains within my old heart to this day . He's just Adorable ❤️

[keep_it_real_]

He is so passionate and full of positive energy...he can be so sweet and soft then huge and scary...what a man

[leonbrooks]

It must be every librarians nightmare to have the booming voice of Brian Blessed walk in.

[kcmac]

I can't explain why I adore him, I just do..

[allys]

Poor children, especially the girl being called an idiot. It’s sweet to see Brian’s concern over the children.

[growingstrong]

The British should raise memorials to those who died and were taken in Workhouses, a cruel and inhumane way of treating vulnerable people .

[moetop]

I don't think I have ever been as anxious as seeing Brian in a library. This is the quietest I have ever seen him. Who else was hoping he found a relative named Gordon that was still alive.

[jasonpeters]

Don't think you will find anyone who doesn't like Brian he is a legend

[benwhitechef]

I've always wanted my sat nav to be narrated by Brian Blessed

[thesandwich]

Alison seems like an absolutely lovely lady. I always like seeing people who clearly relish what they do.

[christhesmith]

Making me cry seeing Brian go through this. He's really feeling for them.

[jeannekozuszek]

Love the enthusiasm and the joy of finding the information

[tish]

I really wish you would post the COMPLETE episode, what will twelve minutes of such a fine program help me, please help me, post the whole episode! 😭

[VDPEFi]

Imagine Brian walking into that work house and scooping those children up. Hit me in the feels this did.

[picklesthewise]

Those poor boys. I cried when the baby sister died. 😪