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Heir Hunters

Series 6

Episode 1: Cornish/Nearne

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Pipe maker Albert Cornish lived in Hackney in London until his death in 2004. In the search to track down the rightful beneficiaries to Albert's estate, the heir hunters puzzle over whether Albert owned the home he lived in all his life.

And the search for heirs of Eileen Nearne reveals her incredible secret: she worked undercover as a spy in World War II.

Plus, details of unclaimed estates where heirs still need to be found. Show less

Contributors

Series Producer:
Harriet Scott
Series Producer:
Harriet Scott
Executive Producer:
Matthew Gordon
Executive Producer:
Matthew Gordon

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