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Heir Hunters

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Series following the work of heir hunters

Series following the work of heir hunters, probate detectives looking for distant relatives of people who have died without making a will

Heir Hunters: Series 7

Liz Robinson

Matthew Gordon

John Widdup

Heir Hunters: Series 7: Episode 5: Holt/Epstein

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Episode 5

Episode 5: Holt/Epstein

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Holt/Epstein

BBC One - Heir Hunters, Series 7, Holt/Epstein

The heir hunters discover the story of Jewish artist Jehuda Epstein.

A look at the work of probate researchers. The story of Jewish artist Jehuda Epstein, whose paintings were among thousands of artworks seized by the Nazis in the Second World War.

It is a busy day in the offices of the heir hunters as they try to track down relatives of a man whose family were involved in the textile trade. And the fascinating story of Jewish artist Jehuda Epstein, whose paintings were among thousands of artworks plundered by the Nazis in World War II. Now, though, one of Epstein's paintings is ready to be returned to his heirs. Plus details of unclaimed estates for which heirs still need to be found.

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Series following the work of probate detectives.

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