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Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 1: Barker/Rowlinson

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Scotland HD

Series following the work of probate researchers. An unexpected discovery in the case of postman Melvin Barker leads to a potential windfall. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 6: Gibb/Heavens

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Michael Buerk and the heir hunters search for an heir to Alexander Gibb's valuable estate, while a secret is discovered while delving into the case of Robert Heavens. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 8: Newydomyi/Cole

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Michael Buerk and the Heir Hunters take on the case of Maureen Newydomyi, and the team are sent to find Christopher Cole's heirs, despite there being a valid will in place. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 15: Ray/Walker

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

The death of David Ray reveals the separate lives of a father and son in the same house. An act of bravery is uncovered in the search for David Walker's heirs. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 17: Turner/Packman

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Cousins reunite in Marjorie Turner's case, thanks to the heir hunters' hard work. Plus Michael Buerk and the team uncover one of the UK's first stunt pilots. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 2: Graves/Panther

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Michael Buerk and the heir hunters trace the family of Charlie Graves, and the case of Roy Panther reveals he left his mark shining in the universe. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 3: Cheetham/Donaghy

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. The search for heirs to the estate of James Cheetham reveals a family history of both great strength and sadness. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 4: Bryce/McGill

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Michael Buerk and the heir hunters take a gamble on the estate of popular entertainer Gerald Bryce. The case of Elizabeth McGill throws up a double inheritance windfall. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 5: Clench/Rogerson

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Michael Buerk and the Heir Hunters uncover a family secret while tracing heirs to John Clench's estate. The case of Roy Rogerson reveals an exciting career choice. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 9: Evans/Pilmoor

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for years

Michael Buerk and the Heir Hunters take on Richard Thomas Evans' valuable estate, and Wallace Pilmoor's case leads the team to uncover a family history in the chocolate industry. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 7: Powney/Lewis

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for years

Michael Buerk and the Heir Hunters take on the case of John Powney who left a vast record collection, while the team are sent on the wrong path in Alan John Lewis's case. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 10: Burridge/Caines

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Michael Buerk and the heir hunters resort to door knocking in their search for Dorothy Caines's heirs, and Edward Burridge's history reveals a relative loved by celebrities. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 12: Crow/Horsley

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

It is a race for Michael Buerk and the team to beat the competition on Jean Crow's estate. An illegitimate birth proves a stumbling block to finding Phillip Horsley's heirs. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 11: Koskovitch/Burgoyne

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

Weapons discovered in an attic give a clue to a secret life. Michael Buerk and the team's search for heirs in another case reveals links to a criminal past. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 16: Coke/Dean

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

A tip-off about an empty house prompts a search for Elizabeth Dean's heirs. Michael Buerk and the team reveal a colonial link to slavery in Henry Arthur Coke's case. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 13: Kelly/Henshall

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for years

Michael Buerk and the heir hunters discover if Peter Kelly left a windfall as well as his house, while an integral industry of the 19th century lies behind the case of Ivy Henshaw. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 14: Liddell/Andy Hughes

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

The case of David Liddell reveals significant wealth going back generations. An ad in the paper for relatives of Andrew Hughes sets Michael Buerk and the team on an exciting trail. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 19: Copley/Hoyle

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Yorks & LincsLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

The hunt for Joyce Copley's heirs leads to a successful blind musician. One of John Trevor Hoyle's relatives helped change the perception of guide dogs. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television
Producer:
Duncan Cook
Director:
Duncan Cook
Producer:
Melody Lander
Director:
Melody Lander
Producer:
Finn Lehane
Director:
Finn Lehane
Producer:
Kim Lomax
Director:
Kim Lomax
Producer:
Anju Passi
Director:
Anju Passi
Producer:
James Sandy
Director:
James Sandy
Production Manager:
Katie Pawlow
Production Manager:
Anna Wasiuta
Assistant Producer:
Aman Mistry
Production Secretary:
Ryan Coe
Camera Operator:
Danny Spencer
On-line editing:
Michelle Levens
Re-recording mixer:
Timothy Gillett

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 18: Holmes/Barton

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Michael Buerk and the team uncover a founding member of the SAS in Eileen Holmes's family. Audrey Barton's case reveals a relative honoured for his contribution to the country. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 12

Episode 20: Gallagher/Alan Hughes

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Maureen Gallagher's case reveals the hardships of Germans married to Brits during WWI and WWII. An heir to Alan Hughes's estate receives a surprise knock at the door. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Bradbury
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television