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Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 1: Forrest/Paget

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Series following the work of probate researchers. A man travels 9,000 miles to see his half-sister for the first time. Plus details of two unclaimed estates. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

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

Don't Tell the Bride

Series 10

Episode 4: Ellie & Lee

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Brides give away any say in their big day as the grooms organise the wedding. Lee wants a huge wedding that celebrates his dwarfism with a fairytale Snow White theme. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Matt Fisher
Director:
Matt Fisher
Series Producer:
Alex Raw
Series Producer:
Dean Griffiths
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Manager:
Mitzi David
Editor:
Alex Marsh
Production Company:
Renegade South Ltd

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

Don't Tell the Bride

Series 9

Episode 3: Jaydene & Luke

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Brides-to-be give away any say in their big day. Roller hockey-mad Luke plans a fun wedding for his traditional, family-orientated bride-to-be Jaydene. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Toral Dixit
Director:
Toral Dixit
Series Producer:
Alex Raw
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Manager:
Mitzi David
Production Company:
Renegade South Ltd

Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 14: Percival/Walley

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. The search for heirs of a Romford lady reveals a link to the story that inspired the film Made in Dagenham. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 13: Smith/Dennis

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. A surprise phone call gets the heir hunters searching for relatives of a well-loved Leicestershire lady. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 19: Chase/Wilson

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. Heirs to the estate of a popular Sussex man learn about their remarkable grandfather, a priest. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 17: Harrison/Robinson

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. Heir hunters take on a case involving a large family and a common surname, leading to a nightmare search. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 16: Cole/De La Salle

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. The search is on for relatives of a south London lady, but there is a surprise twist in store. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 18: Winser/MacLennan

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. The search is on for relatives of a Lambeth lady, but there is a question mark over the value of her estate. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 15: Southall/Howard

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. Heir hunters search for beneficiaries to a £100,000 estate and discover a connection to gun making in Birmingham. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 10: Chatfield/Haddon

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. Friends of a Battersea lady who travelled the world call in the heir hunters to try to find her family. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 11: Doheny/Cole

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. A Dagenham lady uncovers a link to Whitechapel and the Jack the Ripper murders. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 8: Smithers/Dippie

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. The search is on for relatives of a boat fanatic. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 9: Charlwood/Jones

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. The race is on to find relatives of a Kent lady, but her father's side of the family causes headaches for the team. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 11

Episode 6: Skudder/Knowles

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Available for years

Series following the work of probate researchers. The search is on to find relatives of a Londoner who overcame tragedy to become a celebrated jazz singer. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
John Widdup
Executive Producer:
Tim Quicke
Production Company:
Flame Television