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Heir Hunters

Series 10 Reversions

Episode 13: Priddy/Groombridge

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Series following the work of probate researchers. The house clearance of a retired lathe operator uncovers a large family, but surname changes don't add up. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10 Reversions

Episode 14: Arnold/Goldston

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Series following the work of probate researchers. The team endeavour to crack a new treasury case before a rival firm gets there first. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10 Reversions

Episode 15: Kirk/Horseman

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Series following the work of probate researchers. When an NHS pathologist passes away, the search leads to a family torn apart by tuberculosis. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10 Reversions

Episode 16: Harris/Palmer

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Series following the work of probate researchers. It is an emotional journey for heirs who learn how their father's army deeds made him one of WWII's silent heroes. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10 Reversions

Episode 17: Street/Clarkson

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Series following the work of probate researchers. The competition is on as Heir Hunters tackle a case just in on the government's Bona Vacantia list. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10

Episode 7: Houlden/Pickwell

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One South WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Series following the work of probate researchers. Adoption, the workhouse and the stigma of illegitimacy in the early 20th century are revealed in the history of a St Albans man. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10

Episode 3: Riggin/Chenery

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Series following the work of probate researchers. Heir hunters try to trace the family of a former accountant and a team looks into a villager who left money hidden in his house. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10

Episode 17: Street/Clarkson

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Series following the work of probate researchers. The competition is on as the Heir Hunters tackle a case just in on the government's Bona Vacantia list. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10

Episode 16: Harris/Palmer

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Documentary series. The probate researchers investigate an immigrant Jewish family who survived the horrors of Europe to endure the devastation of London in the Blitz. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10

Episode 10: Carter/Bradley

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Series following the work of probate researchers. In Margate, Heir Hunters are led to a large family of wheeler-dealers - fruiterers and greengrocers - scattered as far as Canada. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
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

Heir Hunters

Series 10 Reversions

Episode 2: Riggin/Chenery

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Series following the work of probate researchers. Heir hunters try to trace the family of a former accountant, and a team looks into a villager who left money hidden in his house. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10 Reversions

Episode 4: Francis/Gammon

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Series following the work of probate researchers. Heir hunters work on a tough case in Littlehampton, while another team uncovers the story of a man in the music industry. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10 Reversions

Episode 5: Wootton/Watson

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Series following the work of probate researchers. A case centred on Guernsey brings up heartbreaking tales of families torn apart by war. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10 Reversions

Episode 1: Rixon/Hall

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Series following the work of probate researchers. Heir hunters try to find the family of a reclusive painter, while a team looks at a family whose members took part in WWII. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10 Reversions

Episode 11: Griffiths/Nash

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Series following the work of probate detectives. Two properties go under the hammer on a high-value case, but first the team need to establish the identity of the deceased. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10 Reversions

Episode 6: Houlden/Pickwell

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Series following the work of probate researchers. Adoption, the workhouse and the stigma of illegitimacy in the early 20th century are revealed in the history of a St Albans man. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television

Heir Hunters

Series 10 Reversions

Episode 7: Radmall/Hawkesworth

Duration: 29 minutes

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

Series following the work of probate researchers. Competition is intense as firms battle to find heirs on a high-value treasury case worth close to half a million pounds. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Alison Vann
Executive Producer:
Matt Gordon
Production Company:
Flame Television