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Marvin Humes

DJ, presenter and former member of boy band JLS, Marvin Humes looks at his Jamaican and his English heritage, finding exceptional stories on both sides of the family.

DJ, presenter and former member of boy band JLS, Marvin Humes delves into his Jamaican and his English heritage, and finds exceptional stories on both sides of the family.

Deep in the Jamaican countryside, Marvin's discoveries about the lives of his black ancestors during the time of slavery turn his expectations upside down.

In England, Marvin's follows the trail of his great-grandfather about whom he knows almost nothing. But Marvin's research reveals a hero, who overcame a traumatic childhood to play a part in one of the most dramatic events of the Second World War.

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58 minutes

Signed Audio described

Last on

Tue 9 Apr 2024 21:00

Music Played

  • JLS

    Beat Again

Credits

Role Contributor
Participant Marvin Humes
Series Producer Sarah Feltes
Director Robin Dashwood
Executive Producer Colette Flight
Production Company Wall to Wall Media

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