I agree that the stories of the grandfathers were interesting, but felt that the program didn't explain anything at all about how to research military ancestors - a shame, as I would like to make more progress with mine & would have welcomed some tips!
I don't have a problem with the BBC name 'opening doors' for the celebrity researchers, provided some mention is made of how we lesser mortals would manage in the same circumstances.
I think the BBC's decision not to probe Robert's family and their matrimonial difficulties was a good one. There is too much prurient tv these days and no-one can now ascertain what the circumstances were for these folk, so we would be forced to speculate.
While it is true that many of us have found infant deaths in our families, it is a greater shock when they are within living memory. In so many ways we think we have progressed...
I am glad no-one is thinking of contacting Robert directly. I was sure common sense would prevail, although it is exciting to think, however briefly, that we might have found something the Beeb missed!
kind regards, Arranroots
