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(31 Posts)
OldMeg Tue 14-Aug-18 07:44:37

I thought his great grandfather came to England and served in the Kings Rifles but never actually saw active service in WW1. His mental issues were caused by the attacks on his native town in Latvia when he was a boy.

travelsafar Tue 14-Aug-18 07:31:02

Love this prog and watch it every time it is aired. I agree las tnight was very moving. The one staring Boy George was also very sad.

BlueBelle Tue 14-Aug-18 06:18:16

I thought it was excellent I like Rob Rinder I think he’s got a kind heart and even his somewhat silly Judge Rinder show often show his very thoughtful and kind side

Washerwoman Tue 14-Aug-18 05:12:37

Same here.DH and I nearly didn't watch as not always in the mood to concentrate,but we were completely riveted and both very moved.Indeed I've woken very early -again and frustratingly !and it's still on my mind.I'd never heard of Rob Rinder prior to Strictly ,but what a thoughtful and erudite man he seems to be.

tiredoldwoman Tue 14-Aug-18 05:10:01

Yes, I watched it too . I usually switch off his programme but this moved me . His love and concern for his family and the subsequent tears were genuine .

callgirl1 Tue 14-Aug-18 00:00:26

I saw this earlier, featuring Rob Rinder, a very emotional and sad, but also uplifting story of his family`s struggles during WW2, a good few ending up in the gas chambers, plus his great grandfather`s mental problems after serving in WW1 for a part of Russia that is now Latvia. A very emotional programme.