Actor Kevin Whately, best known for his role as Inspector Morse's sidekick Lewis, begins his search in Newcastle, but is surprised to find his exploration into his family history takes him to a country estate in Surrey.
Looking back still further, Kevin's research leads him to uncover ancestors who were prominent figures during the English Civil war.
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