91-year-old Jean was evacuated in World War II. She never saw her mother again and was told that she died before the war ended. She appeared on series three of DNA Family Secrets to try and find out if the stories about her mother’s death were true.

Why did you think the story about your mum’s death was untrue?

What was your life like when you grew up?

How did you feel when you were told we had found your mother?

What was it like to see a photograph of your mother?

What was it like to find out that your mother had never forgotten you?

What’s it like having lots of new family members?

Are you still in touch with all your new family members?

Have you been to see your mother’s grave?

The Curious Case of Kaspar Hauser - Professor Turi King

Professor Turi King is a scientist, presenter, speaker and author who is passionate about communicating science to the public. She is best known for her work in ”cracking one of the biggest forensic DNA cases in history” during the exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England. She is also currently featuring on BBC2‘s DNA Family Secrets, produced by Minnow films.