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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 12 Episode 1 of 7

Quick Summary

Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell narrate the tale of a woman determined to honour her mother’s final request. She seeks to bring her brother back together with his birth family, fulfilling the wish in a race against time before it is too late.

About This Program

The programme is presented by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell, who together guide viewers through a single episode that centres on a personal family quest. Their roles as narrators give the story a clear, conversational flow, allowing the audience to follow the events as they unfold. At its heart, the episode follows a woman determined to honour her mother’s final request. Her mother’s dying wish is for her brother to be reunited with the family he was born into, and the woman sets out to make that wish a reality. The narrative tracks her efforts to bridge the gap between her brother and his biological relatives. The story is driven by the emotional weight of a last wish, highlighting how a single promise can shape an entire journey. By focusing on the woman’s commitment, the programme underscores the lengths people will go to for family, even when the path is uncertain. Throughout, Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell provide context and commentary, helping to frame each step of the reunion process. Their narration ties together the personal stakes and the broader significance of reconnecting a brother with his birth family, delivering a concise yet compelling account of one family’s pursuit of closure.

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Long Lost Family broadcasts on Really at 4:00pm, Monday, 2 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Runtime60 mins
DirectorEd Wright

Cast & Crew

EW
Ed WrightDirector
JD
John DoelDirector
PL
NC
SB
Sally BentonExecutive-producer
DM
Davina McCallPresenter
NS
Nicki StokerSeries-producer
DH