Gary Lineker: My Grandad's War (2019)
Overview
Presenter and former England football captain Gary Lineker follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, Stanley Abbs, to explore a brutal but often overlooked chapter of World War Two.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.364 |
Directed By
Sue Hills
Crew
Colette Flight
Sue Hills
Hannah Richards
Joe Taylor
Jack Coathupe
TOP CAST
Gary Lineker
Himself
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