BBC viewers were left very emotional on Thursday as they learned of Vicky McClure's tragic family history during the latest episode of Who Do You Think You Are?
BBC viewers were left very emotional on Thursday as they learned of Vicky McClure's tragic family history during the latest episode of Who Do You Think You Are ?
Viewers shared: 'Tears shed for the poor prisoners of war held in Japanese camps in WWII - an emotional watch.' '@Vicky_McClure what a moving emotional experience for you. He really would have been proud of you and your quest. I did something similar a few years ago in N France and it will stay with me for ever.'
Reflecting on her job in the spotlight, Vicky explained that she has 'a very vivid imagination', adding that she's 'battling with it' while exploring Harry's struggle 6,000 miles from home. 'My head's all over the shop and I'm learning information that is just horrific, and it's my great grandad, it's my mum's grandad - it's too close,' she said
She said: 'There's been a lot of it I've not found easy. For all the action-packed shows that I do and the fact that I might seem hard as nails in certain things, I probably couldn't be further from that'.
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