Through our work in probate genealogy we were proud to work with the BBC on their long-running series Heir Hunters.
The programme, which ran from 2007-18, followed several genealogy firms as they attempt to find missing or unknown heirs, entitled to deceased people’s estates before the British Treasury lawfully collects the money.
Our founder Saul appeared in more than 30 Heir Hunters episodes helping to find heirs far and wide. Here are just a few clips:
Wilkinson: The case of a Cheshire eccentric. A very local case for Saul, with heirs in his childhood village and the revelation of an extra-marital affair between two family members! (August 2018)
Following on from Heir Hunters, Saul was asked to participate in the first series of BBC2’s series A House Through Time, which traced the occupants of a Georgian house in Liverpool. He talked presenter David Olusoga through synagogue marriage records and explained the seating and layout of the synagogue.
After that, Saul was invited to take part in the first series of BBC’s The Empty Housing Scandal (later renamed Britain’s Housing Scandal). He revealed to presenter Matt Allwright the sorts of properties which probate genealogy firms often encounter and the work they do to prepare them for sale and re-occupancy.
Our work has not only featured on national television but also in newspapers, the world over. Here are just a few of the recent articles to feature Brother’s Wish:
First World War medal find brings joy to hero’s Norfolk family – Eastern Daily Press