Saved by a Stranger

202159m

Anita Rani explores the experiences of 2 people thrown together by a major event in modern history who have since become separated. The series follows them as they try to find the individual who helped them.

Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2021

Still image for Saved by a Stranger season 1 episode 1: Karl and Emina

1. Karl and Emina

A man caught up in the 7/7 terror attacks searches for the stranger who held his hand, and a woman whose family fled war-torn Bosnia looks for the doctor who helped them escape.

Still image for Saved by a Stranger season 1 episode 2: Marc and Peter

2. Marc and Peter

An activist diagnosed with HIV in the 1980s searches for the therapist who gave him hope for the future, and a man shot during the Troubles looks for the nurse who was his ‘angel'.

Still image for Saved by a Stranger season 1 episode 3: David and Darryl

3. David and Darryl

A Falklands naval veteran tracks down survivors from his squadron, and a migrant to 60s Britain searches for the teachers who helped him overcome childhood racism and xenophobia.

Still image for Saved by a Stranger season 1 episode 4: George, Peter and Clare

4. George, Peter and Clare

Twin brothers who fled Nazi Germany search for the family who helped them escape, and a woman who housed 21 child refugees from Bosnia looks for their mystery schoolgirl translator.

Cast

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Anita Rani

Self - Presenter

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