World of Secrets

Searching for Soldier Dad

DNA detectives track down the British soldiers who fathered children in Kenya then disappeared. The mothers and children were left without support. We join the quest for justice.

Episodes (7 available)

Searching for Soldier Dad

Trailer

DNA detectives track down the British soldiers who fathered children in Kenya.

13 Apr 2026

3 mins

Searching for Soldier Dad

1. Love story

Why don’t I have a father? Cathy wants answers from her mum Maggie

20 Apr 2026

34 mins

Searching for Soldier Dad

2. Eureka

How did the hunt for an American serial killer inspire DNA detectives in Kenya?

20 Apr 2026

34 mins

Searching for Soldier Dad

3. Ghosts

Cathy and Peter confront their demons, and get life changing news

20 Apr 2026

37 mins

Searching for Soldier Dad

4. The dads

Orphan Yvonne gets some shocking news. And a father speaks

20 Apr 2026

30 mins

Searching for Soldier Dad

5. Answers

A shock court appearance and we put questions to the British Army

20 Apr 2026

42 mins

Searching for Soldier Dad

6. Update

What's happened since the last episode?

6 Aug 2026

23 mins