The British Invasion

Season 2 Episode 8

Explore the British influence in the lives of Deepak Chopra, Sally Field and Sting.

Sally Field learns that she descends from William Bradford, who helped the Puritans establish their new lives in colonial America. Deepak Chopra’s family pledged their loyalty to the British in hopes of achieving a higher place in society, and Sting’s ancestors, who fueled Great Britain’s world dominance during the Pax Britannica by building its merchant ships.

AIR DATE 11/11/14

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Monday, Jun 9 at 4pm TPT 2
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Tuesday, Jun 10 at 7pm TPT 2
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Wednesday, Jun 11 at 1am TPT 2
#808 - Songs of the Past |
Wednesday, Jun 11 at 2pm TPT 2
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Saturday, Jun 14 at 5pm TPT 2

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