Going Back Giving Back - Season 1

In the first episode, Aled Jones is going back to the 1940s to hear the courageous story of one of the last remaining land girls in Great Britain, who worked the land and fields during World War Two. On her journey, she meets a modern-day veteran and his family who are still struggling with the effects of war. But can she give something back to them with a generous act that will change their lives?

In episode two, Aled is in Oxfordshire to see the extraordinary dogs who have been trained to help children with disabilities. He meets the incredible woman whose disabled son inspired her to make it all possible and introduces her to a brave young boy and his mum whose lives have parallels to her own.

Aled is going back to Paddington in 1999 to hear the story of 'The Lady in the Mask', an incredible woman whose face became the symbol of one of the worst rail disasters of her generation. On their journey, Aled introduces her to an inspiring young woman who has had to deal with her own life-changing injuries.

In episode four, Aled is going back to the 1960s to meet a man whose early life was dominated by one of the worst medical disasters of our time, when thousands of pregnant women took Thalidomide. He's managed to overcome huge adversity and today is a successful artist who paints with his feet and mouth. Aled introduces him to a little boy whose own disabilities mean life is a struggle.

In episode five, Aled is going back to the 1960s to hear the story of an inspirational woman who was lucky enough to experience an idyllic and carefree childhood in a beautiful seaside village in Cornwall. In stark contrast to her own upbringing, she meets a family living in east London, who have never been outside the capital, or even seen the sea.

As a nation, the UK is incredibly giving and Going Back Giving Back is born out of this generosity. Presenter Aled Jones explores people's personal history to see how they can positively change the life of another. Aled goes back to Leeds in the 1970s to hear the story of a little boy whose childhood was left devastated by one of the most notorious serial killers of the generation. On his journey, Aled introduces him to an inspiring and resilient young mother who has also faced her own difficulties. But can he find a way to give something back, and is he able to offer her anything in return?

As a nation, the UK is incredibly giving and Going Back Giving Back is born out of this generosity. Presenter Aled Jones will explore someone's personal history to see how they can positively change the life of another. Aled goes back to the 1960s to meet a man who has managed to overcome huge adversity. He is a successful artist who paints with his feet and mouth, but his early life was dominated by one of the worst medical disasters of our time, which occurred when thousands of pregnant women took the thalidomide drug. Aled introduces him to a little boy with disabilities. Will he be inspired to help him and give him a gift that while make a massive difference to his young life?

As a nation, the UK is incredibly giving and Going Back Giving Back is born out of this generosity. Presenter Aled Jones will explore someone's personal history to see how they can positively change the life of another. Aled goes back to the 1990s to meet Manchester's answer to Billy Elliot. He is a man who had a tough start in life, but against all the odds he has become a success. On the journey, Aled introduces him to an inspiring young dancer who has also faced adversity but is desperate for a break. Can he find a way to help her and give something back with a gift that will change her life?

As a nation, the UK is incredibly giving and Going Back Giving Back is born out of this generosity. Presenter Aled Jones will explore someone's personal history to see how they can positively change the life of another. Aled Jones goes back to the 1930s to hear the remarkable story of how one woman's father rose above his childhood disabilities but lived an adult life shrouded in secrecy. On her journey, she meets an inspirational family who are facing their own difficulties dealing with a young daughter with a very rare illness. Can she find a way to help them, and can she give something back with an extraordinary gift of generosity?

As a nation, the UK is incredibly giving and Going Back Giving Back is born out of this generosity. Presenter Aled Jones will explore someone's personal history to see how they can positively change the life of another. Aled Jones goes back to the 1950s and Northumberland to hear the astonishing tale of a man whose childhood held a shocking secret. Along the way, Aled introduces him to a young man who also had a tough start in life, and although he has the drive and ambition to succeed, he needs a helping hand. Can he find a way to assist him, and can he give him a gift that will transform his life?

Aled Jones goes back to Liverpool in the 1960s to meet a man who escaped a childhood of poverty and has since devoted his entire life to helping others and raising money for charity - over the years, he has raised millions of pounds. Aled introduces him to an inspirational teenager who has also dedicated her life to looking after her sick parent. Can he give something back with a gift that will change her life?

Aled Jones goes back to London in the 1980s to hear how a successful footballer's dreams turned to dust. Instead of giving up, he used his drive and ambition to help him achieve success in life. Aled introduces him to a young woman who has also overcome challenges, but can he find a way to give something back with a gift that will change her life?