Episode Details

In this episode of Family Tree Talk, hosts Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward share the latest twists and turns in their family history research. This week, Nathan decided to resist the usual rabbit holes and focus on growing his tree — but puzzling records soon had him questioning what he could safely add. Meanwhile, Helen tuned into her grandmother’s fascinating WW2 memories of working for SIS (Special Intelligence Service), a reminder of the rich family stories waiting to be uncovered. Plus, Helen admits to nearly making a rookie mistake — and shares how to avoid the classic ‘leap before you look’ research trap.