Long Lost Family (UK) S09E06

Long Lost Family UK Season 09 Episode 06
Episode 6 follows two adoptees on a journey to find acceptance. One man, whose feelings of rejection have consumed him for over 20 years, and a woman holding off her wedding until she finds her birth mother.
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This video is NOT being monetized. Uploaded for the love of LLF :)
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Presented by: Davina McCall, Nicky Campbell
Networks: ITV, STV
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Executive producers: Colette Flight, Leanne Klein, Sally Benton, Clare Bradbury, Duncan Coates, Kate Scholefield
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[@claudiawuollet7466]

I always admire how they don't take advantage of someone's grief and let them know the hard news off camera and let them grieve before giving them any news.

[@gordonrobertson9072]

Both the man and lady who run this show are so good at this because both were adopted and both found their birth parents. They are great.

[@Brandon-se3eo]

Yes same … u like the US version… they always tell the person on camera if their parent had died

[@georginahagenhnatiuk662]

Holy smokes. I’ve only seen two shows and they were the best most moving shows ever. The show is managed with such elegance. People are provided such a safe space to make it so raw and translucent. Very profound. The feelings and experience translate. Wow. Blows American shows away. It’s such a gift, this show. With purpose.

[@lang-ed3bk]

this story is very similar to another case on a show that is american. the reunion was absolutely beautiful, one of my favorites; i've rewatched that scene over and over. then i saw this story today, and the reunion reminded me of that one. i've also rewatched this one several times.

[@gabe-po9yi]

I felt so sorry for Flo, too. It was just her and her dad after her mom died when Flo was 7.5 years old, and she had no contact with anyone from her mother’s side. When her dad then later died, she was completely alone. How wonderful the two sisters found each other.

[@rolandrayn4869]

Really heartbreaking for Martin & her mom 6 mths living homeless. Tears flowed freely watching this. But, i now rejoice that they get to meet each other. Thank God.

[@deborahspooner8046]

There is a New Zealand version as well. Out of all, I agree, the UK version is in a class of its own, especially because of its sensitivity at every level.

[@lala55419]

This woman’s sister in the pink is so sweet. I am so glad they met. They are like a perfect match.

[@r.ridderbusch7303]

Cinelic, I thank you so very much for uploading Long Lost Family for us in America. They're so much better than our reunion shows!

[@melindalehan2060]

I think they personalize their backstory more then us one and they share the photos so lets them see resemblence and bond have identity more.

[@Cinelic]

I first encountered the US version, devoured plenty of them and I really enjoyed the show. Then when I started watching the UK version, well yeah, I know what you mean.. 😉

[@Anne--Marie]

There is an American version?

[@joannasaadati8810]

@@Anne--Marie yes it has the same name

[@Anne--Marie]

@@joannasaadati8810 Thank you

[@marcofreitas3844]

That show is freaking off the charts...whoever gives it a thumbs down has no heart.

[@lanebashford3982]

I love these shows. Davina and Nick are so compassionate and kind, and patient. They are the perfect hosts for the show and all of the survivors and family members are part of our bigger family. We are so happy for your findings and reunions. Keep up the good work and the hunt!

[@debifambro1039]

I think Nick was an adopted child. And yes they are the best.

[@Silveranty]

Wow wow wow again. I would have loved to see Martin moms face. She must be a beautiful person. Such wonderful adoptive parents too. The two sisters are also very beautiful. I think they have a lot of love to give.

[@Kathleen5429]

Am I the only one that sees some heartbreak on Martin’s adoptive parents faces when he is talking about how he feels?

[@kulsoomahsan4440]

I think the heartbreak was for him that he had felt that rejection. And that he hadn't felt like he could talk about it and just left for a couple of years instead. And it seemed his parents had not realized until he finally said it, that rejection was what he was feeling as far as his feelings towards his birth mother. I think the mom especially wishes he had just asked to find his birth mom, she said she had information and had always been ready to give it to him if he asked for it but he didnt. Many moms adoptive or biological feel helpless and protective towards their kids as they watch their kids struggle with things that they can't help them with. I think that's where the parents felt heartbreak.... that they had been ready to help him but he hadn't been ready for it and suffered until he was ready.

[@pamelaarwoodelliott2723]

Ohhhh Sweety, I saw the same thing 😢

[@ruththinkingoutside.707]

When you love a child and they hurt, it’s the worst feeling ever that you can’t take it away or help.. My son is incredibly stubborn.. I felt every bit of his mom saying, “if you’d have come to me…” .. sigh.. sometimes they just HAVE to do it themselves.. even if you know much much better.. you have to let it play out and just be there to catch them in the end 😢 Considering how deeply he felt rejection despite the obvious love and support he has.. I’m sure she’s felt broke hearted lots of times.. I hope this finally helps set him free.. so he stops carrying around emotions that are misplaced and crippling..

[@alidabotes6264]

Yes, there was pain & confusion until he told them he wouldn't have changed them.

[@danamischlich4827]

I think his parents truly love him, and know he needs to do this.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I feel so sorry for Flo losing her mother at 7. I'm so grateful I never suffered that pain, I can't imagine.

[@kellyhill4613]

I was 15 when my mum died, and 17 when my dad died

[@randomvintagefilm273]

@@kellyhill4613 I'm so sorry Kelly, that must have been horrible for you. Life is not fair that's for sure

[@papabear2515]

We bury our feelings and then one day …. we realize we buried them alive. And we must find ways to deal with them to truly put them at rest. Bless these families and the incredibly talented and compassionate people who work to connect family members.

[@fatimakhattak1191]

15... a baby a 15 and homeless.... i cant even imagine

[@nikristee]

Martin felt so empowered when he finally met his birth mother.

[@marycook1644]

Imali Chanzu It is so wonderful that he is at peace and also his birth mother before he welcomes his baby with his gorgeous wife ! 💝 🕊

[@NwoRun]

Voice Actor did a great job living to the emotion. Thank you Cinelic

[@murdahmammiez]

It wasnt the lady's real voice? Im pretty sure it was. She just hid her face

[@trippin916]

38:28 "i wish i would have known you years ago. Do you know that? It would have been amazing." THat touched me so much. You could see how badly she wanted to go back in time and relive her childhood with her sister.

[@husseinbahsoun3978]

My heart is blown with happinesses seeing the families reunited. Thank you Davina & Nicky for the wonderful shows.

[@monicafedel3307]

I don’t get that some adoptees feel so rejected. I never did. I always figured she had her reasons. I’ve always felt blessed.

[@FigaroHey]

Did your parents help you feel that way, or was it just your personality and mindset? What made you think that way?

[@monicafedel3307]

@@FigaroHey I suppose it’s because I always felt loved by my parents. I had a brother who was also adopted. I never questioned that she must have had a valid reason for giving me up and was glad I wasn’t aborted. She was worried about me feeling bad about her. She did the best thing. I needed parents, she was single and no longer involved with the dad. When my parents got old, I was happy to be able to be there for them.

[@bcc7777]

​@@monicafedel3307it may have helped to have an adopted brother. You had someone to relate to. I think people just process things differently. Maybe he felt rejected at school and that was compounded when finding out he was adopted. That's why telling a child they're adopted at the right age is crucial. I think it's almost better to never hide it from them, always keep it open from when they're a baby.

[@monicaraybon1802]

To most kids adoption does mean abandonment it’s hard to get over that.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

Martyn was sweet, I'm glad he found his completion - what a story! So many wonderful and patient adoptive parents on this show. Anne seemed to be linking her marriage with finding her mother in a very odd way that wasn't fair to her financé. Asking Flo to walk her down the aisle the same hour she met her was high volume. I am glad they found each other and hope Anne doesn't frighten Flo away. I feel they need each other.

[@marycook1644]

Thank you to everyone who has any involvement in making Long Lost Family 🇬🇧& 🇺🇸 ! You make me happy through my deluge of TEARS . I am so sorry about Martin’s birth mom and what she endured as a child herself . I feel bad no one helped her and Martin enough . I have never lived where it’s bitter cold ! (Southern California) I ache for her and her beautiful baby boy ! When Martin and his gorgeous wife are blessed with there new baby, it will hit them hard what it was like for her . And girls I am happy through my tears over your mom that you now have each other . I have a seven year old granddaughter who is SO close to my daughter, I can’t even think how horrible and lost she would be to lose her mom . Wish I could give you hugs , a standing ovation and a glitter and confetti shower at the blessed wedding ! HUGS to all you sweet people !! 🎉 🎊 💒 🍰 👰

[@jeanettehui585]

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[@TheRivrPrncess]

Sad and strange the man's birth mother didn't want her identity known. I'm glad they found each other.

[@sonnetquinn5318]

It’s so healthy she was able to have her need for privacy respected AND still allow her story to be told and to reconnect with Martin. She is a survivor of a traumatic experience. We don’t get to choose what she needs.

[@bcc7777]

She probably feels embarrassed and shameful. Hopefully, this allowed her to start healing from that shame. She also may have family that doesn't know and she's not ready to tell them.

[@meghangossett3091]

It's so crazy that Ann and Flo described basically the same feelings of not getting close to people

[@gatlinarturo1102]

i dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know of a method to log back into an instagram account? I was dumb forgot my login password. I appreciate any help you can offer me.

[@callankellan4955]

@Gatlin Arturo instablaster =)

[@sonnetquinn5318]

That caught my attention too. So hard.

[@ricksaunders]

This is the best episode in the whole series. Martyn really nails what it's like...how every adopted person I know feels.

[@VanessaABamback]

I swear I cry all the way through every one of these episodes....

[@donsmith2555]

These are such heartwarming stories. Love them all.

[@blankblank7101]

The UK version is so much more respectful than the US adaptation

[@auntiedough2488]

Agreed. Much less drama.

[@MicheleBrooks6]

I haven’t seen any of the US ones but love the UK ones!

[@joyceanderson3165]

How's that?

[@Violet3017]

I disagree. The U.S. hosts are very respectful and kind. The only thing I wish the U.S. versions would add is the updates the U.K. stories have at the end.

[@berriessanchez6308]

I don’t understand some of those people who are adopted n being loved n cared by their adapted parents n yet they are not grateful n be contended to where they are n just look for the better side of life instead of going to be a rebellious one….such a hurtful feeling to those loving adaptive parents out there..

[@krishannknight8261]

Missing a parent leaves a gaping hole inside of you and the need to know who you really are. Basic human need.

[@maureenpalmquist08]

I absolutely love this show. I hope you keep filming.

[@sheeni8129]

I'm soooo happy for the sisters ❤️

[@markjarvis7121]

thanks for uploading these.

[@susanl8478]

I knew a family of four adopted girls ... Two of them NEVER cared or wanted to search, one was lukewarm on the idea and ONE was obsessed with searching and getting answers. Interesting. Not sure which camp I would find myself in?!

[@TwistedSecrets777]

I don't get how they had to Blur the moms face at the end she didn't fail as a mom she did the greatest thing a mother could have done for her child

[@treebx75]

Love this show. Makes me cry.

[@eaccristo]

The outcome for both is tremendous.....now I can blow my nose and get on with my day.....sigh...these stories stay with me....

[@debifambro1039]

I'm lost in these shows crying tears of joy.

[@chelsea789]

Don't read the comments until you watch. Don't read the comments until you watch. Don't read th........... Doh!

[@NikkiBikki]

Thanks so much, 3 minutes in and was reading the comments. I think you have saved me!!!

[@dulcehajjar5826]

😀🤣😂 👏

[@marialourdesmartinez4782]

Tears when Martin started reading 💖😥

[@brigiitka]

All these stories just prove that when it comes to children and parents social services not helping much to keep the family together.. i mean if the mom is struggling why not help mom for them to keep them together? This is just all sad and so much heartbreak there

[@TheSof63]

Thank you so much for uploading this!

[@helennelson8049]

Your uploads are the best!!! Thank you Much appreciated

[@warriorqueen1609]

BEST WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS TO Y'ALL 🎊 🎉 MAY Y'ALL BEGAN TO HEAL AND MAKE IMMENSE MILESTONES WITH YOUR NEW/OLD FAMILIES!!!!!!! GOD BLESS❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤

[@MsBrigitte2012]

My twin brother found me on January 6th after 66 years apart. There is also a younger brother! We love this show!

[@Shieldmaiden600]

Life changing,just love this show

[@michaelbrendamontgomery3991]

Martin's wife is drop dead beautiful!

[@TheVeek192]

So the fuck what? How is that relevant to anything?

[@kellyhill4613]

@@TheVeek192 , STFU

[@audrey9016]

@@TheVeek192 he was just giving a compliment. What is wrong with you?

[@SonnySideInc]

She's not an object and why should she be sexualized? I bet you don't go around given men "compliments"? Thank you

[@SonnySideInc]

@@TheVeek192 agreed ✊🏽

[@FigaroHey]

The shows where people meet siblings they didn't know they had, and have a great bond and are so close makes me wish I'd been brought up separate from my siblings. I might not voluntarily live halfway around the world from my family. Maybe.

[@fromthegetgo4981]

I understand his adoptive parents were confused by his sudden disappearance, but statements like “if you had questions, you could have asked” kind of rubs me the wrong way. Adoptive parents MUST be proactive and make the initiative. They should have said “if you ever want to know, you can come to us.” Kids are so afraid of offending their parents, and assume that if it wasn’t a topic of conversation, there was a reason. Silence also speaks on implicit feelings. He responded to their silence on the background of his adoption with his own silence.

[@iglakdfac8198]

Martin’s wife is soooo gorgeous! She is so beautiful..each story make me cry a bucket of tears..

[@amys2650]

Love these please if you can please upload all of the UK seasons❤️ we have the one here in the USA but I love the UK version more anything from the UK really. This is the only way I have to view them

[@beverlyjones4020]

Thank you very, very much.

[@justsaying2847]

You'd think when they meet these people, they could bring along a camera and take a current photo of them that actually resembles them. That photo of Flo that they showed to Ann before the sisters met looks absolutely nothing like Flo today. Sheesh.

[@deborahduplooy9000]

I am 59, adopted, and still not over this, even though I met my bio mum and 4 other siblings who were bought up together. No one will understand this ever. All my siblings on both sides, adopted and biological have rejected me and I still find myself alone

[@sonrisamarie]

well..you deserve better.. i can be your sister. 😁

[@denisenoles3159]

Damn! That is deep. There is more to this story.

[@CharmaineB-b4w]

Its only when u adopted that u can identify with the feelings of the one adopted.. i was... And i found my mom .. it felt like a missing piece was in place .. i too would not change my parents or upbringing

[@mary_syl]

So what about Ann's father then? was he the same as Flo's? why wasn't he mentioned at all?

[@feralbluee]

i know what it’s like - that feeling that you’re living, but something is missing and there is an emptiness that never will be filled. in my case, only a year with the best partner ever. . .

[@carriejames5038]

Let me ask you all this . Now mind you this is just my opinion. If someone is adopted and or those who are giving up their babies or babies or toddlers , children or children aka children. There is sometimes where someone can write a letter. But what they should do or make it know or be a law is how in that letter or in the papers medical issues on the mother side and father side . No matter of rape or non rape or abusive relationship etc it should be up to them to find said mom or dad etc etc or siblings.

[@wochle]

i can feel for you as i am adopted too.... only those who went through similar path can truly understand how painful it was when you found out that you are adopted and through some stranger you never met......

[@wap9137]

Mariyeen Acheege Of course.

[@marycook1644]

Mariyeen Acheege Do you mean seed ? In America I have never heard that term before. Blessings to you from California! 👼 💝 🏰

[@krawlb4walking802]

Yes. Thanks!

[@lovingmayberry307]

I feel bad that Martin's mum needed to remain anonymous. Would her family reject her if they knew? Hope she's ok.

[@marycook1644]

Jude Lewis It would be hard for a lot of people even to be televised . And maybe she still feels ashamed. She was so young when she had him . I am sure it was beyond traumatic ! I am so happy that they finally met . Just to know he is alright must be a huge relief . Blessings from California ! 🐨 💐

[@pinklady4772]

@@marycook1644 well said.

[@issievdhorst]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@patsyshuster2932]

Love the cat looking in window...2nd story..

[@Cinelic]

Not just in this episode too ;)

[@rezdog75]

Leave it to a cat person to get excited over a second or so of cat.

[@capiruzca]

Love the programme and always have to get the tissues out BUT Davina get your shoes off the sofa

[@rachelstates9455]

I feel bad for martins birth mom,

[@xavisan6751]

I'm sorry but that guy is a sour selfish ungrateful soul, he doesn't even have memories with her, he was 6 months old for Christ sake. He has wonderful adoptive parents that I don't think he really appreciate how lucky he's been.

[@lovingmayberry307]

I thought he was fine! Just very honest!

[@AndrewKendall71]

What an unimaginable gift to the younger sister. I mean, to both, but what she could have had if she'd had her growing up.

[@SHurd-rc2go]

Maybe adopted kids need counseling.

[@sharonloomis5264]

Thinking Martin looks like Butch McHargue. A little.

[@peachygal4153]

Martyn's wife Laura sounded like she had a hint of an American or Candian accent. I wonder if she is American or Canadian by birth, but raised in England since childhood or young teens?

[@804pine]

To listen to the words of Martin's mother was heartbreaking. That a mother a baby didn't receive support either from the family or society is gutwrenching. All I have to say, in my 70th year, is that men/society have failed miserably in fulfilling their biological destinies; to protect and defend the weak and defenseless.

[@FigaroHey]

She can't get married til she finds her birth mother and he couldn't be bothered to ask her to marry him. Yeah, these are two people who are serious about being married to each other.

[@christinabonacossa4919]

Poor adoptive patrents.

[@christinabonacossa4919]

Why do people want to meet the people that give them up?

[@lauriereamy9876]

So, does Martin's bio mom not reveal him to her current family?

[@chastityhartman932]

Awesome ❤ God blessings U ❤

[@pollysprops]

Seems to me that Martin is deliberately hurting his adoptive parents..

[@lizlee6290]

Why yes, of course. He's unkind, selfish, and cruel to his adoptive parents. His goal is to hurt them. Sarcasm alert. Just stop. You seem to be completely clueless, with a complete lack of understanding or compassion of what it's like to be an adoptees. Many, many LLF episodes feature adoptees who have the very same feelings that Martin has.

[@ekiperok6461]

Mate get a pint with this show

[@niamtxiv]

❤️

[@mariannejennisch9293]

I understand the baby pictures none of them because I don’t have any either.

[@reginaschneidergaskin4366]

Martin; if you did not have any answer from your byologic mother true the newspaper it is becose she is not in England . I am shure that after so many years she would contact you if she would be aware that you are looking for her

[@robinzandarski7294]

It would have been nice to see Martin's mother.

[@brandyramos9372]

Why Anonymous not showing her face?

[@ayuuuusshhh]

david in lost in found is more convinient watching than this ...

[@jjcgrass]

His poor parents. Should have adopted a puppy.

[@10tenman10]

Who voted down? These are wonderful stories.

[@michellefourie5494]

Why isnt Martyn ask about his Dad??

[@sodapop83]

i bet mom was a depeche mode fan and gave the name martyn to her baby ^.^

[@SluttChops]

Uh...you realize Martin is a common English male name, right?

[@annettemillette4091]

THEIR MOTHER WAS SAD ABOUT HER FIRST LOVE AND HAVING TO GIVE IT UP

[@born2biscuit]

Darn hope covid didnt ruin the wedding

[@nmac6533]

I am curious about the funding for this show

[@lovingmayberry307]

Advertisers, as all shows are funded.

[@carlosvillegas6113]

Martin is a lucky men he has a beautiful wife.

[@lainey9279]

Anyone else horrified that the host had her shoes on Martin's couch.

[@EFitz-xt4ym]

Elaine Thomas Martin also has his shoes on his foot that is on his couch.

[@joanhowze1069]

Yes they are Minch better than Americans please do more

[@tanclix]

Is this acting? Like fake. Seems real but then it said "actors voice"

[@02Nawal]

Only 360? Really? Cheap ass!

[@jemimmahmasila9802]

That guy is so ungrateful i can't believe it!

[@lovingmayberry307]

I didn't get that impression at all!

[@Nicole-tn8ep]

the first guy was a bit of a sod to his adoptive parents. poor couple.

[@shannonmarchat]

In what way?

[@wap9137]

tikki He’s a grown man. If he needs distance, he needs distance. There may be other things going on in their relationship that caused him to pull away. The tone of the adoptive mother’s voice sounds like she wanted to be sure to be there when he did his search....sounds a bit controlling to me.

[@Nicole-tn8ep]

@@wap9137 she just sounded concerned to me, like she knows her son can go off his rocker and vanish for years.

[@wap9137]

tikki Hmmmm....there is a harshness in her tone.

[@bantumother2656]

I think his adoptive parents are lovely, He stated that they gave him a loving childhood and he loves them very much, AND they were there to support HIS decisions whatever HE decided

[@dylanappenfeldt2442]

#Crying Again

[@chris-hu7tm]

With the assumption that the production team has the intention to portray a person in the best light possible, thn Martin didn't come across in a good way. The production team knew that the footage of Martin wasn't very flattering so they started off with him making a big excuse for his behaviors by him saying that you can't understand him if you're not adopted, which isn't true and there are many adoptees that don't share his view. Martin came across as a bitter, self-centered, attention seeking brat, I hope for everyone around him that the meeting changed him for the better.

[@mifster83]

First time I actually felt uneasy with someone on this show, you can tell he has been hiding behind the excuse that no one can understand him

[@marycook1644]

I sense because of the horrific situation he went through with his mum as a baby that their bond was deep Maybe supernatural . He sensed her sorrow for him and that is why he left his sweet home . He is blessed to have such unconditional love from his adorable adoptive parents . They could have been too hurt to forgive him but they weren’t ! Blessings from California . 🕊 🌞 🦚

[@TheTrwebster]

There are people who react in such a deeply negative way to news, or events, that the trauma stays with them for a long time and I speak from the experience: my mother had schizophrenia. Something intensely traumatic can leave one feeling alone and very singular- "There's no one out there who can understand." Not having baby pictures can be disturbing because it's as if your personal history started at the age of 2 or 3. The baby picture I thought was of me turned out to be an older brother. My earliest photos are around age 3 and I'm not adopted. I totally get the pain he lived with all those years.

[@marydd4147]

I am SO grateful to have never adopted a child. If you are thinking of adopting, DON'T.

[@nkita7363]

Why?

[@nkita7363]

@@Catoperatheater doesn’t change the need to see your biological roots. It’s very selfish to assume you can “rescue” a baby and then change everything about them and try to ignore the other valid portion of their identity. It’s part and parcel with the process of adoption. And should be considered before adopting

[@paulinemarantha1176]

I've always loved this program, but why isn't Martin's mother's face clearly visible? 🤔🤗😁👍🙏

[@carlymartinez2953]

She was glad to be of help to Martin in his search to find her, but she wanted to remain anonymous with the cameras around, with respect, Long Lost Family obliged her wishes so her son can meet his mother at long last.