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Series 12

Series 12 Ep 1 – Trevor Rowlinson

Large family tree with over 50 beneficiaries

April 25, 2018

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The legendary Northern Soul aficionado John Powney, featured by Finders International on BBC1’s Heir Hunters, make headlines in his native North-East.

John Powney became a ‘cult figure’ on the Northern Soul scene because of his huge collection of records

April 25, 2018

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Mirror : ‘I thought it was a hoax’ – How more than 100 people inherited their share of £30,000 from relatives they’d never heard of

An odd clause in a will meant that the accumulated wealth of two people was set to go straight to the Government – at least until the council asked for help

April 24, 2018

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Leighton Buzzard Online : Heir Hunters in town

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April 24, 2018

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Search for heirs uncovers legendary [Newcastle] record dealer

A routine search for heirs after the death of a well-known record dealer reveals his influence in the industry and establishes new family links.

April 24, 2018

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Danny Curran and Anette Nielsen have been interviewed in BBC Three Counties radio

The amazing story of John Powney, Northern Soul record collector and DJ resulted in another fascinating story for the Heir Hunters

April 24, 2018

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The Argus : Man shocked to be heir to estate after death of unknown uncle

THE heir to an estate was shocked to be told he was one of its beneficiaries after the death of an unknown uncle.

April 23, 2018

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Manchester heir related to Salford officer features on Heir Hunters

The death of a Bournemouth ex-red coat and ballroom dancing teacher, with a high valued estate, sparked a search for heirs that leads to a Manchester man, Trevor Jones. Trevor was on the cusp of inheriting when a will was discovered. The gripping story features on BBC’s Heir Hunters this week [Thursday 19 April].

April 19, 2018

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Danny Curran featured on BBC Radio Northampton

For 40 years Gladys Faulkner lived only eight miles away from Roy Panther; a long…

April 18, 2018

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Heir Hunters

Heir Hunters is a popular BBC1 daytime show featuring Finders International, an heir search firm involved since its launch.

Heir Hunters highlights the expertise of our researchers and representatives through interviews with staff and beneficiaries. If Finders International’s heir hunting team reaches out, it’s always good news and could lead to a significant windfall!

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