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Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery Written By Amber Benson Available To Stream In The UK for a Limited Time.

4/1/2024

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Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery written by Amber Benson was recently shown again on Channel 5.  The good news for fans who missed it on Friday, the 29th of March or who want to watch it again, it has been added to the My 5 streaming service for a limited time only.
 
In 2023, Amber added to her growing body of work as a writer for television when she wrote the script for Family History Mysteries: Buried Past which is based on a series of novels by Brynn Bonner.  The movie had its US premiere on the 8th of January that year which as many fans will know is Amber's birthday. It was shown in the US on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Here it’s been shown under the alternative title Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery.
 
When it was shown this time, it was still advertised under the name Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery. However, when aired on Channel 5 and My 5 this time the US title of Family History Mysteries: Buried Past appears. I mention this slightly strange fact in case it causes confusion for anyone who wants to watch it. Remember to search for it under the name Finding Dad.
 
The story centres on Sophie McClaren, played by Janel Parrish, who is a genealogist. She brings families together using her expertise and ability to dig into the past to find answers. Sophie's skills and knowledge shall be tested like never before when she discovers her close friend Jonathan is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Help is on hand from Jonathan's twin brother Jackson who was close to Sophie at one time. Together Sophie and Jackson search for the twins’ birth father in a bid to save Jonathan. As Sophie and Jackson work together it gives her the push to finally look into her own past.
 
I have posted the US trailer below. Please note it does contain spoilers.
Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery will be available from May 5 until the 28th of May 2024. This is a free streaming service and can be accessed via Channel 5.com or the My 5 App and is currently only available to viewers inside the United Kingdom.
 
To watch Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery simply click the link below:
 
https://www.channel5.com/show/finding-you
 
Amber has written for Hallmark on three previous occasions including Murder in Mind & Death By Design, two movies in the popular Morning Show Mysteries series. They were based on a series of novels by Al Roker and Dick Lochte. Amber also wrote the festive romantic movie A Family Christmas Gift, this was an original story written by Amber and she also co-wrote the teleplay.
 
It's exciting that Amber’s latest TV mystery is available on demand once again in the UK. Watch it while you can!
 
Joe
 
Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Family History Mysteries: Buried Past/Finding Dad: Family History Mystery Hallmark or Channel 5. We own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting TV movie written by Amber Benson.
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Fans in the UK will have another chance to watch ‘Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery’ Written by Amber Benson next week.

3/24/2024

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Here is some exciting news for fans living in the UK. ‘Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery’, written by Amber Benson, is being shown on UK TV again on Friday the 29th of March.

In January 2023, Amber added to her growing body of work as a writer for television when she wrote the script for ‘Family History Mysteries: Buried Past’ which is based on a series of novels by Brynn Bonner. ‘Family History Mysteries: Buried Past’ had its US premiere on the 8th of January which as many fans will know is Amber's birthday. It was shown in the US on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.


It's now set to be shown again in the UK on Friday but is being advertised in listings under its UK title of ‘Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery’.


The story centres on Sophie McClaren (played by Janel Parrish) who is a genealogist. She brings families together using her expertise and ability to dig into the past to find answers. Sophie's skills and knowledge shall be tested like never before when she discovers her close friend Jonathan needs a bone marrow transplant. Help is on hand from Jonathan's twin brother Jackson who also happens to be Sophie's ex. Together Sophie and Jackson search for the twins' birth father in a bid to save Jonathan. As Sophie and Jackson work together it gives her the push to finally look into her own past.


It will be shown on Channel 5 in the UK on Friday (29th of March) in the afternoon at 2:15 PM it will also be shown an hour later on Channel 5+1 at 3:15 PM. I don't yet know if it will be available via Channel 5’s streaming platform My 5. The last time Channel 5 showed Finding Dad, they did but I can't guarantee it will be the same this time. I will check and if it is available I will post a further update to let you all know.


I have posted the US trailer below please note it does contain spoilers


Amber has written for Hallmark on three previous occasions including ‘Murder in Mind’ & ‘Death By Design’, two movies in the popular ‘Morning Show Mysteries’ series. They were based on a series of novels by Al Roker and Dick Lochte. Amber also wrote the festive romantic movie ‘A Family Christmas Gift’ – this was an original story written by Amber and she also co-wrote the teleplay.
 
It's so exciting to see Amber’s latest TV mystery being shown again in the UK and I will definitely be watching!
 
Joe

 
Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Family History Mysteries: Buried Past/Finding Dad: Family History Mystery Hallmark or Channel 5 we own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting TV movie written by Amber Benson.
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Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery Written By Amber Benson Available To Stream In The UK For A Limited Time

8/2/2023

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​Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery written by Amber Benson premiered on Channel 5 in the UK yesterday. The good news for fans who missed it yesterday or who want to watch it again is, it has been added to the My 5 streaming service for a limited time only.
 
Earlier this year Amber added to her growing body of work as a writer for television when she wrote the script for Family History Mysteries: Buried Past which is based on a series of novels by Brynn Bonner.  The movie had its US premiere on the 8th of January which as many fans will know is Amber's birthday. It was shown in the US on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Here it’s been shown under the alternative title Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery.
 
The story centres on Sophie McClaren played by Janel Parrish who is a genealogist. She brings families together using her expertise and ability to dig into the past to find answers. Sophie's skills and knowledge shall be tested like never before when she discovers her close friend Jonathan is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Help is on hand from Jonathan's twin brother Jackson who was close to Sophie at one time. Together Sophie and Jackson search for the twins birth father in a bid to save Jonathan. As Sophie and Jackson work together it gives her the push to finally look into her own past.
 
I have posted the US trailer below please note it does contain spoilers.
Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery will be available on My 5 until the 30th of September 2023. This is a free streaming service, it can be accessed via Channel 5.com or the My 5 App and is currently only available to viewers inside the United Kingdom.
 
To watch Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery simply click the link below:
 
https://www.channel5.com/show/finding-you
 
Amber has written for Hallmark on three previous occasions including Murder in Mind & Death By Design, two movies in the popular Morning Show Mysteries series. They were based on a series of novels by Al Roker and Dick Lochte. Amber also wrote the festive romantic movie A Family Christmas Gift, this was an original story written by Amber and she also co-wrote the teleplay.
 
It's exciting that Amber’s latest TV mystery is available on demand in the UK watch it while you can.
 
Joe
 
Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Family History Mysteries: Buried Past/Finding Dad: Family History Mystery Hallmark or Channel 5. We own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting new TV movie written by Amber Benson.
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Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery Written By Amber Benson To Be Shown On UK TV Tomorrow

7/31/2023

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Here is some really exciting news for fans living in the UK. Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery written by Amber Benson is being shown on UK TV tomorrow the 1st of August.
 
Earlier this year Amber added to her growing body of work as a writer for television when she wrote the script for Family History Mysteries: Buried Past which is based on a series of novels by Brynn Bonner. Family History Mysteries: Buried Past had its US premiere on the 8th of January which as many fans will know is Amber's birthday. It was shown in the US on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
 
It's now set to be shown in the UK tomorrow but is being advertised in listings under the name of Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery.
 
The story centres on Sophie McClaren played by Janel Parrish who is a genealogist. She brings families together using her expertise and ability to dig into the past to find answers. Sophie's skills and knowledge shall be tested like never before when she discovers her close friend Jonathan is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Help is on hand from Jonathan's twin brother Jackson who also happens to be Sophie's ex. Together Sophie and Jackson search for the twins birth father in a bid to save Jonathan. As Sophie and Jackson work together it gives her the push to finally look into her own past.
 
It will be shown on Channel 5 in the UK tomorrow afternoon at 2:15 PM it will also be shown an hour later on Channel 5+1 at 3:15 PM. I don't yet know if it will be available via the Channel 5’s streaming platform My 5. If it is I will post a further update.
 
I have posted the US trailer below please note it does contain spoilers
Amber has written for Hallmark on three previous occasions including Murder in Mind & Death By Design two movies in the popular Morning Show Mysteries series. They were based on a series of novels by Al Roker and Dick Lochte.  Amber also wrote the festive romantic movie A Family Christmas Gift this was an original story written by Amber and she also co-wrote the teleplay.
 
It's so exciting to see Amber’s latest TV mystery being shown in the UK I can’t wait to see it!
 
Joe
 

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Family History Mysteries: Buried Past/Finding Dad: Family History Mystery Hallmark or Channel 5 we own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting new TV movie written by Amber Benson.
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Happy Birthday Amber!

1/8/2023

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I’d like to wish Amber Benson a very Happy Birthday. I hope you have a fantastic day and that the year ahead brings you happiness and only good things. 
 
Followers of the website’s social media feeds will know that I posted Happy Birthday messages there too of course. I also wanted to write a post here in the Latest Amber News section as well.
 
I've been a huge fan and have followed Amber's career for many years and in that time, I've been fortunate enough to meet her on a number of occasions. 
 
Amber is not only hugely talented she's also a kind and generous person too. If it had not been for the encouragement Amber has given me, I never would have attempted many new things. I’m very grateful for all of her support and kind words.
 
This year fans in the USA also have the chance to see the premiere of Family History Mysteries Buried Past a brand-new original mystery written by Amber debuting tonight on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries at 6/7C for more information about that click here. What a great way to celebrate Amber’s Birthday!

​I know you will all join me in wishing Amber a very Happy Birthday! 
 
Joe


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Family History Mysteries: Buried Past Written By Amber Benson USA Premiere On The 8th of January

1/5/2023

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On the 30th of November 2022 entertainment website Deadline.com broke the news that Amber had written Family History Mysteries: Buried Past. This will be the first in what could become a series of TV movies for Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.
 
We of course shared the news on our social media feeds and later on AmberBenson.TV itself. I have a very exciting update especially if you're an Amber fan living in the USA Family History Mysteries: Buried Past will be premiering on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel on Sunday, 8 January at 7/6 C
 
The 8th of January is as many fans will know Amber's birthday and I think it's amazing that Amber’s brand-new original mystery has its premiere on her birthday.
 
If this is the first time you're hearing about Family History Mysteries: Buried past let me tell you a more about this exciting new mystery. 
 
Family History Mysteries: Buried Past centres on Sophie McClaren played by Janel Parrish as a genealogist. She brings families together using her expertise and ability to dig into the past to find answers. 
 
Update: If you have read the Deadline.com article you may have noticed that I have made an edit and changed Sophie’s surname. A fan who has had the opportunity to see the movie told me that in Buried Past the lead character's name is Sophie McClaren not McClure as reported by Deadline.com, it’s also the name the character is given on IMDb too. Having checked IMDb again there are now two listings for the movie, this new version has Sophie’s surname as McClaren. I'm not criticising either of these outlets as information may have been correct at the time of publication and I don't want to speculate on what might have happened. I have seen a screenshot however that does confirm the character’s name as Sophie McClaren.

Sophie's skills and knowledge shall be tested like never before when she discovers her close friend Jonathan is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Help is on hand from Jonathan's twin brother Jackson who also happens to be Sophie's old flame. Together Sophie and Jackson search for the twins birth father in a bid to save Jonathan. As Sophie and Jackson work together it gives her the push to finally look into her own past.
 
Hallmark have released a trailer for the movie ahead of its premiere which I have embedded below.
If you live in the USA and want more information about Hallmark Movies and Mysteries and how you can see Buried Past click here and press the channel locator button.
 
Unfortunately for UK fans I don't yet have any information on when it will be shown here. I am planning to contact Hallmark to enquire about this and if I get any news I will share it with you.
 
In the meantime though I'm still incredibly excited for Amber but also for fans and friends who are based in the USA and will get the opportunity to see Buried Past for the first time on Sunday. It's a fantastic birthday present for Amber and another reason to celebrate.
 
Joe

 
Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Family History Mysteries: Buried Past, Hallmark or Deadline.com we own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting new TV movie written by Amber Benson.
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Amber Has Written A Brand-New Mystery For Hallmark

12/31/2022

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On the 30th of November entertainment website Deadline.com broke the hugely exciting news that Amber has written a brand-new original mystery for Hallmark. 
 
Family History Mysteries: Buried Past centres on Sophie McClaren played by Janel Parrish as a genealogist. She brings families together using her expertise and ability to dig into the past to find answers. Sophie's skills and knowledge shall be tested like never before when she discovers her close friend Jonathan is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Help is on hand from Jonathan's twin brother Jackson who also happens to be Sophie's ex. Together Sophie and Jackson search for the twins birth father in a bid to save Jonathan. As Sophie and Jackson work together it gives her the push to finally look into her own past.

Update: If you have read the Deadline.com article you may have noticed that I have made an edit and changed Sophie’s surname. A fan who has had the opportunity to see the movie told me that in Buried Past the lead character's name is Sophie McClaren not McClure as reported by Deadline.com, it’s also the name the character is given on IMDb too. Having checked IMDb again there are now two listings for the movie, this new version has Sophie’s surname as McClaren. I'm not criticising either of these outlets as information may have been correct at the time of publication and I don't want to speculate on what might have happened. I have seen a screenshot however that does confirm the character’s name as Sophie McClaren.


Amber has written for Hallmark on three previous occasions including Murder in Mind & Death By Design two movies in the popular Morning Show Mysteries series. The series was based on a novel by Al Roker and Dick Lochte.  Amber also wrote the festive romantic movie A Family Christmas Gift this was an original story written by Amber and she also co-wrote the teleplay.
 
In October I attended Cross Roads 5 a convention in Birmingham where Amber was a guest. During a Q&A I was lucky enough to ask Amber if she had any upcoming projects she revealed to an excited audience that she had written a new movie for Hallmark and it had been given the go-ahead. 

Correction: I also want to make another correction due to something that I misunderstood. Family History Mysteries Buried Past is based on a series of novels by Brynn Bonner. Amber has written the script and I believe adapted the material for the screen. I pride myself on posting accurate information, this was down to something I misunderstood during a Q&A (mentioned above) with Amber that I attended. The mistake was mine and Amber was not at fault in anyway. I apologised to Amber and visitors to the site for the error in my original post.


For more information about Family History Mysteries: Buried Past click the link below to visit the article from Deadline.com  
 
https://deadline.com/2022/11/janel-parrish-hallmark-family-history-mysteries-buried-past-1235184573/
 
The good news for Amber fans in the USA is that according to Deadline.com Family History Mysteries: Buried Past premiere is planned for January 2023 the exact date to be confirmed. As soon as I have more information I will post an update. Unfortunately for UK fans there is no timeframe currently set for its UK premiere. From past experience with Hallmark movies I know it can take around a year before they debut here. I will of course try to find out more information as soon as I can and fingers crossed we won't have to wait too long.
 
I apologise for the length of time it has taken me to get this post online this was due to work commitments and a busy time over the festive period. I'm really looking forward to seeing this movie and I'm so pleased for Amber. I'd also like to wish everyone a happy new year!
 
Joe


Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Family History Mysteries: Buried Past, Hallmark or Deadline.com we own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting new TV movie written by Amber Benson.
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