Media

As Seen on National Television

We are proud to have contributed our expertise to several high-profile television programmes focused on family, identity, and reunion:

• ITV’s Long Lost Family – our work featured in this widely respected series, helping reunite families with care and compassion.
• BAFTA award winning documentary Ellie Simminds : Finding My Secret Family – we were honoured to support this emotional and impactful documentary on adoption and identity.
• Netflix Con Mum – Glesni served as an advisor for the Netflix documentary Con Mum, which follows the story of renowned pastry chef Graham Hornigold.
• BBC’s Hotel Reunion – showcasing real-life reunions and the power of connection.
• S4C’s Gwesty Aduniad – a heartwarming Welsh-language series focused on bringing separated families back together.

These collaborations reflect the trust placed in our service and our commitment to ethical, sensitive, and successful family reconnections.

TV

ITV Ellie Simmonds : Finding my Secret Family

Ellie Simmonds, the Gold-winning Paralympian was supported by Glesni to access her adoption file, trace and make contact with her Birth family. Glesni appeared in the ITV documentary Ellie Simmonds : Finding my Secret Family.

ITV Long Lost Family

Long Lost Family ITV Series is a documentary series which reunites family members. Glesni is proud to work with ITV Long Lost Family to reunite families.

Netflix Con Mum

Glesni served as an advisor for the Netflix documentary Con Mum, which follows the story of renowned pastry chef Graham Hornigold.

Glesni has previously featured on various Welsh radio and television programmes, including BBC Radio Cymru and Prynhawn Da on S4C to talk about her work and expertise.

S4C Gwesty Aduniad

Gwesty Aduniad is a Welsh TV programme on S4C which reunites people with their long lost families at a hotel. Glesni has appeared on screen several times as a social worker for this programme.

BBC Hotel Reunion

Hotel Reunion which is the BBC 2 programme. Hotel reunites long lost families at a hotel. Adoption Finder Intermediary Service has been involved in supporting adopted adults and birth relatives off screen for the programme.

Public Events

Glesni regularly speaks at public events, sharing her personal story and professional insights. If you’re interested in inviting Glesni to speak at your event, please get in touch.