Who Do You Think You Are?
Thursday 21:00 on BBC One
Premier :: 2004-10-12
Genre :: Documentary
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Well known faces within the British media each embark on individual journeys to answer some questions in regards to their own family history
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Sarah Jessica Parker explores her ancestry and discovers connections to an amazing American history. Watch Emmitt Smith
Football legend Emmitt Smith embarks on an incredible journey into his family's slave history. Watch Lisa Kudrow
Lisa Kudrow uncovers a tragic family story dating back to the Holocaust, and her journey will take her to the homeland of her ancestors and reveal some devastating truths. Watch Matthew Broderick
Tony award-winner Matthew Broderick unlocks his family's mysteries and discovers his ancestors' roles in World War I and the Civil War. Watch Brooke Shields
Brooke learns a tragic secret about her grandmother and then discovers a connection to royalty through her paternal roots. Watch Susan Sarandon
Susan uncovers the mystery surrounding her grandmother and is amazed by her discovery. Watch Spike Lee
Spike Lee unravels the mystery of his mother's slave ancestry, which leads him through the old South where he discovers a relationship that could change everything. 
Watch Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Bruce Forsyth
Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Bruce Forsyth Watch Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Rupert Everett
Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Rupert Everett Watch Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Dervla Kirwan
Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Dervla Kirwan Watch Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Rupert Penry-Jones
Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Rupert Penry-Jones Watch Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Monty Don
Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Monty Don Watch Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Alexander Armstrong
Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Alexander Armstrong Watch Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Hugh Quarshie
Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 7: Hugh Quarshie + Series 8
+ Episode 7 - Jason Donovan
Aired - 30 August 2010
Episode summary:
Jason comes from showbiz parents who divorced when he was five. His British born father won custody and brought him up alone, but its Jason's mother's family line that holds the key to Jason's Australian heritage - up to now a complete mystery to him.
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Jason comes from showbiz parents who divorced when he was five. His British born father won custody and brought him up alone, but its Jason's mother's family line that holds the key to Jason's Australian heritage - up to now a complete mystery to him.
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+ Episode 6 - Alexander Armstrong
Aired - 23 August 2010
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Comedian Alexander Armstrong always knew his family background was likely to be privileged, but he's keen to find out exactly how posh he is...
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Comedian Alexander Armstrong always knew his family background was likely to be privileged, but he's keen to find out exactly how posh he is...
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+ Episode 5 - Rupert Penry-Jones
Aired - 16 August 2010
Episode summary:
Actor Rupert Penry-Jones has made his name playing dashing, quintessentially English heroes. But his family background is very different. His mother, actress Angela Thorne, was born in Karachi, when it was part of British India.
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Actor Rupert Penry-Jones has made his name playing dashing, quintessentially English heroes. But his family background is very different. His mother, actress Angela Thorne, was born in Karachi, when it was part of British India.
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+ Episode 4 - Monty Don
Aired - 09 August 2010
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Famous gardener Monty Don comes from a well-known dynasty of architects on his mother's side of the family, but knows little about his other relatives.
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Famous gardener Monty Don comes from a well-known dynasty of architects on his mother's side of the family, but knows little about his other relatives.
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+ Episode 3 - Dervla Kirwan
Aired - 02 August 2010
Episode summary:
Irish actress Dervla Kirwan became a household name in the hit series Ballykissangel. But she has never spoken about her great-uncle Michael Collins, a national figure who changed Irish history and fought to establish the Irish Free State. Dervla wants to find out how her grandfather Finian, Michael's nephew, fits into the events shaped by his famous uncle.
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Irish actress Dervla Kirwan became a household name in the hit series Ballykissangel. But she has never spoken about her great-uncle Michael Collins, a national figure who changed Irish history and fought to establish the Irish Free State. Dervla wants to find out how her grandfather Finian, Michael's nephew, fits into the events shaped by his famous uncle.
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+ Episode 2 - Rupert Everett
Aired - 26 July 2010
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Rupert Everett’s varied acting career has involved starring in Hollywood films as diverse as My Best Friend’s Wedding, Shrek 2 and The Importance of Being Earnest. Rupert has a rigidly conservative background, and feels that much of his own life has been a reaction against it. Following the recent death of his father six months ago, he wants to investigate the paternal side of his family.
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Rupert Everett’s varied acting career has involved starring in Hollywood films as diverse as My Best Friend’s Wedding, Shrek 2 and The Importance of Being Earnest. Rupert has a rigidly conservative background, and feels that much of his own life has been a reaction against it. Following the recent death of his father six months ago, he wants to investigate the paternal side of his family.
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+ Episode 1 - Bruce Forsyth
Aired - 19 July 2010
Episode summary:
Bruce Forsyth receives a letter from America from a woman who claims to be related to Bruce through Bruce's great-grandfather, Joseph Forsyth Johnson. The letter suggests that Joseph Forsyth Johnson was married to two women at the same time and that he died at sea. Bruce is determined to investigate these claims and discover the truth for himself.
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Bruce Forsyth receives a letter from America from a woman who claims to be related to Bruce through Bruce's great-grandfather, Joseph Forsyth Johnson. The letter suggests that Joseph Forsyth Johnson was married to two women at the same time and that he died at sea. Bruce is determined to investigate these claims and discover the truth for himself.
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+ Series 7
+ Episode 99 - Martin Freeman
Aired - 19 August 2009
Episode summary:
With his dad having died when he was 10 and his parents having divorced some years before, Martin Freeman tries to find out the paternal side of his family history.
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With his dad having died when he was 10 and his parents having divorced some years before, Martin Freeman tries to find out the paternal side of his family history.
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+ Episode 98 - Kim Cattrall
Aired - 12 August 2009
Episode summary:
Liverpool-born Kim Cattrall sets out to solve a family mystery that has endured for more than seventy years, the disappearance of her grandfather.
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Liverpool-born Kim Cattrall sets out to solve a family mystery that has endured for more than seventy years, the disappearance of her grandfather.
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+ Episode 97 - David Mitchell
Aired - 05 August 2009
Episode summary:
Actor and comedian David Mitchell goes in search of his Scottish roots.
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Actor and comedian David Mitchell goes in search of his Scottish roots.
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+ Episode 96 - Kate Humble
Aired - 29 July 2009
Episode summary:
TV presenter Kate Humble knows little about her family history. What she does know is that her paternal grandfather was a test pilot, and she believes her maternal grandfather ended up in Colditz. On the trail of her grandfather Bill Humble, who was a test pilot during the Second World War, Kate visits the RAF Museum. She is astonished to discover what a legend Bill was in flying circles, and is amazed to see his daredevil flying for herself in archive film held there. Pushing back further on the paternal side of her family tree, Kate finds out that her great, great, great grandfather Joseph Humble was a colliery manager in Northumberland, but mysteriously changed career in his 60s to become a grocer. As Kate delves further into the past, she discovers that Joseph was involved in the worst disaster in the history of English coal mining. Was Joseph in any way responsible for the tragedy? Is that why he left the coal mining industry? Kate also wants to find out more about her maternal grandfather Stanley Carter, and what happened to him as a prisoner of war during the Second World War. At the National Archives, she discovers Stanley's POW liberation report, which reveals that he was at several POW camps but not at Colditz, as she had originally thought. However, she's excited to discover that Stanley was at Stalag Luft III, the scene of an audacious escape attempt immortalised in the Hollywood blockbuster The Great Escape.
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TV presenter Kate Humble knows little about her family history. What she does know is that her paternal grandfather was a test pilot, and she believes her maternal grandfather ended up in Colditz. On the trail of her grandfather Bill Humble, who was a test pilot during the Second World War, Kate visits the RAF Museum. She is astonished to discover what a legend Bill was in flying circles, and is amazed to see his daredevil flying for herself in archive film held there. Pushing back further on the paternal side of her family tree, Kate finds out that her great, great, great grandfather Joseph Humble was a colliery manager in Northumberland, but mysteriously changed career in his 60s to become a grocer. As Kate delves further into the past, she discovers that Joseph was involved in the worst disaster in the history of English coal mining. Was Joseph in any way responsible for the tragedy? Is that why he left the coal mining industry? Kate also wants to find out more about her maternal grandfather Stanley Carter, and what happened to him as a prisoner of war during the Second World War. At the National Archives, she discovers Stanley's POW liberation report, which reveals that he was at several POW camps but not at Colditz, as she had originally thought. However, she's excited to discover that Stanley was at Stalag Luft III, the scene of an audacious escape attempt immortalised in the Hollywood blockbuster The Great Escape.
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+ Episode 95 - Chris Moyles
Aired - 22 July 2009
Episode summary:
Known for his outspoken views, Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles finds himself getting unexpectedly emotional as he goes back to his Irish roots.
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Known for his outspoken views, Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles finds himself getting unexpectedly emotional as he goes back to his Irish roots.
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+ Episode 94 - Davina McCall
Aired - 15 July 2009
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Davina McCall makes some intriguing and shocking discoveries as she delves into her family's past, hoping to learn more about her maternal French heritage.
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Davina McCall makes some intriguing and shocking discoveries as she delves into her family's past, hoping to learn more about her maternal French heritage.
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+ Episode 7 - Jason Donovan
Aired - 30 August 2010
Episode summary:
Jason comes from showbiz parents who divorced when he was five. His British born father won custody and brought him up alone, but its Jason's mother's family line that holds the key to Jason's Australian heritage - up to now a complete mystery to him. No Reviews. Add your review
Episode summary:
Jason comes from showbiz parents who divorced when he was five. His British born father won custody and brought him up alone, but its Jason's mother's family line that holds the key to Jason's Australian heritage - up to now a complete mystery to him. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 6 - Alexander Armstrong
Aired - 23 August 2010
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Comedian Alexander Armstrong always knew his family background was likely to be privileged, but he's keen to find out exactly how posh he is... No Reviews. Add your review
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Comedian Alexander Armstrong always knew his family background was likely to be privileged, but he's keen to find out exactly how posh he is... No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 5 - Rupert Penry-Jones
Aired - 16 August 2010
Episode summary:
Actor Rupert Penry-Jones has made his name playing dashing, quintessentially English heroes. But his family background is very different. His mother, actress Angela Thorne, was born in Karachi, when it was part of British India. No Reviews. Add your review
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Actor Rupert Penry-Jones has made his name playing dashing, quintessentially English heroes. But his family background is very different. His mother, actress Angela Thorne, was born in Karachi, when it was part of British India. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 4 - Monty Don
Aired - 09 August 2010
Episode summary:
Famous gardener Monty Don comes from a well-known dynasty of architects on his mother's side of the family, but knows little about his other relatives. No Reviews. Add your review
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Famous gardener Monty Don comes from a well-known dynasty of architects on his mother's side of the family, but knows little about his other relatives. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 3 - Dervla Kirwan
Aired - 02 August 2010
Episode summary:
Irish actress Dervla Kirwan became a household name in the hit series Ballykissangel. But she has never spoken about her great-uncle Michael Collins, a national figure who changed Irish history and fought to establish the Irish Free State. Dervla wants to find out how her grandfather Finian, Michael's nephew, fits into the events shaped by his famous uncle. No Reviews. Add your review
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Irish actress Dervla Kirwan became a household name in the hit series Ballykissangel. But she has never spoken about her great-uncle Michael Collins, a national figure who changed Irish history and fought to establish the Irish Free State. Dervla wants to find out how her grandfather Finian, Michael's nephew, fits into the events shaped by his famous uncle. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 2 - Rupert Everett
Aired - 26 July 2010
Episode summary:
Rupert Everett’s varied acting career has involved starring in Hollywood films as diverse as My Best Friend’s Wedding, Shrek 2 and The Importance of Being Earnest. Rupert has a rigidly conservative background, and feels that much of his own life has been a reaction against it. Following the recent death of his father six months ago, he wants to investigate the paternal side of his family. No Reviews. Add your review
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Rupert Everett’s varied acting career has involved starring in Hollywood films as diverse as My Best Friend’s Wedding, Shrek 2 and The Importance of Being Earnest. Rupert has a rigidly conservative background, and feels that much of his own life has been a reaction against it. Following the recent death of his father six months ago, he wants to investigate the paternal side of his family. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 1 - Bruce Forsyth
Aired - 19 July 2010
Episode summary:
Bruce Forsyth receives a letter from America from a woman who claims to be related to Bruce through Bruce's great-grandfather, Joseph Forsyth Johnson. The letter suggests that Joseph Forsyth Johnson was married to two women at the same time and that he died at sea. Bruce is determined to investigate these claims and discover the truth for himself. Add your review
Episode summary:
Bruce Forsyth receives a letter from America from a woman who claims to be related to Bruce through Bruce's great-grandfather, Joseph Forsyth Johnson. The letter suggests that Joseph Forsyth Johnson was married to two women at the same time and that he died at sea. Bruce is determined to investigate these claims and discover the truth for himself. Add your review
+ Series 6
+ Episode 11 - Martin Freeman
Aired - 19 August 2009
Episode summary:
With his dad having died when he was 10 and his parents having divorced some years before, Martin Freeman tries to find out the paternal side of his family history.
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With his dad having died when he was 10 and his parents having divorced some years before, Martin Freeman tries to find out the paternal side of his family history.
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+ Episode 10 - Kim Cattrall
Aired - 12 August 2009
Episode summary:
Liverpool-born Kim Cattrall sets out to solve a family mystery that has endured for more than seventy years, the disappearance of her grandfather.
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Liverpool-born Kim Cattrall sets out to solve a family mystery that has endured for more than seventy years, the disappearance of her grandfather.
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+ Episode 9 - David Mitchell
Aired - 05 August 2009
Episode summary:
Actor and comedian David Mitchell goes in search of his Scottish roots.
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Actor and comedian David Mitchell goes in search of his Scottish roots.
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+ Episode 8 - Kate Humble
Aired - 29 July 2009
Episode summary:
TV presenter Kate Humble knows little about her family history. What she does know is that her paternal grandfather was a test pilot, and she believes her maternal grandfather ended up in Colditz. On the trail of her grandfather Bill Humble, who was a test pilot during the Second World War, Kate visits the RAF Museum. She is astonished to discover what a legend Bill was in flying circles, and is amazed to see his daredevil flying for herself in archive film held there.
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TV presenter Kate Humble knows little about her family history. What she does know is that her paternal grandfather was a test pilot, and she believes her maternal grandfather ended up in Colditz. On the trail of her grandfather Bill Humble, who was a test pilot during the Second World War, Kate visits the RAF Museum. She is astonished to discover what a legend Bill was in flying circles, and is amazed to see his daredevil flying for herself in archive film held there.
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+ Episode 7 - Chris Moyles
Aired - 22 July 2009
Episode summary:
Known for his outspoken views, Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles finds himself getting unexpectedly emotional as he goes back to his Irish roots.
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Known for his outspoken views, Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles finds himself getting unexpectedly emotional as he goes back to his Irish roots.
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+ Episode 6 - Davina McCall
Aired - 15 July 2009
Episode summary:
Davina McCall makes some intriguing and shocking discoveries as she delves into her family's past, hoping to learn more about her maternal French heritage.
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Davina McCall makes some intriguing and shocking discoveries as she delves into her family's past, hoping to learn more about her maternal French heritage.
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+ Episode 5 - Kevin Whately
Aired - 02 March 2009
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Actor Kevin Whately discovers that his ancestors were amongst the richest and most powerful men of the 17th century.
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Actor Kevin Whately discovers that his ancestors were amongst the richest and most powerful men of the 17th century.
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+ Episode 4 - Zoë Wanamaker
Aired - 23 February 2009
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Actress Zoe Wanamaker traces the roots of her family back to the Ukraine via America and the anti-communist witch-hunt that caused her father Sam to flee to the UK.
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Actress Zoe Wanamaker traces the roots of her family back to the Ukraine via America and the anti-communist witch-hunt that caused her father Sam to flee to the UK.
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+ Episode 3 - Rick Stein
Aired - 16 February 2009
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+ Episode 2 - Fiona Bruce
Aired - 09 February 2009
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Fiona Bruce discovers the sad truth behind her great-grandfather's mysterious death, and returns to her family's ancestral home.
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Fiona Bruce discovers the sad truth behind her great-grandfather's mysterious death, and returns to her family's ancestral home.
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+ Episode 1 - Rory Bremner
Aired - 02 February 2009
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In Holland and Germany, Rory Bremner delves into the wartime experiences of the father he didn't know very well.
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In Holland and Germany, Rory Bremner delves into the wartime experiences of the father he didn't know very well.
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+ Series 5
+ Episode 8 - Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Aired - 01 October 2008
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"Most people assume that I'm from a long line of gothic, castle-dwelling Welsh gentry", says Laurence, "but I don't think I am". However, an old family letter hints that some of these assumptions may in fact be correct. Following a tantalising clue left by great-aunt Kitty, Laurence sets out to investigate. Is there a long lost family estate and fortune somewhere in Somerset? Could Laurence really be a member of the landed gentry?
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"Most people assume that I'm from a long line of gothic, castle-dwelling Welsh gentry", says Laurence, "but I don't think I am". However, an old family letter hints that some of these assumptions may in fact be correct. Following a tantalising clue left by great-aunt Kitty, Laurence sets out to investigate. Is there a long lost family estate and fortune somewhere in Somerset? Could Laurence really be a member of the landed gentry?
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+ Episode 7 - Jodie Kidd
Aired - 24 September 2008
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Jodie has often wondered why none of her family ever talked about her mother's grandfather, Sir Rowland Hodge. Although she grew up with many stories about her other great-grandfather Lord Beaverbrook, Sir Rowland's past remains a mystery. Investigations in Newcastle and London soon reveal why, as Jodie uncovers a tale of scandal and political corruption. An exploration of Beaverbrook's ancestors takes her across the Atlantic to Colonial America and a connection to some of the first Puritan settlers.
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Jodie has often wondered why none of her family ever talked about her mother's grandfather, Sir Rowland Hodge. Although she grew up with many stories about her other great-grandfather Lord Beaverbrook, Sir Rowland's past remains a mystery. Investigations in Newcastle and London soon reveal why, as Jodie uncovers a tale of scandal and political corruption. An exploration of Beaverbrook's ancestors takes her across the Atlantic to Colonial America and a connection to some of the first Puritan settlers.
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+ Episode 6 - David Suchet
Aired - 17 September 2008
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Confusion reigns in David Suchet's family history. Was his father's father German, Russian or Estonian? Was his name Suchedowitz, Suchet or Shoket? David’s mother's family is equally confusing. Was her grandfather really a French photographer? And why did another ancestor's ship sink off Norfolk? David travels across Europe hoping to find some answers.
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Confusion reigns in David Suchet's family history. Was his father's father German, Russian or Estonian? Was his name Suchedowitz, Suchet or Shoket? David’s mother's family is equally confusing. Was her grandfather really a French photographer? And why did another ancestor's ship sink off Norfolk? David travels across Europe hoping to find some answers.
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+ Episode 5 - Ainsley Harriott
Aired - 10 September 2008
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Ainsley Harriott heads to the West Indies and discovers that Caribbean history isn't quite as 'black and white' as he'd imagined. In addition to harrowing stories of slavery, Ainsley discovers his ancestors include a soldier, a policemen, wealthy 'free blacks' and even white plantation owners.
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Ainsley Harriott heads to the West Indies and discovers that Caribbean history isn't quite as 'black and white' as he'd imagined. In addition to harrowing stories of slavery, Ainsley discovers his ancestors include a soldier, a policemen, wealthy 'free blacks' and even white plantation owners.
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+ Episode 4 - Esther Rantzen
Aired - 03 September 2008
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If Esther's family is as genteel and respectable as she's always believed, where do the rumours of bigamy, fraud and murder come from? Stories of a 'black sheep' have always intrigued her, as have the origins of the Rantzen side of the family. Her search for answers takes her from the slums of Spitalfields in London to the diamond mines of South Africa. Along the way she discovers the amazing story of a fugitive from justice.
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If Esther's family is as genteel and respectable as she's always believed, where do the rumours of bigamy, fraud and murder come from? Stories of a 'black sheep' have always intrigued her, as have the origins of the Rantzen side of the family. Her search for answers takes her from the slums of Spitalfields in London to the diamond mines of South Africa. Along the way she discovers the amazing story of a fugitive from justice.
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+ Episode 3 - Jerry Springer
Aired - 28 August 2008
Episode summary:
Jerry knows that if his parents had not fled Germany before the start of the Second World War he would almost certainly not be alive today. As Jewish refugees, they settled in London before moving to the United States. Tragically, Jerry’s grandmothers were not so lucky. Unable to escape from the Nazis, both died in the Holocaust. Jerry sets out on an emotional journey to discover what happened to them. How far back can he trace the Springer family in Germany and did any of them survive the war?
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Jerry knows that if his parents had not fled Germany before the start of the Second World War he would almost certainly not be alive today. As Jewish refugees, they settled in London before moving to the United States. Tragically, Jerry’s grandmothers were not so lucky. Unable to escape from the Nazis, both died in the Holocaust. Jerry sets out on an emotional journey to discover what happened to them. How far back can he trace the Springer family in Germany and did any of them survive the war?
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+ Episode 2 - Boris Johnson
Aired - 21 August 2008
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Boris Johnson knew a certain amount about his diverse family background, but was intrigued by several family stories and mysteries. He was particularly keen to investigate stories associated with the relatives of his paternal grandparents. Boris's grandfather, Wilfred Johnson, had never spoken about the murder of his Turkish father in the 1920s. Boris’s grandmother Irene Johnson (née Williams), known as 'Granny Butter', had always been the subject of derision in the family due to her grandiose claims of an aristocratic French background. So Boris set out on an international journey of discovery to separate fact from fiction.
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Boris Johnson knew a certain amount about his diverse family background, but was intrigued by several family stories and mysteries. He was particularly keen to investigate stories associated with the relatives of his paternal grandparents. Boris's grandfather, Wilfred Johnson, had never spoken about the murder of his Turkish father in the 1920s. Boris’s grandmother Irene Johnson (née Williams), known as 'Granny Butter', had always been the subject of derision in the family due to her grandiose claims of an aristocratic French background. So Boris set out on an international journey of discovery to separate fact from fiction.
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+ Episode 1 - Patsy Kensit
Aired - 14 August 2008
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Patsy's late father was a villain. Jimmy Kensit was deeply involved with the most notorious gangsters of 1960s London: the Krays and the Richardsons. Reggie Kray was even godfather to Patsy's brother. Apprehensively, Patsy embarked on an investigation into her father's murky past, to understand the roots of his criminality and to discover how far back 'the family trade' goes. Patsy met up with a criminologist who had unearthed a copy of her father’s criminal record, revealing the true extent of his crimes. She was then shocked to uncover documents in the National Archives that show her grandfather was also a prolific criminal. After more research, Patsy was at last relieved to discover that her great-grandfather, though impoverished, was an honest walking stick maker. Tracing her roots even further back, an amazing document in Goldsmith's Hall revealed how the Kensit family, once affluent artisans, first fell into terrible poverty. Ultimately Patsy made the emotional discovery that rather than descending from a long line of villains, one of her ancestors was a remarkable vicar who dedicated his life to helping the poor.
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Patsy's late father was a villain. Jimmy Kensit was deeply involved with the most notorious gangsters of 1960s London: the Krays and the Richardsons. Reggie Kray was even godfather to Patsy's brother. Apprehensively, Patsy embarked on an investigation into her father's murky past, to understand the roots of his criminality and to discover how far back 'the family trade' goes. Patsy met up with a criminologist who had unearthed a copy of her father’s criminal record, revealing the true extent of his crimes. She was then shocked to uncover documents in the National Archives that show her grandfather was also a prolific criminal. After more research, Patsy was at last relieved to discover that her great-grandfather, though impoverished, was an honest walking stick maker. Tracing her roots even further back, an amazing document in Goldsmith's Hall revealed how the Kensit family, once affluent artisans, first fell into terrible poverty. Ultimately Patsy made the emotional discovery that rather than descending from a long line of villains, one of her ancestors was a remarkable vicar who dedicated his life to helping the poor.
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+ Episode 7 - Matthew Pinsent
Aired - 18 October 2007
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+ Episode 6 - Graham Norton
Aired - 11 October 2007
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+ Episode 5 - Alistair McGowan
Aired - 04 October 2007
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Alistair McGowan explores his heritage from his father's side, investigating what 'Anglo-Indian' means by a journey to India.
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Alistair McGowan explores his heritage from his father's side, investigating what 'Anglo-Indian' means by a journey to India.
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+ Episode 4 - Carol Vorderman
Aired - 27 September 2007
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Carol explores her family tree.
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Carol explores her family tree.
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+ Episode 3 - Griff Rhys Jones
Aired - 20 September 2007
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Griff Rhys Jones looks at both sides of his family's history, learning about the early British railway workers and trying to work out whether relatives really died in a train crash or there might be darker family secrets.
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Griff Rhys Jones looks at both sides of his family's history, learning about the early British railway workers and trying to work out whether relatives really died in a train crash or there might be darker family secrets.
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+ Episode 2 - John Hurt
Aired - 13 September 2007
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John looks into his great grandmother's parentage.
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John looks into his great grandmother's parentage.
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+ Episode 1 - Natasha Kaplinsky
Aired - 06 September 2007
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Natasha travels to Cape Town in search of information about her father's involvement with the anti-apartheid movement during the 1960s. Later, after researching a possible connection with King George the Third, she travels with her Australian cousin Benni to Belarus where some disturbing discoveries are made about the persecution of her Jewish ancestors.
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Natasha travels to Cape Town in search of information about her father's involvement with the anti-apartheid movement during the 1960s. Later, after researching a possible connection with King George the Third, she travels with her Australian cousin Benni to Belarus where some disturbing discoveries are made about the persecution of her Jewish ancestors.
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+ Episode 8 - Julia Sawalha
Aired - 25 October 2006
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Julia's journey takes her to France and Jordan.
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Julia's journey takes her to France and Jordan.
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+ Episode 7 - Jeremy Irons
Aired - 18 October 2006
Episode summary:
Does Jeremy have roots in Ireland?
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Does Jeremy have roots in Ireland?
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+ Episode 6 - Nigella Lawson
Aired - 11 October 2006
Episode summary:
What will Nigella find in her family tree?
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What will Nigella find in her family tree?
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+ Episode 5 - David Dickinson
Aired - 04 October 2006
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David's roots are in Armenia.
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David's roots are in Armenia.
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+ Episode 4 - David Tennant
Aired - 27 September 2006
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David's quest to discover his family take him to the Isle of Mull, and then on to Londonderry, to confront an unexpected side to his ancestors.
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David's quest to discover his family take him to the Isle of Mull, and then on to Londonderry, to confront an unexpected side to his ancestors.
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+ Episode 3 - Colin Jackson
Aired - 20 September 2006
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Colin's roots extend to Panama, Jamaica and Scotland.
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Colin's roots extend to Panama, Jamaica and Scotland.
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+ Episode 2 - Robert Lindsay
Aired - 13 September 2006
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Robert's roots take him back to Derbyshire.
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Robert's roots take him back to Derbyshire.
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+ Episode 1 - Barbara Windsor
Aired - 06 September 2006
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Barbara roots extend through East London and Suffolk.
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Barbara roots extend through East London and Suffolk.
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+ Episode 6 - Gurinder Chadha
Aired - 15 February 2006
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Gurinder investigates her roots in Kenya and India.
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Gurinder investigates her roots in Kenya and India.
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+ Episode 5 - Jane Horrocks
Aired - 08 February 2006
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Jane looks into her Lancashire roots.
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Jane looks into her Lancashire roots.
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+ Episode 4 - Julian Clary
Aired - 01 February 2006
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Julian Clary investigates his roots through Europe.
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Julian Clary investigates his roots through Europe.
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+ Episode 3 - Stephen Fry
Aired - 25 January 2006
Episode summary:
An emotional journey as Stephen investigates his European Jewish roots.
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An emotional journey as Stephen investigates his European Jewish roots.
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+ Episode 2 - Sheila Hancock
Aired - 18 January 2006
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Sheila Hancock chases after a mysterious woman in a photograph in the search for her roots.
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Sheila Hancock chases after a mysterious woman in a photograph in the search for her roots.
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+ Episode 1 - Jeremy Paxman
Aired - 11 January 2006
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The stern host of BBC2's Newsnight searches for his roots.
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The stern host of BBC2's Newsnight searches for his roots.
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+ Episode 10 - Vic Reeves
Aired - 14 December 2004
Episode summary:
Was Vic's father a bigamist?
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Was Vic's father a bigamist?
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+ Episode 9 - Meera Syal
Aired - 07 December 2004
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Meera's exploration takes her to the Punjab.
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Meera's exploration takes her to the Punjab.
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+ Episode 8 - Lesley Garrett
Aired - 30 November 2004
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Lesley explores her family tree in Yorkshire.
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Lesley explores her family tree in Yorkshire.
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+ Episode 7 - David Baddiel
Aired - 23 November 2004
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David explores his Jewish roots and discovers some Orthodox Jewish relatives in London. No Reviews. Add your review
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David explores his Jewish roots and discovers some Orthodox Jewish relatives in London. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 6 - Moira Stewart
Aired - 16 November 2004
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Moira Stewart's family tree exploration takes from the Highlands of Scotland to the West Indies. No Reviews. Add your review
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Moira Stewart's family tree exploration takes from the Highlands of Scotland to the West Indies. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 5 - Ian Hislop
Aired - 09 November 2004
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Ian finds out more about the part his grandfathers played in the wars of the 20th Century. No Reviews. Add your review
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Ian finds out more about the part his grandfathers played in the wars of the 20th Century. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 4 - Jeremy Clarkson
Aired - 02 November 2004
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Jeremy is determined to find out if his mother was descended from the Kilner Jar people, and if they were, where all the money had gone. No Reviews. Add your review
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Jeremy is determined to find out if his mother was descended from the Kilner Jar people, and if they were, where all the money had gone. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 3 - Sue Johnston
Aired - 26 October 2004
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Actress Sue Johnston explores her roots. No Reviews. Add your review
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Actress Sue Johnston explores her roots. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 2 - Amanda Redman
Aired - 19 October 2004
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Actress Amanda Redman explores her roots. No Reviews. Add your review
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Actress Amanda Redman explores her roots. No Reviews. Add your review
+ Episode 1 - Bill Oddie
Aired - 12 October 2004
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Bill Oddie is the first celebrity to undergo the family tree search, as he endeavours to find out more about his mother, who was institutionalised when he was a child. Add your review
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Bill Oddie is the first celebrity to undergo the family tree search, as he endeavours to find out more about his mother, who was institutionalised when he was a child. Add your review
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