Who Do You Think You Are?

2007•11 series

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Genealogy series in which well-known people trace their family tree, often travelling to different areas and other countries to follow in their ancestors' footsteps. Family secrets and forgotten stories are revealed, sometimes confirming the celebrity's previous ideas, but often completely subverting their expectations as tales of bravery, charity, loss and heartbreak come to light. Past participants include Bill Oddie, JK Rowling, Graham Norton, Nigella Lawson, Jeremy Irons and Patrick Stewart.

Episode 1Josh Widdicombe

Comedian Josh Widdicombe traces his extraordinary ancestry back to the Tudor nobility.

Episode 2Dame Judi Dench

Judi Dench's journey through her ancestry leads her to 16th-century Denmark.

Episode 3Alex Scott

Footballer Alex Scott learns about her Jewish and Jamaican ancestry.

Episode 4Joe Lycett

Comedian and presenter Joe Lycett uncovers a dark family history.

Episode 5Pixie Lott

Singer Pixie Lott discovers she is descended from three generations of military musicians.

Episode 6Joe Sugg

YouTuber Joe Sugg learns about an ancestor who survived the Great Fire of London.

Episode 7Ed Balls

Ed Balls explores his ancestry, investigating a possible link to Nelson's HMS Victory.

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