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 1Andrew Lloyd Webber

Andrew Lloyd Webber is amazed by family stories that uncannily parallel his own life.

Episode 2Claire Foy

Claire Foy’s family tree reveals an accusation of murder in a famous Victorian trial.

Episode 3Kevin Clifton

Kevin Clifton investigates a family story of an ancestor from the First Nations of Canada.

Episode 4Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls uncovers his family’s wartime secrets and a connection to a Scottish king.

Episode 5Chris and Xand van Tulleken

Twin doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken discover more about their Dutch heritage.

Episode 6Emily Atack

Emily Atack discovers a famous whistler and the secrets behind Paul McCartney’s harmonies!

Episode 7Dev Griffin

Dev Griffin uncovers fascinating tales from his Irish and Jamaican ancestry.

Episode 8Chris Ramsay

Chris Ramsey. Comedian Chris Ramsey discovers he’s from a long line of startlingly lucky ancestors.

Episode 9Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville's discovery of one ancestor’s actions leads to new relatives in Australia.

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