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.

Vicky McClure: Episode Image
Episode 1Vicky McClure

Vicky McClure goes on an emotional journey to find out about her great-grandfather’s war.

Paddy McGuinness: Episode Image
Episode 2Paddy McGuinness

Paddy McGuinness goes in search of his family history and learns about his Irish roots.

Melanie Chisholm: Episode Image
Episode 3Melanie Chisholm

Former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm explores the stories behind her Liverpudlian roots.

Rose Ayling-Ellis: Episode Image
Episode 4Rose Ayling-Ellis

Actor Rose Ayling-Ellis travels from Birmingham to Exmoor to look into her family history.

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill: Episode Image
Episode 5Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill

Jess Ennis-Hill solves a family mystery and traces her Jamaican family back to the 1790s.

Olly Murs: Episode Image
Episode 6Olly Murs

Olly Murs uncovers his grandfather’s wartime journey from Latvia to Essex.

Gemma Collins: Episode Image
Episode 7Gemma Collins

TV star Gemma Collins goes on an emotional journey in search of her family history.

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