Episodes (10)
Nov 24, 2016
The actor wants to know more about his tough, working-class family in the East End of London, but gets more than he expected when he unearths an extraordinary lineage stretching back to the 11th century.
Dec 01, 2016
The actress looks into rumoured French ancestry on her mother's side of the family, uncovering a Napoleonic-era cross-Channel romance. Amanda also seeks answers to the tragic death of her paternal grandfather.
Dec 08, 2016
The TV presenter traces the first of her maternal ancestors to move from India to Trinidad. Liz then heads to Martinique where her paternal ancestors are said to have been slave-owning, plantation owners.
Dec 15, 2016
Singer Cheryl traces her roots and discovers a sea-faring ancestor and a family tragedy. She also learns the story of her great-grandfather, who fought in WWI.
Dec 22, 2016
Comedian Ricky Tomlinson discovers a series of family tragedies caused by poverty, harsh working conditions and social injustice in 19th century Liverpool, which only reaffirms his (head)strong leftist beliefs.
Jan 25, 2017
The actor and civil-rights activist delves into his family history and discovers one of his ancestors was a Victorian political activist, another was linked to the theatre. He learns his family have a link to an ancient landmark.
Feb 01, 2017
The comedian investigates his Welsh roots and gets more than he bargained for when he identifies a wayward great-grandfather. His journey uncovers everything from illegitimate children to royal connections.
Feb 15, 2017
The actor uncovers a story involving bigamy, syphilis and blacking up as a minstrel as he explores his family history. Can he discover why his grandmother never knew her own father?
Feb 22, 2017
The actress sets out to explore her Bengali heritage. Starting in Kolkata she learns of her great-grandfather's activism in colonial Bengal. She also learns of her family's involvement in Bangladesh's war of independence.
Mar 08, 2017
The BBC Newsreader discovers her ancestors risked everything to move to America in search of religious freedom. She examines a family rumour that her great-grandfather worked at Kew Gardens.
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Who Do You Think You Are? Season 13 (2016) is released on Nov 24, 2016 and the latest season 19 of Who Do You Think You Are? is released in 2022. Watch Who Do You Think You Are? online - the English Documentary TV series from United Kingdom. Who Do You Think You Are? is directed by Mary Cranitch,Sarah Feltes,Tom McCarthy,Sue Hills and created by Stuart Elliott with Cherie Lunghi and David Morrissey.
Well known faces within the British media each embark on individual journeys to answer some questions in regards to their own family history. An interesting and intelligent programme for any budding genealogists out there!
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