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Season 1 2004 · 10 eps

1. 1 Bill Oddie 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. Oct 12, 2004 60m
2. 2 Amanda Redman Actress Amanda Redman explores her roots. Oct 19, 2004 60m
3. 3 Sue Johnston Actress Sue Johnston explores her roots. Oct 26, 2004 60m
4. 4 Jeremy Clarkson 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. Nov 2, 2004 60m
5. 5 Ian Hislop Ian finds out more about the part his grandfathers played in the wars of the 20th Century. Nov 9, 2004 60m
6. 6 Moira Stuart Moira Stuart's family tree exploration takes from the Highlands of Scotland to the West Indies. Nov 16, 2004 60m
7. 7 David Baddiel David explores his Jewish roots and discovers some Orthodox Jewish relatives in London. Nov 23, 2004 60m
8. 8 Lesley Garrett Lesley explores her family tree in Yorkshire. Nov 30, 2004 60m
9. 9 Meera Syal Meera's exploration takes her to the Punjab. Dec 7, 2004 60m
10. 10 Vic Reeves Was Vic's father a bigamist? Dec 14, 2004 60m

Season 2 2006 · 6 eps

1. 1 Jeremy Paxman The stern host of BBC2's Newsnight searches for his roots. Jan 11, 2006 60m
2. 2 Sheila Hancock Sheila Hancock chases after a mysterious woman in a photograph in the search for her roots. Jan 18, 2006 60m
3. 3 Stephen Fry An emotional journey as Stephen investigates his European Jewish roots. Jan 25, 2006 60m
4. 4 Julian Clary Julian Clary investigates his roots through Europe. Feb 1, 2006 60m
5. 5 Jane Horrocks Jane looks into her Lancashire roots. Feb 8, 2006 60m
6. 6 Gurinder Chadha Gurinder investigates her roots in Kenya and India. Feb 15, 2006 60m

Season 3 2006 · 8 eps

1. 1 Barbara Windsor Barbara roots extend through East London and Suffolk. Sep 6, 2006 60m
2. 2 Robert Lindsay Robert's roots take him back to Derbyshire. Sep 13, 2006 60m
3. 3 Colin Jackson Colin's roots extend to Panama, Jamaica and Scotland. Sep 20, 2006 60m
4. 4 David Tennant 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. Sep 27, 2006 60m
5. 5 David Dickinson David's roots are in Armenia. Oct 4, 2006 60m
6. 6 Nigella Lawson What will Nigella find in her family tree? Oct 11, 2006 60m
7. 7 Jeremy Irons Does Jeremy have roots in Ireland? Oct 18, 2006 60m
8. 8 Julia Sawalha Julia's journey takes her to France and Jordan. Oct 25, 2006 60m

Season 4 2007 · 7 eps

1. 1 Natasha Kaplinsky 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 connect… Sep 6, 2007 60m
2. 2 John Hurt John looks into his great grandmother's parentage. Sep 13, 2007 60m
3. 3 Griff Rhys Jones 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 cras… Sep 20, 2007 60m
4. 4 Carol Vorderman Carol explores her family tree. Sep 27, 2007 60m
5. 5 Alistair McGowan Alistair McGowan explores his heritage from his father's side, investigating what 'Anglo-Indian' means by a journey to India. Oct 4, 2007 60m
6. 6 Graham Norton Oct 11, 2007 60m
7. 7 Matthew Pinsent Oct 18, 2007 60m

Season 5 2008 · 8 eps

1. 1 Patsy Kensit 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 godfathe… Aug 14, 2008 60m
2. 2 Boris Johnson 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… Aug 21, 2008 60m
3. 3 Jerry Springer 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 Lon… Aug 28, 2008 60m
4. 4 Esther Rantzen 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 intri… Sep 3, 2008 60m
5. 5 Ainsley Harriott 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, Ains… Sep 10, 2008 60m
6. 6 David Suchet 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 equa… Sep 17, 2008 60m
7. 7 Jodie Kidd 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-grandfa… Sep 24, 2008 60m
8. 8 Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen "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 t… Oct 1, 2008 60m

Season 6 2009 · 11 eps

1. 1 Rory Bremner In Holland and Germany, Rory Bremner delves into the wartime experiences of the father he didn't know very well. Feb 2, 2009 60m
2. 2 Fiona Bruce Fiona Bruce discovers the sad truth behind her great-grandfather's mysterious death, and returns to her family's ancestral home. Feb 9, 2009 60m
3. 3 Rick Stein Feb 16, 2009 60m
4. 4 Zoe Wanamaker 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. Feb 23, 2009 60m
5. 5 Kevin Whately Actor Kevin Whately discovers that his ancestors were amongst the richest and most powerful men of the 17th century. Mar 2, 2009 60m
6. 6 Davina McCall 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. Jul 15, 2009 60m
7. 7 Chris Moyles Known for his outspoken views, Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles finds himself getting unexpectedly emotional as he goes back to his Irish roots. Jul 22, 2009 60m
8. 8 Kate Humble 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 end… Jul 29, 2009 60m
9. 9 David Mitchell Actor and comedian David Mitchell goes in search of his Scottish roots. Aug 5, 2009 60m
10. 10 Kim Cattrall Liverpool-born Kim Cattrall sets out to solve a family mystery that has endured for more than seventy years, the disappearance of her grandfather. Aug 12, 2009 60m
11. 11 Martin Freeman 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. Aug 19, 2009 60m

Season 7 2010 · 9 eps

1. 1 Bruce Forsyth 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 Jos… Jul 19, 2010 60m
2. 2 Rupert Everett 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 ri… Jul 26, 2010 60m
3. 3 Dervla Kirwan 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… Aug 2, 2010 60m
4. 4 Monty Don 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. Aug 9, 2010 60m
5. 5 Rupert Penry-Jones 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 bo… Aug 16, 2010 60m
6. 6 Alexander Armstrong 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... Aug 23, 2010 60m
7. 7 Jason Donovan 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 k… Aug 30, 2010 60m
8. 8 Hugh Quarshie Holby City actor Hugh Quarshie was born in Ghana, but moved to Britain with his parents as a child. He knows there is Dutch ancestry in his family, but doesn't know where the bloo… Sep 6, 2010 60m
9. 9 Alan Cumming Award-winning actor and Broadway star Alan Cumming made his name acting in films such as Goldeneye and X-Men, but grew up in a small Scottish town. He tries to solve the mystery o… Sep 13, 2010 60m

Season 8 2011 · 10 eps

1. 1 June Brown During her search to find out if she is a real EastEnder, June unravels her Jewish heritage, and discovers how momentous historical events shaped her family's destiny, forcing the… Aug 10, 2011 60m
2. 2 JK Rowling In a rare television appearance, best-selling Harry Potter author JK Rowling sets out to investigate her French roots. Aug 17, 2011 60m
3. 3 Sebastian Coe The former Olympic gold medal winner sets out to discover if there is any truth in his grandmother's claims that the family's origins were once quite grand. Aug 24, 2011 60m
4. 4 Larry Lamb Actor Larry Lamb sets out to learn about his biological grandparents. Aug 31, 2011 60m
5. 5 Emilia Fox Silent Witness star Emilia Fox tries to find out how far back her family's acting roots go. Sep 7, 2011 60m
6. 6 Alan Carr Alan Carr explores his family's football connection and his grandfather's brush with fame. Sep 14, 2011 60m
7. 7 Robin Gibb Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb discovers how his paternal great-grandfather rose from poverty to become a decorated soldier, and heads to Paisley, Renfrewshire, to investigate a myste… Sep 21, 2011 60m
8. 8 Richard Madeley Richard Madeley sets out to learn more about the Canadian side of his family. Sep 28, 2011 60m
9. 9 Len Goodman Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman investigates his mother's family. Oct 5, 2011 60m
10. 10 Tracey Emin Tracey knows very little of her maternal line, and is keen to find out more about her East End roots Oct 12, 2011 60m

Season 9 2012 · 10 eps

1. 1 Samantha Womack Samantha Womack is best known for playing Ronnie Mitchell in EastEnders. Sam's parents separated when she was young, and she grew up with only a fractured sense of her family hist… Aug 15, 2012 60m
2. 2 Gregg Wallace Gregg Wallace sets out to solve a long-standing family mystery: what happened to his great-grandfather, Henry Roland Springett, who abandoned his wife and children, including Greg… Aug 22, 2012 60m
3. 3 Patrick Stewart Sir Patrick Stewart's memory of his late father, Alfred Stewart, is scarred by recollections of domestic abuse. In this deeply personal and moving film, Patrick investigates his f… Aug 28, 2012 60m
4. 4 Annie Lennox Eurythmics singer and political activist Annie Lennox, whose grandmother's father died when she was only three, knows little about this branch of the family. Annie's episode uncov… Sep 5, 2012 60m
5. 5 Hugh Dennis Comedian and actor Hugh Dennis's grandfathers both fought in the First World War, but rarely spoke about what they went through. In this episode, Hugh uncovers their very differen… Sep 12, 2012 60m
6. 6 Alex Kingston Actress Alex Kingston knows that her great-grandfather, William Keevil, died during the First World War, leaving behind a wife and young family - including Alex's then 4-year-old … Sep 19, 2012 60m
7. 7 William Roache Actor William Roache has always known that his grandmother, Zillah Waddicor, ran a cafe in Alton Towers in the 1920s and 1930s, long before it became a theme park. But as Bill set… Sep 26, 2012 60m
8. 8 Celia Imrie Actress Celia Imrie knows that she comes from a long line of aristocrats on her mother's side, but has always resisted finding out any more about her illustrious heritage; her fea… Oct 10, 2012 60m
9. 9 John Barnes Fifty years after Jamaica gained independence from Britain, former footballer and sports pundit John Barnes sets out to investigate the extraordinary role his grandfather, Frank H… Oct 17, 2012 60m
10. 10 John Bishop John Bishop finds out what happened to his great great grandfather, a POW in the Crimea. Dec 6, 2012 60m

Season 10 2013 · 10 eps

1. 1 Una Stubbs Una Stubbs never got the chance to meet her paternal grandparents and learns that they didn't die until she was in her 20s. She manages to uncover a story of illegitimacy and pove… Jul 24, 2013 60m
2. 2 Nigel Havers Nigel Havers takes a look at his mother's line and travels to Cornwall to learn about a tale of illegitimacy worthy of a period drama. On his father's side, he ends up in Colchest… Jul 31, 2013 60m
3. 3 Minnie Driver Hollywood actress Minnie Driver is on a mission to find out more about her late father, Ronnie, and his family's background. Minnie's parents were not married, and Minnie only dis… Aug 7, 2013 60m
4. 4 Lesley Sharp Actress Lesley Sharp was adopted when she was just five weeks old. She traced her birth mother over twenty years ago and discovered that she was the result of her mother's affair … Aug 14, 2013 60m
5. 5 Gary Lineker Sports presenter and former footballer Gary Lineker follows the trail of his great, great great grandfather James Pratt, and discovers that James was a poacher in Victorian Englan… Aug 21, 2013 60m
6. 6 Nick Hewer TV personality Nick Hewer has fond memories of his maternal Irish grandfather but has always been intrigued about how a Catholic managed to reach the prestigious office of high sh… Aug 28, 2013 60m
7. 7 Nitin Ganatra EastEnders star Nitin Ganatra moved to England from Kenya when he was just three years old. Now Nitin has questions about his identity and wants to investigate why his family left… Sep 4, 2013 60m
8. 8 Sarah Millican Comedian Sarah Millican is astonished to discover that her three times great grandfather was one of the first ever divers in the world. Sarah also follows the trail of her four ti… Sep 11, 2013 60m
9. 9 Marianne Faithfull Singer and '60s pop icon Marianne Faithfull had a difficult relationship with her mother, Eva. In this film Marianne investigates Eva's earlier life, as a dancer in 1920s Berlin- … Sep 18, 2013 60m
10. 10 John Simpson Veteran BBC news reporter and world affairs editor John Simpson always thought his great grandfather was Samuel F Cody, famous for being the first person to fly in Britain and a W… Sep 25, 2013 60m

Season 11 2014 · 10 eps

1. 1 Julie Walters Bafta-winning actress, Julie Walters of Educating Rita, Mamma Mia! and Harry Potter fame, traces her roots back to County Mayo in western Ireland, where her great-grandfather, Ant… Aug 7, 2014 60m
2. 2 Brian Blessed Actor Brian Blessed has always loved his unusual name but has no idea where his Blessed ancestors came from. Born in Yorkshire, he'd always assumed his family were northerners but… Aug 14, 2014 60m
3. 3 Tamzin Outhwaite New Tricks star Tamzin Outhwaite has always been intrigued by her Italian ancestry. Although she remembers her grandfather Remo, she knows very little about his family. Tamzin's j… Aug 21, 2014 60m
4. 4 Brendan O'Carroll Brendan O'Carroll ditches his alter ego, Mrs Brown to turn detective, as he attempts to track down the men who murdered his grandfather at the height of the Irish War of Independe… Aug 28, 2014 60m
5. 5 Sheridan Smith Actress Sheridan Smith has grown up surrounded by a musical family, singing with her country and western duo parents since she was a child. Sheridan is keen to know where her musi… Sep 4, 2014 60m
6. 6 Mary Berry Bake Off star Mary Berry, still going strong at 79, believes she inherits her energy and drive from her father and sets off on a journey to find out more about his family. Along t… Sep 11, 2014 60m
7. 7 Martin Shaw Actor Martin Shaw never knew his grandfather, Edwin Shaw, who walked out on his family when Martin's father was just a boy. Martin sets off to find out what happened to this elusi… Sep 18, 2014 60m
8. 8 Reggie Yates Presenter and DJ Reggie Yates grew up knowing very little about his father's side of the family. Reggie sets out on the trail of his grandfather, Harry Philip Yates. His journey t… Sep 25, 2014 60m
9. 9 Billy Connolly Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly has always considered himself Scottish through and through but as he travels to India in the footsteps of his army ancestors, he makes a… Oct 2, 2014 60m
10. 10 Twiggy Twiggy grew up in London but her parents told her nothing at all about her family. She finds out about a history of strong women as well as a hint of crime. Oct 9, 2014 60m

Season 12 2015 · 10 eps

1. 1 Paul Hollywood Paul Hollywood looks into his family's past this week. His journey takes him first to North Africa where his grandfather had only just completed his training when he found himsel… Aug 13, 2015 60m
2. 2 Jane Seymour Jane Seymour was born Joyce Penelope Wilhelmina Frankenberg and knows that there is Jewish ancestry on her father’s side of the family. She wants to find out about her Jewish grea… Aug 20, 2015 60m
3. 3 Derek Jacobi Actor Derek Jacobi discovers that he is descended from a Huguenot fleeing persecution. Aug 27, 2015 60m
4. 4 Jerry Hall Jerry Hall knows her father’s family originally came from Oldham, but wants to discover how they ended up in America. Sep 3, 2015 60m
5. 5 Gareth Malone Gareth Malone wants to know how far back his musical gene goes and he attempts to find out more. His investigations into his mother's side of the family take him to London's West … Sep 10, 2015 60m
6. 6 Anne Reid Actress Anne Reid was close to her father but knows very little about his family. She only has a couple of clues to go on - the name of a house in Scotland and a family story that… Sep 17, 2015 60m
7. 7 Frank Gardner Journalist Frank Gardner was very close to his late mother and is keen to know more about her side of the family. Frank's mother always told him that the family arrived in Britain… Sep 24, 2015 60m
8. 8 Anita Rani Journalist Anita Rani never met her maternal grandfather Sant Singh - all she has been told is that he suffered terrible tragedy at the time of India's Partition. Anita's mother a… Oct 1, 2015 60m
9. 9 Mark Gatiss Actor and writer Mark Gatiss has always had a love of storytelling and a passion for the ghastly and ghoulish but has always wondered where it comes from. So when he discovers tha… Oct 8, 2015 60m
10. 10 Frances de la Tour Frances de la Tour's family tree holds a tantalising clue which hints at aristocratic ancestors. Hot on the trail of her three times great grandmother Frances uncovers a story of … Oct 22, 2015 60m

Season 13 2016 · 10 eps

1. 1 Danny Dyer EastEnders actor Danny Dyer hopes that he will 'freak a few people out' with his family history. Danny sets out to discover the history of his tough working-class family in the Ea… Nov 24, 2016 60m
2. 2 Amanda Holden Amanda Holden has always heard stories about a rumoured French ancestry on her mum's side, and her investigation uncovers an extraordinary Napoleonic-era cross-channel romance. On… Dec 1, 2016 60m
3. 3 Liz Bonnin Wildlife presenter Liz Bonnin describes herself as 'a mongrel' - the result of her parents' lineages on the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Martinique. In Trinidad, she goes in … Dec 8, 2016 60m
4. 4 Cheryl Singer Cheryl traces her roots and discovers a sea-faring ancestor and a family tragedy. Dec 15, 2016 60m
5. 5 Ricky Tomlinson Celebrity genealogy series. Ricky Tomlinson is well-known for playing the archetypal Scouser and it turns out that his Liverpool roots run deep. Ricky discovers that he comes from… Dec 22, 2016 60m
6. 6 Ian McKellen As the 'last of the McKellens', Sir Ian admits to a degree of melancholy as he delves into his family history. But the results pay off richly for one of Britain's greatest actors … Jan 25, 2017 60m
7. 7 Greg Davies Greg Davies uncovers the deepest Welsh roots anyone could wish for. Feb 1, 2017 60m
8. 8 Warwick Davis Actor Warwick Davis owes his big break aged 11 to his paternal grandmother Edith, who heard a radio ad 'looking for short people to appear in Return of the Jedi'. Warwick takes a … Feb 15, 2017 60m
9. 9 Sunetra Sarker Actor Sunetra Sarker sets out to explore her Bengali heritage. Feb 22, 2017 60m
10. 10 Sophie Raworth BBC News presenter Sophie Raworth investigates her father's side of the family, and discovers a tragic but inspiring tale of ancestors who risked everything to move to America in … Mar 8, 2017 60m

Season 14 2017 · 10 eps

1. 1 Charles Dance Actor Charles Dance has made his name playing aristocrats, including Tywin Lannister in HBO's Game of Thrones. But the upstairs world Charles inhabits on screen is nothing like hi… Jul 6, 2017 60m
2. 2 Craig Revel Horwood Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood reveals his softer side. Heading to his home town of Ballarat in Australia, Craig investigates what happened to his great-great-great-grandfathe… Jul 13, 2017 60m
3. 3 Clare Balding Sports presenter and broadcaster Clare Balding has always been curious about her maternal great-grandfather and the 'thing that has been sort of whispered in the family - could he… Jul 20, 2017 60m
4. 4 Adil Ray Citizen Khan star Adil Ray identifies as Brummie, British, Muslim, Pakistani and African - his mum came to England from newly independent Kenya with her family in 1967. Heading ba… Jul 27, 2017 60m
5. 5 Emma Willis Presenter Emma Willis grew up in Birmingham and loves the city and her fellow Brummies. She wants to find out how deep her roots are there. Further afield, an interfaith marriage … Aug 3, 2017 60m
6. 6 Lulu Pop star Lulu has always wanted to get to the bottom of a family mystery. She knows that her mum, the middle child of seven, was the only one to be given up by her birth parents a… Aug 17, 2017 60m
7. 7 Fearne Cotton Fearne Cotton is intrigued by her Welsh great-grandfather Evan Meredith who, despite working down a coal mine from the age of 13, ended up as a chemist in the home counties. Evan … Aug 24, 2017 60m
8. 8 Noel Clarke Actor and film-maker Noel Clarke grew up in west London with his single-parent mum, and this left one side of his family tree a mystery to him. His search starts in Trinidad, whe… Aug 31, 2017 60m
9. 9 Lisa Hammond Best known as market trader Donna Yates in EastEnders, actress Lisa Hammond wants to get to the bottom of why her paternal grandfather Harry Hammond never spoke about his experien… Sep 7, 2017 60m
10. 10 Ruby Wax Ruby Wax's Jewish parents fled Vienna and the Nazis for America in 1938. 'They took the war with them and brought it to our kitchen,' says the comedian and mental-health campaigne… Oct 4, 2017 60m

Season 15 2018 · 8 eps

1. 1 Michelle Keegan Our Girl actress Michelle Keegan uncovers some exceptional women on her family tree. On her mother's side Michelle discovers that her Gibraltarian great-grandmother Leonor had to … Jun 6, 2018 60m
2. 2 Olivia Colman Actress Olivia Colman claims to be 'the least adventurous person I know.' As for her ancestors, apart from a rumour that there was a Frenchwoman somewhere in her family tree, Oliv… Jul 9, 2018 60m
3. 3 Lee Mack Comedian Lee Mack was born Lee McKillop in the north of England, just like his McKillop great-grandfather, who was also a comedian, known as Billy Mac. Lee has a few playbills fro… Jul 16, 2018 60m
4. 4 Boy George Iconic pop star Boy George grew up in south London in an Irish family. George expects to find a lot of sadness in his family tree. He knows that his maternal grandmother was found… Jul 25, 2018 60m
5. 5 Shirley Ballas Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas investigates a family story that her maternal great-grandmother abandoned her husband and children for a more exciting life in Am… Jul 30, 2018 60m
6. 6 Marvin Humes DJ, presenter and former member of boy band JLS, Marvin Humes delves into his Jamaican and his English heritage, and finds exceptional stories on both sides of the family. Deep i… Aug 6, 2018 60m
7. 7 Robert Rinder Robert 'Judge' Rinder follows the story of his grandfather, a Holocaust survivor, hearing first-hand testimony of the horror of Nazi forced labour camps as well as of the hope off… Aug 13, 2018 60m
8. 8 Jonnie Peacock Paralympic gold medal winner Jonnie Peacock was named for his maternal grandad, who died the year before he was born. Like Jonnie, his grandad was a sportsman - an excellent amate… Aug 20, 2018 60m

Season 16 2019 · 8 eps

1. 1 Daniel Radcliffe 'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe discovers that the Hatton Garden robbery of his great-grandfather’s jewellery business was far more dark and dramatic than he ever imagined, w… Jul 22, 2019 60m
2. 2 Naomie Harris Actor Naomie Harris’s dramatic discoveries in this episode inspire her to anger, sadness and tears of joy. On a journey from Trinidad to Grenada to Jamaica, Naomie exposes her fou… Jul 29, 2019 60m
3. 3 Jack and Michael Whitehall In a first for the series, father-and-son comedy double-act Jack and Michael Whitehall join forces to investigate their family tree. Aug 5, 2019 60m
4. 4 Kate Winslet Oscar-winning actor Kate Winslet follows a rumour of Scandinavian ancestry on her mother's side of the family and is delighted to find that she has Swedish heritage. Aug 12, 2019 60m
5. 5 Katherine Ryan Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan’s investigation of her family history leads her to a Methodist minister and his family in colonial Nova Scotia, cod traders in Newfoundland, and e… Aug 19, 2019 60m
6. 6 Paul Merton Paul Merton traces the life of his maternal grandfather and discovers that he was involved in some of the key events that led to Irish independence in the 1920s. Aug 28, 2019 60m
7. 7 Sharon Osbourne Sharon Osbourne uncovers the difficult circumstances of her mother’s and grandmother’s lives, and is stunned to learn that her great-grandmother was born in the US. Sep 4, 2019 60m
8. 8 Mark Wright Former TOWIE star Mark Wright discovers that his ancestors included an Andalucian master swordsman and a Spaniard who was burned at the stake during the Inquisition. Sep 11, 2019 60m

Season 17 2020 · 4 eps

1. 1 Jodie Whittaker Doctor Who actor Jodie Whittaker finds out how her great-great-grandfather worked his way up from child labourer in a Yorkshire coal mine to mine owner. Oct 12, 2020 60m
2. 2 David Walliams David Walliams learns of his great-grandfather’s traumatic experiences during the First World War, which condemned him to a lifetime in what was then called a lunatic asylum. Oct 19, 2020 60m
3. 3 Ruth Jones Actor Ruth Jones - Nessa from Gavin and Stacey - uncovers her grandfather's role in the Medical Aid Societies of south Wales, which provided a model for the NHS. Oct 26, 2020 60m
4. 4 Liz Carr Silent Witness actor Liz Carr gets forensic about her family history, discovering that her great-great-great-grandfather was involved in an attempted murder in rural Northern Irel… Nov 2, 2020 60m

Season 18 2021 · 7 eps

1. 1 Josh Widdicombe Comedian Josh Widdicombe embarks on a rollercoaster ride through his extraordinary family history. After a less than promising start with an ancestor who was cut out of the family… Oct 12, 2021 60m
2. 2 Dame Judi Dench Shakespearean actor, movie star and national treasure Dame Judi Dench's journey begins with her father Reginald Dench, who never spoke of his experiences during the First World Wa… Oct 19, 2021 60m
3. 3 Alex Scott Presenter and former footballer Alex Scott learns about her Jewish ancestry and travels to Jamaica for the first time in her life to find out about her great-great-grandmother. Oct 26, 2021 60m
4. 4 Joe Lycett Comedian and presenter Joe Lycett manages to find humour everywhere, but apart from his Edwardian great grandad – a member of the Royal Antediluvian Order of the Buffaloes in Nott… Nov 2, 2021 60m
5. 5 Pixie Lott Singer-songwriter and talent show judge Pixie Lott hopes to confirm a family story that she has Italian ancestry from Verona, but instead discovers ancestors battling poverty and … Nov 9, 2021 60m
6. 6 Joe Sugg YouTuber and actor Joe Sugg uncovers some incredible stories in his family tree, with a little help along the way from fellow social media star and big sister, Zoe. Joe, very aptl… Nov 23, 2021 60m
7. 7 Ed Balls Ed Balls, former Labour politician, sequinned Strictly dancer and TV presenter, grew up in a family that wanted to make the world a better place. His mother Carolyn’s dementia mea… Nov 30, 2021 60m

Series 19 2022 · 5 eps

1. 1 Sue Perkins Sue Perkins delves into the German branch of her family, uncovering a harrowing tale of refugees fleeing back and forth across east European borders during the Second World War. May 26, 2022 58m
2. 2 Richard Osman Richard Osman delves into his Brighton roots and is astonished to learn that one of his ancestors turned amateur sleuth and ended up entangled in one of Brighton’s most notorious … Jun 9, 2022 58m
3. 3 Matt Lucas Matt Lucas learns what his late grandmother went through as a Jew in Nazi Germany in the 1930s, and what happened to the family she left behind. He also uncovers a connection to A… Jun 16, 2022 58m
4. 4 Anna Maxwell Martin Motherland star Anna Maxwell Martin travels to the small town in Northern Ireland where her father grew up, discovering the dark story of her grandfather's childhood. Jun 23, 2022 58m
5. 5 Ralf Little Ralf Little heads to Orkney to investigate his grandfather Arthur’s role in one of the most important battles of the Second World War. He also finds an international footballer in… Jun 30, 2022 57m

Series 20 2023 · 9 eps

1. 1 Andrew Lloyd Webber Andrew Lloyd Webber is astonished to uncover stories from his family’s history that uncannily parallel his own life, including an ancestor with a famous cello-playing brother! Jun 1, 2023 58m
2. 2 Claire Foy As actress Claire Foy delves into her family tree, the personal testimony she uncovers reveals stories of tragedy and an accusation of murder that bring communities together. Jun 8, 2023 58m
3. 3 Bear Grylls Adventurer Bear Grylls discovers the stories behind the top secret documents hidden in his grandfather’s wartime trunk and is delighted by a Scottish royal connection. Jun 15, 2023 58m
4. 4 Kevin Clifton Kevin Clifton investigates the rumour of an ancestor from Canada’s First Nations, taking him on an extraordinary journey to the country’s remote 18th-century trading posts. Jun 22, 2023 57m
5. 5 Chris and Xand van Tulleken Chris and Xand van Tulleken discover more about their Dutch heritage. Their research uncovers stories of ambition and true love but also a connection to a shameful part of history. Jun 29, 2023 58m
6. 6 Emily Atack Comedian and actor Emily Atack knows she is from a long line of larger-than-life entertainers. Her mum is singer, actor and comedian Kate Robbins and Paul McCartney is Emily’s gra… Jul 6, 2023 58m
7. 7 Dev Griffin Dev Griffin learns about his ancestry, including momentous stories from Ireland and some very personal details from his great-grandparents' lives in Jamaica. Jul 13, 2023 58m
8. 8 Chris Ramsey Chris Ramsey has always felt lucky, so he’s delighted to learn it runs in the family as he uncovers the stories of ancestors who survived a deadly WWI battle and won a lottery. Jul 20, 2023 57m
9. 9 Lesley Manville Lesley Manville is moved to discover a family story of enduring love and is delighted when an ancestor’s involvement in a riot reveals new relatives in Australia. Jul 27, 2023 57m

Series 21 2024 · 7 eps

1. 1 Vicky McClure Vicky McClure goes on an emotional journey to Taiwan to find out what happened when her great-grandfather was captured as a prisoner of war in World War Two. Aug 15, 2024 57m
2. 2 Paddy McGuinness Paddy McGuinness uncovers his grandfather’s vital work in World War Two, how his other grandfather was involved in the Boer War and the family’s journey from Ireland to Bolton. Aug 22, 2024 58m
3. 3 Melanie Chisholm Melanie Chisholm is fascinated to discover that her ancestors include a moneylender, a campaigner for social reform and a family fleeing the famine in Ireland. Aug 29, 2024 57m
4. 4 Rose Ayling-Ellis Actor, presenter and deaf rights campaigner Rose Ayling-Ellis goes in search of her family history. She encounters a pub landlady and hunts for a rumoured Italian connection. Sep 5, 2024 57m
5. 5 Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill Jessica Ennis-Hill discovers the truth behind a family mystery and finds out about her Jamaican four-time great-grandfather’s journey from enslavement to land ownership. Sep 12, 2024 57m
6. 6 Olly Murs Olly Murs explores his grandfather’s Latvian roots, discovers his great-grandparents were circus performers, and how a wartime decision led to a tragic family estrangement. Sep 19, 2024 58m
7. 7 Gemma Collins Gemma Collins goes on an emotional journey discovering why her mother was fostered; connecting with a long-lost cousin; and finding out her Essex roots go back over 200 years. Sep 26, 2024 57m

Series 22 2025 · 8 eps

1. 1 Andrew Garfield Worthy of a film plot line, Andrew Garfield’s family history takes him from Nazi-occupied Poland to early Hollywood glamour as he uncovers stories which veer from tragedy to hope. Apr 22, 2025 57m
2. 2 Mishal Husain In an unexpected twist, Mishal Husain’s journey into her family tree takes her from India to the east coast of the USA, where she discovers some revolutionary ancestors. Apr 29, 2025 58m
3. 3 Ross Kemp Ross Kemp's ancestral detective hunt leads to a marine drummer boy from the Napoleonic era and his great-grandfather’s experiences in the merchant navy during two world wars. May 6, 2025 58m
4. 4 Layton Williams Actor Layton Williams finds generations of Londoners in his family and is delighted to find they walked the same streets as him. In Jamaica, he makes some distressing discoveries. May 12, 2025 58m
5. 5 Aisling Bea Comedian Aisling Bea finds moments of genuine connection in her family tree, with stories of female resilience and a relative who fought for Irish independence and culture. May 20, 2025 58m
6. 6 Fred Sirieix From the French battlefields of the First World War to a romance worthy of First Dates, maître d’ and presenter Fred Sirieix goes to France to explore his family tree. May 27, 2025 57m
7. 7 Will Young Will Young learns about his grandfather’s time as a prisoner of war in World War II. Delving further back, Will finds a connection to one of medieval history’s biggest villains, a… Jun 3, 2025 58m
8. 8 Diane Morgan Setting aside her clueless historian persona Philomena Cunk, Diane Morgan is unsettled and amused by having to genuinely go in search of the truth to reveal her family history. Jun 10, 2025 58m

Series 23 2026 · 8 eps

1. 1 Zoë Ball Zoe Ball follows in her ancestors’ footstep in a journey that takes her from Scotland to Cornwall as she uncovers stories of resilience and the importance of family over place. May 26, 2026 57m
2. 2 Amy Dowden Strictly dancer Amy Dowden turns amateur sleuth, travelling to west Wales to see if she can discover the truth behind a rumour of murder in her family history. Jun 2, 2026 57m
3. 3 Joe Swash Joe Swash goes in search of his Italian roots. Along the way, he finds stories of murder, banditry, an inspiring political activist and a family bar in southern Italy. Jun 9, 2026 58m
4. 4 Ruth Madeley Ruth Madeley unearths a long-buried family secret about an adoption, and a mystery that requires DNA testing and meticulous genealogical detective work to uncover a lost ancestor.… Jul 9, 2026 58m
5. 5 Toby Jones Toby Jones explores an extraordinary acting dynasty on his mum’s side, and he is determined to discover whether his dad’s stories of a connection to India are fact or fiction. Jul 16, 2026 57m
6. 6 Adeel Akhtar Adeel Akhtar wants to know how his ancestors came from India to Kenya and makes a surprising discovery that his roots in the country run deeper than he ever imagined. Jul 23, 2026 58m
7. 7 Dame Harriet Walter In a journey from Whitehall to Italy and Australia, Harriet Walter discovers a colourful cast of ancestors, taking her from the debtor’s court to the opera house via Italian nobil… Jul 30, 2026 57m
8. 8 Katarina Johnson-Thompson Katarina Johnson-Thompson travels to The Bahamas and Miami in search of her ancestry. She discovers tales of resilience and courage during a period of shocking racial segregation. Aug 6, 2026 58m

Specials 2007 · 2 eps

1. 2 Nicky Campbell (Adoption Special) TV and radio presenter Nicky Campbell was adopted a few days after being born in 1961. Having already traced his biological parents some years later, Nicky now decides to trace th… Jul 11, 2007 60m
2. 4 10 Years, 100 Shows The genealogy show celebrates ten years and 100 episodes with a look back at the outstanding moments of the award-winning series. This one-off special features the shocks, surpri… Aug 6, 2014 60m