About this season
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Episodes (10)
1. June Brown
Aired 10 August 2011 • 60 min
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 them to migrate across Europe.
2. JK Rowling
Aired 17 August 2011 • 60 min
In a rare television appearance, best-selling Harry Potter author JK Rowling sets out to investigate her French roots.
3. Sebastian Coe
Aired 24 August 2011 • 60 min
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.
4. Larry Lamb
Aired 31 August 2011 • 60 min
Actor Larry Lamb sets out to learn about his biological grandparents.
5. Emilia Fox
Aired 7 September 2011 • 60 min
Silent Witness star Emilia Fox tries to find out how far back her family's acting roots go.
6. Alan Carr
Aired 14 September 2011 • 60 min
Alan Carr explores his family's football connection and his grandfather's brush with fame.
7. Robin Gibb
Aired 21 September 2011 • 60 min
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 mysterious family breakdown.
8. Richard Madeley
Aired 28 September 2011 • 60 min
Richard Madeley sets out to learn more about the Canadian side of his family.
9. Len Goodman
Aired 5 October 2011 • 60 min
Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman investigates his mother's family.
10. Tracey Emin
Aired 12 October 2011 • 60 min
Tracey knows very little of her maternal line, and is keen to find out more about her East End roots