The BBC has announced the return of the genealogy TV series, Who Do You Think You Are?, expected to be aired this October.
The seven episodes will feature the family histories of a host of celebrities, including Ed Balls, Dame Judi Dench, Pixie Lott, Joe Lycett, Alex Scott, Joe Sugg and Josh Widdicombe.
According to The Genealogist, “Dame Judi Dench is set to unearth her Danish roots and discover some intriguing Shakespearean connections, while former Labour MP and TV presenter Ed Balls uncovers great bravery, and some less-admirable conduct from his ancestors.
“Singer-songwriter Pixie Lott finds that in her family tree there is a musical legacy that is three-generations strong, whilst comedian Joe Lycett comes across a darker side to his family history story.
“Alex Scott, the TV pundit and former footballer, learns about her Jewish and Jamaican heritage, discovering that her ancestors had suffered enormous hardships in their lives.
“YouTuber Joe Sugg learns that his family history can be traced as far back as the Great Fire of London, and comedian Josh Widdicombe’s lineage will take viewers back to the Elizabethan and Tudor Courts.”
Learn more about the celebrities’ stories in The Genealogist article.
Now’s the time to figure out if it’s possible to watch this series from the other side of the pond.
