Summary

Capitalising on the popular pastime of genealogy to unlock major historical themes like the Industrial Revolution, immigration, world wars, slavery and the Holocaust, the series weaves a fascinating and absorbing narrative as viewers share the celebrities' emotion and surprise and learn about how history has shaped all of our experiences. Featured stars include Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, EastEnders stars June Brown and Larry Lamb, Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman, BeeGee Robin Gibb, Silent Witness star Emilia Fox as well as Alan Carr, Richard Madeley, Sebastian Coe and Tracey Emin.