The Secret History of My Family

The Secret History of My Family (2016)

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The Secret History of My Family is a series on social mobility and social stasis. It will use the stories, struggle and triumphs of the families that history forgot.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

The Nelsons and Margaret Marchant
Season 1Episode 460 min

The Nelsons and Margaret Marchant

The story of an Edwardian family locked in benefit dependency, and of a mother, accused of a shocking crime against her own child. Did the welfare given to Susan Nelson's family provide her descendants with the chance to move up in life?

More than a hundred years on, some of Susan's descendants remain trapped in patterns of benefit dependency – while others have freed their families from the grinding poverty of their ancestor. But was it government welfare or hard graft that liberated them from their past?

Mar 31, 2016

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04The Nelsons and Margaret MarchantMar 31, 2016
S01E03The Salford ScuttlersMar 24, 2016
S01E02The Manleys and the HuntsMar 17, 2016
S01E01The Gadbury SistersMar 10, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Secret History of My Family' premiere?

'The Secret History of My Family' premiered on June 29, 2016.

Who is the presenter of 'The Secret History of My Family'?

The presenter of 'The Secret History of My Family' is broadcaster and writer, David Olusoga.

How many families feature in each episode of 'The Secret History of My Family'?

Each episode of 'The Secret History of My Family' features three families.

What is the aim of 'The Secret History of My Family'?

'The Secret History of My Family' aims to provide insight into the social and historical contexts of the families featured, revealing the hidden stories of their ancestors.

In what time period are the families featured in 'The Secret History of My Family' from?

The families featured in 'The Secret History of My Family' are from various time periods, ranging from the 19th century to the modern day.

What kind of records are explored in 'The Secret History of My Family'?

'The Secret History of My Family' explores various records, such as census, birth, marriage and death certificates, employment records, and court documents.

How does 'The Secret History of My Family' approach issues regarding family heritage or ethnicity?

'The Secret History of My Family' acknowledges the complexity of heritage and ethnicity, and shows how the families featured come to terms with discovering diverse and sometimes challenging aspects of their family history.

How does 'The Secret History of My Family' link family histories with broader social history?

'The Secret History of My Family' provides insights into the social history of the periods and places in which the families featured lived, linking their personal stories with wider historical events.

Is the research in 'The Secret History of My Family' always successful?

The research in 'The Secret History of My Family' is not always successful, as some records may be lost or incomplete, or some information may be deliberately hidden or obscured.

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