Who Do You Think You Are? - All Seasons

Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 1

Season 1

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Episodes10
DatesOct 12, 2004 - Dec 14, 2004
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 2

Season 2

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Episodes6
DatesJan 11, 2006 - Feb 15, 2006
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 3

Season 3

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Episodes8
DatesSep 6, 2006 - Oct 25, 2006
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 4

Season 4

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Episodes7
DatesSep 6, 2007 - Oct 18, 2007
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 5

Season 5

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Episodes8
DatesAug 14, 2008 - Oct 1, 2008
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 6

Season 6

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Episodes11
DatesFeb 2, 2009 - Aug 19, 2009
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 7

Season 7

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Episodes9
DatesJul 19, 2010 - Sep 13, 2010
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 8

Season 8

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Episodes10
DatesAug 10, 2011 - Oct 12, 2011
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 9

Season 9

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Episodes10
DatesAug 15, 2012 - Dec 6, 2012
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 10

Season 10

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Episodes10
DatesJul 24, 2013 - Sep 25, 2013
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 11

Season 11

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Episodes10
DatesAug 7, 2014 - Oct 9, 2014
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 12

Season 12

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Episodes10
DatesAug 13, 2015 - Oct 22, 2015
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 13

Season 13

Stars from the world of TV, theatre, music, comedy and news join in the 13th series of the original genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are? from Wall To Wall (a Warner Bros Television Production UK Ltd company) when it returns to BBC One this autumn.

EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, star of film and stage Sir Ian McKellen, news presenter Sophie Raworth, The Royle Family actor Ricky Tomlinson, Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, presenter Liz Bonnin, actor and comedian Greg Davies, actress Sunetra Sarker and popstar Cheryl all discover their past in this year's series.

Our ten embark on journeys of discovery deep into their families' past, spanning almost a thousand years of history. With heartbreak and laughter, intrigue and surprise, they discover a cast of remarkable ancestors, including freedom fighters and criminals, war heroes and bigamists. Each film captures every step of a celebrity's mission to learn more about their ancestors' lives.

The series will see extraordinary firsts as it travels to new territories, exploring how our celebrities' ancestors were caught up in slavery-era Martinique and the birth of Bangladesh, and discovers previously untold stories, from the invention of the weekend to the first pineapples in Britain; from Welsh royalty to the perils of life in working-class Liverpool.

We'll follow actor Danny Dyer's remarkable journey as he traces his family from poverty and crime in the East End back through the centuries to an incredible connection to royalty. Cheryl's journey is one of equal contrasts, as she discovers the story of her long and forgotten great grandfather - a quintessential Tommy in the First World War. While Amanda Holden's investigation brings to light an extraordinary Napoleonic-era cross-channel romance and the forgotten tragedy of Britain's worst ever maritime disaster.

Executive Producer for Wall to Wall, Colette Flight, says: "Who Do You Think You Are? is back with another brilliant line-up of much-loved stars, uncovering hidden history by bringing their ancestors to life. As we follow our celebrities on their personal journey into their family trees, an extraordinary range of incredible stories are revealed, sometimes tragic, sometimes funny, but always compelling."

Tom McDonald, BBC Head of Natural History & Specialist Factual Commissioning adds: "Who Do You Think You Are? continues to be one of the annual factual highlights on BBC One. This year's series spans centuries of history and crosses continents to unearth extraordinary genealogical revelations for some of the UK's most beloved actors, performers and presenters."

Series 13 was commissioned by Charlotte Moore, Director of Content and Tom McDonald, Head of Natural History & Specialist Factual Commissioning. The Commissioning Executive Producer is Diene Petterle.

Network
Episodes10
DatesNov 24, 2016 - Mar 8, 2017
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 14

Season 14

Network
Episodes10
DatesJul 6, 2017 - Oct 4, 2017
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 15

Season 15

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DatesJun 6, 2018 - Aug 20, 2018
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 16

Season 16

The genealogy documentary follows eight more celebrities as they trace their family trees to uncover facts about their heritage

Network
Episodes8
DatesJul 22, 2019 - Sep 11, 2019
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 17

Season 17

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Episodes4
DatesOct 12, 2020 - Nov 2, 2020
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 18

Season 18

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Episodes7
DatesOct 12, 2021 - Nov 30, 2021
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 19

Season 19

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Episodes5
DatesMay 26, 2022 - Jun 30, 2022
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 20

Season 20

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Episodes9
DatesJun 1, 2023 - Jul 27, 2023
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 21

Season 21

This summer, the esteemed family history show returns, celebrating 20 years of delighting and astonishing the nation with Britain's best-loved celebrities exploring the mysteries of their family trees. Expect more shocking discoveries and revelations, as seven celebrities set out on their ancestral journeys and unveil epic family secrets. Spanning centuries of history, this series will reveal an extraordinary array of stories from circus antics to embezzlement, a life-changing accident, the Cold War, and stirring tales of triumph against the odds. It will take viewers across the UK and around the world including Ireland, Taiwan, Jamaica and Latvia as the celebrities search for answers.

Network
Episodes7
DatesAug 15, 2024 - Sep 26, 2024
Who Do You Think You Are? - Season 22

Season 22

The latest series of the acclaimed genealogy show will see eight celebrities uncover astounding revelations as they dive into their families' heritage. Spanning almost 800 years of history, the celebrities unearth remarkable stories from tragic romances and early Hollywood glamour to harrowing revelations of war and slavery.

It will take viewers across the UK and around the world including Jamaica, Morocco, India, Poland, Germany, Ireland, the USA and France as the celebrities search for answers.

Network
Episodes8
DatesApr 22, 2025 - Jun 10, 2025

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