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Season 8 – Who Do You Think You Are?

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Past secrets are uncovered when celebrities trace their ancestry.
Who Do You Think You Are? — Season 8

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Cast & Crew

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Mark Strong

Narrator

Larry Lamb

Guest Star

Sebastian Coe

Guest Star

Alan Carr

Guest Star

Emilia Fox

Guest Star

Len Goodman

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 10, 2011 June Brown National treasure June Brown is the oldest person ever to take part in the show; 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 17, 2011 JK Rowling JK Rowling researches her late mother's French ancestry; Jo's search takes her from The Savoy in London to once-bloody battlefields and the back streets of Paris; she finds her great-grandfather was awarded one of France's most prestigious medals. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 24, 2011 Sebastian Coe Olympic gold medal winner Sebastian Coe sets out to discover if there is any truth to his grandmother's claims that the family's origins were quite grand; it turns out granny was right, although perhaps not quite in the way she thought. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 31, 2011 Larry Lamb Actor Larry Lamb's mother was adopted as a baby and he's keen to discover more about this unknown side of his family; Larry especially wants to find out about his biological grandparents, a detective hunt that takes him across the world to America. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 7, 2011 Emilia Fox Actress Emilia Fox sets out to learn just how far back her family's acting roots go; uncovering a rags-to-riches tale, Emilia discovers that her great-great-grandfather, Samson Fox, made one of the most important inventions of the 19th century. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 14, 2011 Alan Carr Alan Carr explores his family's connection to soccer and his grandfather's brief brush with fame; he investigates a mysterious name change and finally discovers the shocking truth, exposing a previously hidden chapter of social history. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 21, 2011 Robin Gibb The Bee Gees' Robin Gibb discovers a tale of poverty and grit as he finds out how his paternal great-grandfather became a decorated soldier; on his mother's side, he wants to find out more about his great-grandmother, who was a midwife. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 28, 2011 Richard Madeley Former television presenter Richard Madeley decides to find out more about his family roots and in particular, the Canadian side of his family; he traces his extraordinary lineage back to the earliest Canadian and, to his surprise, American pioneers. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 5, 2011 Len Goodman Ballroom dancer Len Goodman feels it is time to find out about his ancestors; he spent much of his childhood with his mother's parents in Bethnal Green and it is this side of the family that Len wants to investigate. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 12, 2011 Tracey Emin Artist Tracey Emin's work explores love, loss and sexuality and draws deeply on her past; she wants to look back and explore her lineage; she knows very little of her maternal line and is keen to find out more about her East End roots. Details

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Season Info

Director
Christopher Bruce, Mary Cranitch, Leo Burley
Executive Producer
Maxine Watson, Lucy Carter
Screenwriter
Stuart Elliott
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Reality, Biography, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 10, 2011