Episode 1
Bill Oddie
Bill Oddie is the first celebrity to undergo the family tree search, as he endeavours to find out more about his mother, who was institutionalised when he was a child.
TV series
Who Do You Think You Are?
2004TV-PG23 seasons7.0 / 10
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
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Synopsis
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Amanda Redman
Actress Amanda Redman explores her roots.
Episode 3
Sue Johnston
Actress Sue Johnston explores her roots.
Episode 4
Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy is determined to find out if his mother was descended from the Kilner Jar people, and if they were, where all the money had gone.
Episode 5
Ian Hislop
Ian finds out more about the part his grandfathers played in the wars of the 20th Century.
Episode 6
Moira Stuart
Moira Stuart's family tree exploration takes from the Highlands of Scotland to the West Indies.
Episode 7
David Baddiel
David explores his Jewish roots and discovers some Orthodox Jewish relatives in London.
Episode 8
Lesley Garrett
Lesley explores her family tree in Yorkshire.
Episode 9
Meera Syal
Meera's exploration takes her to the Punjab.
Episode 10
Vic Reeves
Was Vic's father a bigamist?
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026