Season 8 (2011)
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Episodes 10
June Brown
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, forcing them to migrate across Europe.
Read MoreJK Rowling
In a rare television appearance, best-selling Harry Potter author JK Rowling sets out to investigate her French roots.
Read MoreSebastian Coe
The former Olympic gold medal winner sets out to discover if there is any truth in his grandmother's claims that the family's origins were once quite grand.
Read MoreLarry Lamb
Actor Larry Lamb sets out to learn about his biological grandparents.
Read MoreEmilia Fox
Silent Witness star Emilia Fox tries to find out how far back her family's acting roots go.
Read MoreRobin Gibb
Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb discovers how his paternal great-grandfather rose from poverty to become a decorated soldier, and heads to Paisley, Renfrewshire, to investigate a mysterious family breakdown.
Read MoreRichard Madeley
Richard Madeley sets out to learn more about the Canadian side of his family.
Read MoreLen Goodman
Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman investigates his mother's family.
Read MoreTracey Emin
Tracey knows very little of her maternal line, and is keen to find out more about her East End roots
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