Who Do You Think You Are? 2004
What is Who Do You Think You Are??
The television series "Who Do You Think You Are?" is a British genealogy documentary series. It features celebrities tracing their ancestry, which involves discovering their family history and uncovering information about their past.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 186
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 12, 2004
- Last aired
- Jun 10, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One, BBC Two
- Genres
- Documentary, Family
- Updated
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Overview
The television series "Who Do You Think You Are?" is a British genealogy documentary series. It features celebrities tracing their ancestry, which involves discovering their family history and uncovering information about their past. The show explores the genealogical backgrounds of its participants, shedding light on their ancestral heritage. The series is categorized as a documentary and family television program, indicating its informative and personal nature.
Should you watch it?
“Celebrities uncover hidden family secrets and surprising ancestral histories in this British genealogy documentary series.”
- insightful historical discoveries
- personal celebrity journeys
- pacing varies by subject
Watch it if you enjoy learning about history through personal family stories.
The series contains emotional moments and discussions of historical events.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Bill Oddie Mytharc Oct 12, 2004
- E2 Amanda Redman Core Oct 19, 2004
- E3 Sue Johnston Core Oct 26, 2004
- E4 Jeremy Clarkson Core Nov 2, 2004
- E5 Ian Hislop Core Nov 9, 2004
- E6 Moira Stuart Core Nov 16, 2004
- E7 David Baddiel Core Nov 23, 2004
- E8 Lesley Garrett Core Nov 30, 2004
- E9 Meera Syal Mytharc Dec 7, 2004
- E10 Vic Reeves Mytharc Dec 14, 2004
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Jeremy Paxman Mytharc Jan 11, 2006
- E2 Sheila Hancock Core Jan 18, 2006
- E3 Stephen Fry Core Jan 25, 2006
- E4 Julian Clary Core Feb 1, 2006
- E5 Jane Horrocks Mytharc Feb 8, 2006
- E6 Gurinder Chadha Mytharc Feb 15, 2006
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Barbara Windsor Mytharc Sep 6, 2006
- E2 Robert Lindsay Core Sep 13, 2006
- E3 Colin Jackson Core Sep 20, 2006
- E4 David Tennant Core Sep 27, 2006
- E5 David Dickinson Core Oct 4, 2006
- E6 Nigella Lawson Core Oct 11, 2006
- E7 Jeremy Irons Mytharc Oct 18, 2006
- E8 Julia Sawalha Mytharc Oct 25, 2006
Season 4 · 7 episodes
- E1 Natasha Kaplinsky Mytharc Sep 6, 2007
- E2 John Hurt Core Sep 13, 2007
- E3 Griff Rhys Jones Core Sep 20, 2007
- E4 Carol Vorderman Core Sep 27, 2007
- E5 Alistair McGowan Core Oct 4, 2007
- E6 Graham Norton Mytharc Oct 11, 2007
- E7 Matthew Pinsent Mytharc Oct 18, 2007
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Patsy Kensit Mytharc Aug 14, 2008
- E2 Boris Johnson Core Aug 21, 2008
- E3 Jerry Springer Core Aug 28, 2008
- E4 Esther Rantzen Core Sep 3, 2008
- E5 Ainsley Harriott Core Sep 10, 2008
- E6 David Suchet Core Sep 17, 2008
- E7 Jodie Kidd Mytharc Sep 24, 2008
- E8 Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Mytharc Oct 1, 2008
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
It is a documentary series where celebrities research their family trees.
Where does the show originate?
The series is a British production.
What do the celebrities find?
They discover secrets and surprises from their past.
Is the show a documentary?
Yes, it is classified as a genealogy documentary series.
What is the focus of the series?
The focus is on tracing ancestral history.
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