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Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are?

Description: Genealogy series in which well-known people trace their family tree, often travelling to different areas and other countries to follow in their ancestors' footsteps. Family secrets and forgotten stories are revealed, sometimes confirming the celebrity's previous ideas, but often completely subverting their expectations as tales of bravery, charity, loss and heartbreak come to light. Past participants include Bill Oddie, JK Rowling, Graham Norton, Nigella Lawson, Jeremy Irons and Patrick Stewart.
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Year Released: 1998
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 11
First episode air date: October 11, 1998
Theme Song: Who Do You Think You Are Theme Song
Narrated By: David Morrissey (2004), Mark Strong (2006u20132012), Cherie Lunghi (2013u20132016), Phil Davis (2017u2013)
Networks: BBC, BBC One, BBC Two
Executive Producers: Colette Flight, Sarah Feltes, Anna Kirkwood
Writers: Stuart Elliott
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