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Well-known Australians play detective as they go in search of their family history, revealing secrets from the past. Taking us to all corners of Australia and the globe are six stories of individuals seeking to find the definitive answer to where they came from. Along the way secrets are uncovered and histories are revealed—from adultery and madness to children born out of wedlock and even the whiff of a right royal scandal—with each individual discovering that their ancestors form an integral part of not only their own identity, but that of the nation. Combining emotional and personal journeys with big-picture history, these inspiring and sometimes challenging stories remind us how Australians have come to be the people that we are today. Considering Australia's multicultural background, this is a global story, with each celebrity tracing their ancestors around the world...
Comedian Barry Humphries investigates a royal scandal from his father's ancestry, and unravels his mysterious maternal family history.
In this episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, journalist Jenny Brockie digs into her mother's family history and discovers her 3x great grandparents were a gang member and brothel owner from Ireland. Their story becomes one of crime, resilience, and ultimately making the most of opportunities in colonial Australia. Turning to her paternal line, Jenny embarks on an emotional journey to solve the mystery of her father's ancestry. She uncovers great tales of history and hardship, and ultimately finds a connection she has yearned for her entire life.
Former radio host and senator, Derryn Hinch uncovers the truth about the identity of his mother's father and investigates the paternal side of his family's war history. Derryn submits to a DNA test with heart-rending results,
Entertainer Rhonda Burchmore finds out about the maternal grandfather she never knew, and a fascinating entrepreneur with an amazing legacy on her father's side.
Artistic director and choreographer Stephen Page uncovers the truth about his Aboriginal ancestry, and meets his previously unknown family in the South Pacific
Comedian Peter Helliar discovers a maternal ancestor's traumatic experience in Gallipoli, and a paternal link to an Irish rogue, and a pioneer of the Australian Football League..
Television and stage actor Kerry Armstrong discovers a lineage of rebellious and free-spirited women, and explores her strange connection to the sea.
Actor and musician John Waters discovers a paternal heritage of working class radicals, and a maternal ancestor at the heart of colonial Caribbean history.
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